By Ezefi Mike Udoh In the grand theatre of representative democracy, where the sacred trust of the people is entrusted to the stewardship of chosen legislators, few have held that mandate with the uncommon fidelity, unwavering commitment, and visionary fervor as Rt. Hon. Nnolim Nnaji — an illustrious son of Nkanuland, a colossus bestriding the … [Read more…]
By Engr. Dr. Onyebuchi Nnaji As June 18th resurface, so does the opportunity to celebrate a man whose life has become a shining beacon of selfless service, uncommon loyalty, and unwavering integrity – Rt. Hon. U.S.A Igwesi (Ikemba Enugu). This year’s birthday is more than a personal milestone; it is a celebration of a legacy … [Read more…]
By Pst. Kevin Emeka Okeke Rt. Hon. U.S.A Igwesi, Ikemba Enugu, is no stranger to the pages of Nigeria’s political history. A seasoned lawmaker, devoted public servant and tireless advocate for the downtrodden, he has long stood as a symbol of courage, resilience, and visionary leadership. His political résumé is nothing short of distinguished: Former … [Read more…]
-By Abdul Mahmud The war among Nigeria’s political elite has been renewed. It is not a war for ideas, nor one fought over the soul of our country. Rather, it is a petty battle over ego, and personalised struggle for who becomes the capo di tutti capi- the boss of bosses – of the State. … [Read more…]
By Sebastine Chukwuebuka Okafor When the former Gubernatorial candidate of the Labour Party, Barr. Jonathan Chijioke Edeoga left the Labour party to rejoin the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, a lot were said about such move both from his supporters, close allies, political foes, opposition party leaders and their members amongst others. In all these postulations, … [Read more…]
My mum woke me up every morning with a spank for soaking my dress and bed with urine. At first I cowered at the sight of my wet bed each morning, but as time progressed I got used to being punished for it. With all the spanking and yelling, I guess my bladder couldn’t understand … [Read more…]
We have come a long way as a specie but the most sellable product is still the feminine look. What are looks to a woman? It is how her religion is judged. It is how her beauty is rated. It is how her morality is measured. It is how her opportunities are metered. It is … [Read more…]
By Ezefi Mike Udoh In the august liturgy of our national memory, there exists a day so solemn, so charged with the undying fervor of the people’s will, that it transcends the realm of calendar and history—it becomes, indeed, a living testament to the irrepressible spirit of liberty. That day is June the Twelfth: Nigeria’s … [Read more…]
By Sebastine Chukwuebuka Okafor Examination malpractice is a serious threat to the growth of university education across Nigeria. It can be defined in many ways. It means any dishonest act that affects the fairness and honesty of the examination process. It includes any illegal or wrong action taken before, during, or after an exam to … [Read more…]
-By Abdul Mahmud Childbirth is a death sentence in our country. It shouldn’t be. But it is. Our country loses a woman every seven minutes. That’s not a statistic. That is not just a scream in the dark, it is a cry searing the blinding daylight of a country that has grown numb to both … [Read more…]
By Sebastine Chukwuebuka Okafor When the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo commenced the establishment of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in 2003, it was a way of responding to the then growing concern over the increase in economic and financial crimes such as advance fee fraud, money laundering, corruption, and other financial crimes. … [Read more…]
“Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely,” is a cliché which might have lost its instructive value in contemporary governance. This is more so, as some serving national leaders are exhibiting their true colours; while masking as democrats. “Power reveals who a leader is.” As evinced in some countries, we’ve witnessed blurred definitional lines between democratic leaders and … [Read more…]