2023: Is Ugwuanyi Planning A Surprise For Enugu? (Opinion) By John-Francis Nwaroh The setting in Enugu today is like that of 2007. The eventful tenure of Dr. Chimaroke Nnamani as Enugu State governor was coming to an end and a crowd of aspirants had formed for the state governorship under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Many … [Read more…]
Opinion: Peter Mbah, the Urbane entrepreneur, technocrat seeking to lead Enugu By Ignatius Idoko Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has achieved a huge chain of revolutionary successes in the public and private sectors. This feat defines him as a leader with a unique can-do spirit that spans industry, government and philanthropy. His life trajectories are summarized by … [Read more…]
(Nkanu Today) J.J Nwachukwu speaks about HRH Igwe, Rt. Hon. John Egbo Igwesi As a child, His Royal Highness, Eze John Igwesi’s life was woven around the village and his town. Later, he was to travel out of his immediate environment in search of the golden fleece. It is not surprising therefore why he was … [Read more…]
By Onochie Jon-Igwesi Today, April 11, marks the 41st anniversary of the demise of Igwe John Igwesi Born in 1921 as the second son of Igwesi Ogbodo Nwa Nvene Achioke Ukwu Nta, a Warrior and Warrant Chief popularly known for his wealth, personality and character, with numerous praise names such as Igwesi Nvene Okpube (a … [Read more…]
Enugu 2023: Odengene, the Technocrat Enugu needs as Governor [Viewpoint] By Comrade Chukwuebuka Onah The evolving trend in Enugu is for tested technocrats to adorn the garb of politics after serving humanity in different capacities. When technocrats enter governance, they do so via two means; either by getting appointed by a government that wants to … [Read more…]
Enugu 2023: The Governorship Seat calls for Dr. Kingsley Udeh [Viewpoint] …the odd favours him to win By Kenneth Okey Anozie In every season of political contest, there are men and women whose kernel the gods have cracked as the political system throws them up to become the cynosure of all eyes, while the political … [Read more…]
WARREN Gamaliel Bennis (1925-2014), an American author and scholar, regarded as one of the pioneers of contemporary leadership studies, famously said: “Leadership is the ability to translate vision into reality.” The deduction that could be made from this statement is that a leader who has a dream must have the passion to pursue it. Former … [Read more…]
Opinion: Many More Women Wanted M.O. ENE Women are reemerging worldwide as strong leaders. Germany’s Angela Markel wowed. Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand rocks. Croatia, Taiwan, Finland, Tanzania, Denmark, etc. have successful and young female leaders. Nigeria is not so lucky. No state has a female governor. No state has the 35% female affirmative threshold … [Read more…]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), at the weekend, warned Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) to immediately desist from bringing mutilated banknotes as part of their deposits. Composed banknotes or mutilated Naira notes comprise several parts of different banknotes of the same denomination. The parts of such currency notes are usually put together with the intention … [Read more…]
Members of the House of Representatives are furious with security agencies over their inability to halt the spate of attacks and killings of defenceless citizens in various parts of the country by terrorists. The lawmakers expressed the angst while contributing to a debate on a motion by Shehu Balarabe on continuous attacks and killings in … [Read more…]
Frontline politician and Director General of Ihe Abia organisation, Ichie Emeka Okpara has again enjoined the good people of Enugu State to choose Chinyeaka Ohaa as the next governor of Enugu because he has the capacity to reshape the state. Okpara made the call in Enugu at a stakeholder conference on good governance, accountability and … [Read more…]
Opinion: Transforming Enugu State through Ekweremaduic Binocular By Dr. Benjamin Okorie Ajah (Esq.) “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands in times of challenge and controversy” (see Martin Luther King. Jr.). It is no longer news stating the series of bilious … [Read more…]