Twitter Ban: FG orders prosecution of persons using Twitter The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Saturday, directed the Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation to begin immediate prosecution of those who violate the Federal Government’s order suspending Twitter operations in Nigeria. Malami’s spokesman, Umar Gwandu, disclosed this in … [Read more…]
His Royal Majesty Igwe Kenneth Onyeneke Orizu III is the Obi of Otolo and Igwe of Nnewi. We were at his Nnewi palace some weeks after his 95th birthday and he bared his mind on issues. The excerpts are below. PFM: You are the 20th Obi of Otolo and Igwe of Nnewi and you have … [Read more…]
Prince Lawrence Ezeh is the CEO of Buzuzu Construction Company and the Crown Prince of Mburubu in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State. In 2019, he ran for Senator to represent Enugu East Senatorial Zone. In this exclusive interview with Pacesetter in his Enugu residence, he bared his mind on the tripod on … [Read more…]
For the Girl Child, It Takes About Nine Lives to Survive Womanhood in Nigeria; an Interview with Prof. Joy Ezeilo We had an eye-opening interview with Prof. Joy Ezeilo on issues pertaining her stay at UN, her involvement in the fight against gender inequality, gender-based violence, human trafficking and many more. Here are excerpts: … [Read more…]
ANAMBRA AWAITS THE ARRIVAL OF AN AMAZON (Chidi Alexandria Onyemelukwe, née Ekwueme) M.O. ENE Good leadership depends on how the leaders were raised, how they emerged, how they relate to the people, and how the people relate to them as servant leaders. By far the most dynamic and dedicated candidate in the field … [Read more…]
Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, has told Nigerians to reject the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2023 as it has only tales of killings and kidnappings to offer. The governor, who expressed the worry that insecurity is spiralling out of control, gave the charge at the flag-off ceremony for the construction of Etche Campus … [Read more…]
The Zonal Public Hearing on the review of the 1999 constitution kicked off across the six geopolitical zones, yesterday, with a flurry of demands and proposals. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, faulted the 1999 constitution, describing it as substandard and product of hurried national compromise. Gbajabiamila said during … [Read more…]
Umahi, the Southeast Governors Forum Chairman, spoke after a zoom meeting of the regional governors where they lamented the tragedy. The forum condemned the murder and expressed solidarity with Imo State Governor Hope Uzodima. Umahi enjoined security agencies to nab the masterminds of the killing. In a statement by the Ebonyi State … [Read more…]
As the clamour for Igbo Presidency come 2023 intensifies, former presidential candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Prof. Kingsley Moghalu has declared in his interest to contest the poll. The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF), had at the weekend supported the clamour for southern Nigeria to produce the President in … [Read more…]
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Tuesday, warned people behind security problems in the country, saying he would soon be hard on them. Buhari also said secessionists were too young to know loss of lives and other tragedies that attended the Nigerian civil war of 1967 to 1970. Buhari said … [Read more…]
Miss Joy Ikpe’s Birthday: Celebrating an Icon of Hope and Selfless Service to Humanity By Prince Ejeh Josh Unarguably, in today’s Nigeria, women have been championing the struggle for a new Nigeria through their self-imposed responsibility of redefining and shaping whatever position they find themselves. With them, a new Nigeria is possible. A … [Read more…]
We did not shoot Omoyele Sowore-Police The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has denied that any of its officers shot Mr Omoyele Sowore on Monday. The spokesperson for the command, Mariam Yusuf, in a statement on Monday said contrary to the report, police operatives deployed in the scene professionally restored calm at the … [Read more…]