By Prof. Ifeanyi Odoziobodo Today as never before, many strange things are happening in Nigeria especially in Igbo land. One of such is the phenomenon known as sit-at-home which has become a critical juncture for the Igbo nation. It is a situation whereby the people are willy-nilly prevented from coming out of their homes on … [Read more…]
Yesterday, July 12, my secondary school classmate who lives in Germany sent to me yet another sit-at-home notice from Simon Ekpa, the self-nominated Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile, BRGIE. Dated July 11, 2023, the notice read in part: “Following the demand by the Biafra people for more sit-at-home civil disobedience, the … [Read more…]
By Oseloka H. Obaze Democratic consolidation requires holding periodic elections that allow for peaceful transfer of power. Yet some elections held outside of consolidated democracies have been identified as sources of conflict. So far, Nigeria has managed to skirt around its various electoral crises, thus avoiding ensuing conflicts. But all is still not well. As long … [Read more…]
By Oseloka H. Obaze Well before the 25 February date arrived, it was predicted that the 2023 general elections will be another milestone in Nigeria’s political journey: if effected with transparency and fairness, it will launch Nigeria on the path of democratic consolidation, and if poorly managed; degrade the democratic process further. Beyond imponderables, the … [Read more…]
By Engr. Egu Dennis (EguD Energy Solution) At Ariaria Market, Energy Solution Limited, a 9.5 megawatt independent power plant was built by a private consortium under the umbrella of the Energizing Economies Initiative (EEI) of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in Aba, Abia State. The plant is to supply electricity to up to 47,000 shops … [Read more…]
Misfortune does one of two things, it either forges resilience or it breaks you – it reveals the best of men or it unmasks the ugliness in the heart – it allows strength flow from your reserve or it unearths your weakness. From bad governance to insecurity to a sickly health system and death traps … [Read more…]
By Daberechukwu Egbo Remember your secondary school subjects, History and Government, where you were taught that democracy is a government of the people, a government by the people and a government for the people. You were taught – no one is above the law in a democratic society; the rule of law which is also … [Read more…]
By Samson Abanni We know fame, that stuff that’s wildly difficult to pin down but which everyone knows on sight. The numbers say less that 0.008% of the world population get to win fame but today we will meet a young black woman who cooked it in 4 days and did not break a sweat … [Read more…]
By M.O. ENE The number four signifies stability and maturity. On Monday, May 29, 2023, the fourth Enugu State governor of the fourth republic will be installed for the next four years. Expectations are rife that the incoming governor, Dr. Peter N. Mbah, Esq., will hit the ground running. Popular impatience to welcome his administration … [Read more…]
By Prince Ejeh Josh & Ebubechi Eze It’s the duty of lawyers to remove the veil of ignorance on the minds of people in matters of law by setting in motion the true position of the law especially in areas where confusion, misconception and lack of understanding abound. It’s an unacceptable act of notoriety for … [Read more…]
By Ike Abonyi Politicians, over time and always, have taken the poetic licence to tell lies and make them sound like the gospel truth. If the lies come clean as opinions, no problem; everyone is entitled to their opinions, after all. But the danger lies in jaundiced opinions laced with tissues of lies. Liars have … [Read more…]
Congratulations to the members of ENUGU transition committee. I look forward to the committee’s commitments and strong recommendations to ensure governance becomes less transactional and proactive, not fun-fair. Political appointments without portfolio should be discontinued in Enugu – it makes output immeasurable hence, waste of public funds. I have also taken a close look at … [Read more…]