By: Ejiofor Nweze Foremost Nigerian historian, Prof. Adiele Afigbo, in his seminal Igbo history: Ropes of Sand, Studies In Igbo History and Culture stated at page 70 that : “It was as Nsukka Division that this amorphous group of villages came to achieve a distinct identity in recent Nigerian history and politics. And in spite
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“Historically, Aguleri is the second port of call of the British imperialists and white missionaries in South-East Nigeria after Onitsha” By: Eddi Idigo The recent passage of the British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II after a long-stretching 70-year reign once again threw up to the central discourse the many activities of the British crown especially in
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‘Idemili cannot miss this divine opportunity in 2023 and they should know that voting Hon. Obinna Chidoka is positioning their Constituency for the great position’ By: Uzoben Bojan Ude There are multiple benefits for a region and Constituency that produces the Speaker of the House of Representatives as the duo of Speaker and Senate President
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‘Mr Peter Obi ran a simple and frugal administration which occasioned financial buoyancy of Anambra State’ BY C J OKOLI AKIRIKA ESQ The unfolding events preceding 2023 general elections are saliently signposting an impetus for departure from the worrisome and disturbing past and present state of affairs From the robust arguments and controversies that propelled
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‘There is hardly any sense of ownership in an average Nigerian citizen‘ By: Ebuka Onyekwelu Uzuegbuna Okagbue, the Chief of Protocol and Deputy Chief of Staff to former Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, has said that leadership problem is a serious roadblock to Nigeria’s aspiration to development and progress. However, he decried the
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By: Yakub Nasir Khalid Humanity and the countries of world normally and rightly expect much from the youths in their spaces especially active participation in election processes, involvement in community services, engaging governments on their programs and activities, etc. As a citizen, you must do something for your people and country to put in place
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By: Tony Chukwuelue Of the three adjectives used in titling this article, I will explain the word bigorexia since it is not commonly known or seen in contemporary English dictionaries. The term denotes the wish-list, desire, dream, and hope, aspiration which we lack in ourselves but see in others that make us Jealous or infused
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By: Ralph Achalonu Within the last twenty years, Imo State has been grappling and even grooving in the dark on how to reset its governance system. The peculiarities of the Nigerian democracy is compounded by leadership recruitment process. Such that Imo State has regrettably become a victim in bounds. In 2019, Imo voters had hoped
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The former presidential aspirant tweeted: “I’m a Fulani man, but I can tell you that it doesn’t make sense for cows to be roaming the streets in 2021. Cows should be ranched on a land acquired or rented by the ranchers. By law, land can only be used through rent or purchase. Govt should step
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By: Emeka Anthony In the post independence Nigeria, one of the pollutant viruses that have dealt a deadly blow to the prosperity of the public service in the nation is the sacrifice of competence on the altar of clique, godfatherism, religious affiliation and personal relationships. Many institutions that got afflicted with such viruses end up
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By: Emeka Anthony In a typical Nigeria public service scene, there are some actors, whose stock in trade remains bellicosity, cutting corners, envy and promotion of all other vices encapsulated in the infamous Pull-Him-Down Syndrome. To such people who promote mediocrity, cronyism and avuncular posturing, they detest excellence, professionalism and commitment to duty. They also
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It is most disconcerting when a handful of mischievous, reckless dangerous and hopelessly misguided religious zealots and ethnic bigots that ought to know better like the Sokoto-based Muslim Solidarity Forum issue threats and give quit notices and ultimatums to leading members of the Christian community like Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah. This is disappointing and unacceptable
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The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has told Nigerians they should be thankful that bombings do not happen in the country every day as was the case in the past. Adesina, who said this while appearing on Channels Television programme, Sunday Politics, on December 20, insisted that the
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Constitutional lawyer, Mike Ozekhome has described the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration as one that has lost its legitimacy for abdicating its major duty and functions of securing Nigeria. Ozekhome who spoke in Abuja on Saturday, December 19, while reacting to the news of the release of the 344 students of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara,
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The well-known Prof. Wole Soyinka has said that nobody is currently in charge of the affairs of the country. Nobel laureate, who went ahead to describe the year 2020 as the most difficult year in the country, made the comment at the launch of his new book, ‘’Chronicles of the Happiest People on Earth,’’ in
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