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 A man whom God has chosen & blessed.  There is a Northern adage that says, a cow head does not hide in a beans soup, either the ear or the horn will definitely show. This is the story of the Egbere Emere Okori and Oneh Eh Nchia X of Eleme kingdom, His Royal Highness, king. Dr. Appolus Chu, a distinguished royal father, a bridge builder, a detribalized Nigerian, a preacher and lover of peace and unity. A man whom is well known in all corners of the country and even beyond the shores of Nigeria.  The AREWA PASTORS presented an award of excellence to king Appolus Chu as THE MOST NATIONALISTIC ROYAL FATHER IN NIGERIA.  This award is timely and well deserved. All the way from the Northern part of Nigeria to South South region to honour a man, whom God has distinguished and honoured.  Indeed. A cow head does not hide in a beans soup. Congratulations to King Appolus Chu.

 Birthday is a time to celebrate the memories of yesterday, joys of today and the hopes of tomorrow. As the Egbere Emere Okori and Oneh Eh Nchia X of Eleme celebrates his 52nd birthday. I, Hadiza Babakatcha celebrates a father with a large heart, a heart of gold. He is not just a royal highness in Eleme, he is a recognised royal father within and beyond the shores of Africa.  His ascension to the throne of Okori, Ogale and Nchia has brought peace, unity, growth and development to these communities and Rivers state at large. His style, grace, influence, personality, selflessness, carriage and humbleness has been well appreciated as one of the respected and admired royal fathers in Nigeria and beyond.  On behalf of yajoomedia and all mentees of king Appolus Chu. I wish you a happy birthday. May happiness be yours on your special day and on all the days of your life, with many happy returns in good health and increased grace and wisdom.  As you step in to another year, ...

  Written by Hadiza Babakatcha  Election is not war, avoid violence and stay alive. This is a call to my generation; the youth, the hope of every well meaning nation, the change agents, the beacon of hope for a brighter tomorrow and a better assured generations to come.  Photo credit_Google   Do you remember been told that you were the leader of tomorrow, since our kindergarten days? Yes, I know leadership transverse across all sphere of life. So, it will be right to say that you are a leader in your own capacity and level.  I recall an incident when i was about twelve years old. I'm from an extended family, with many siblings. Our grandmother mostly comes around, she enjoys spending time with her grandkids. The area where our house is located is mostly quiet, although not a government reserved area. I think, it was because that area, was a new layout as at then, no many buildings nor familiarities with neighbours. I remembered, whenever it's that time of the ...

 The paramount ruler of Ogale, and Egbere Emere Okori & Oneh Eh Nchia X of Eleme. His Royal Highness king. Dr. Appolus Chu, calls on Indorama Petrochemical Ltd. And Rivers state ministry of Land and Housing to a Town Hall and stakeholders meeting (Community engagement) to observe protocol on the enumeration exercise in the community over the proposed road or pipeline project that's ongoing. HRH. King Appolus Chu  Indorama Petrochemical needs to fully engage the community via town hall meetings in other to educate, inform and enlighten the people of Ogale on their intended project in my community. This will give room for the company to throw lights on the environmental impacts and health effects of their intended project. However, Avoidance of protocol equates politicising the normal procedure of undertaking a project on a host community soil.  Photo credit_Google  Nigeria is a democratic nation, with inscription of fundamental rights in the constitution, amongst ...

 Did you know, that world wide about 50kg of plastic is produced annually per person? with production doubling every ten years?  Plastics are materials either synthetic or semi synthetic which uses polymer as a main ingredient. Dominance of Plastic has caused wide spread environmental problems, due to their slow decomposition rate in natural ecosystems. single-use plastics, which include grocery bags, containers and bottles, constitute the majority of plastic packaging. These plastics, which are designed for immediate disposal after use, are often discarded within the same year of production. Their increased use has contributed significantly to the increased generation of plastic wastes. Plastic waste is one of the world's most pressing human health and environmental concerns.  According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).    Only 9% of all plastic produced is recycled.     A whopping 2 million plastic bags are used every minute wo...

    By Hadiza Babakatcha    The governor of Rivers state should show strength, where he needs to show strength; fight illegal oil refining which is causing black soot with adverse health effects on residents.   A child born today in Rivers state is exposed to the health and environmental challenges of black soot. Babies, children, adults, youths, elderly people, and even animals in Rivers state are inhaling contaminated air.  blacksoot is everywhere in the environment, when you sneeze or cough, you cough out blacksoot, and your bedsheets, rug carpets, floor tiles are all stained, when you walk barefoot, your feet will be stained, no matter how much you clean, it flows with the air. You keep moping the floor to keep your feet clean else your feet will be as if you entered an untidy mechanic workshop, those with colored rug carpets all turned black. Even more disturbingly, you put your hand in the nose and you'll see the black particles of soot. The que...