. THE ongoing public hearing on the amendment of the 1999 Constitution continued across the country on Thursday with a warning by the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria to the Senate to avoid surreptitious moves by some groups to introduce Sharia law to the South-West region through the on-going constitution review. The President of … [Read more…]
ENUGU 2023: X-RAYING EKWEREMADU’S LATEST POLITICAL STRATEGY. By Buchi Nnaji As civilized citizens, it is imperative and part of our responsibilities to weigh up the intent and aspiration of leaders from time to time, especially when their activities become dicey. 2023 is an election year with peculiarity. Since the return of democracy … [Read more…]
CELEBRATING THE 57TH POSTHUMOUS BIRTHDAY OF ONE OF NIGERIA’S GREATEST FOOTBALLERS SAMUEL SOCHUKWUMA OKWARAJI, LL.B, LL.M (ROME) (1964 – 1989) Selfless love for fatherland could be said to be an uncommon attribute, but with Sam Okwaraji, one has no doubt that he was an embodiment of patriotism. He was a super talented footballer who … [Read more…]
Enugu 2023: Isi Uzo’s Self-Pity and Attempts to Distort History By Prince Ejeh Josh Moments ago, a friend adverted my attention to a certain mind-numbing article written by one Ifeanyi Ogenyi from Isi Uzo local government area with the caption: *Enugu 2023: Give Isi-Uzo A Chance To Occupy The Lion Building; Don’t Treat … [Read more…]
Opinion: Ekweremadu at 59- A Journey with Destiny By Uche Anichukwu Names such as Chinedum (God leads me), Chibuike (God is my strength), Mmaduabuchi (No man can successfully play God), Chidera (God has the final say or what God has written is already written), Osinanchiadimma (God bestows good fortunes), et cetera, underscore the Igbo belief … [Read more…]
PRAISE CHOPPERS NO DEY DO WORK. By E.A Grahams. Naturally I see people who come around me trying to praise me as enemies and I do everything humanly possible to make them see how much they can help me to fail in life with their unsolicited praise. If I in anyway inspire you,just … [Read more…]
There is a ‘’SARS’’ in some Nigerians; reservoirs of cynicism, misanthropy and bigotry. These ones see other people through the bifocals of their own vile existence. Just like SARS, the notorious but disbanded police unit, profiles young Nigerians with tattoo branding and dreadlocks, this category of Nigerians reduces every individual to an offender. You are … [Read more…]
The Religious Discrimination( Prohibition and Prevention) bill 2020, which is sponsored by Saidu Abdullahi seeks to allow citizens to wear religious emblems like the hijab in educational institutions, place of work and other public places, among others. The proposed legislation, according to its explanatory memorandum, “seeks to provide a mechanism for enforcing certain … [Read more…]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) says the board will introduce the use of USSD code as an option to the SMS process of generating a profile code for registration. This, it said, was part of measures it had put in place to address some challenges experienced by candidates of its Unified … [Read more…]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says foreign exchange (FX) utilisation for food importation dropped by half in January 2021. The CBN’s economic report on ‘Sectoral Utilisation of Foreign Exchange’ for January said a total of $160 million was spent from Nigeria’s FX on importing food in January. This represents a 48 percent … [Read more…]
Our House is on Fire. As the day goes by we see/hear about serious security issues across our land. The flame of insecurity is gradually and consistently transforming into an inferno that will not blow anyone any good. If police stations and security agents are now a part of the constant targets, then, who will … [Read more…]
Just In: Nkanu East Stakeholders Appeal to Ugwuanyi to Pick Successor From Their LG. …Lauds the Gov. for his spirit of equity, justice and fairness Special Report: Prince Ejeh Josh As the clamour for zoning of the governorship seat to Enugu East Senatorial zone in 2023 continues to gain momentum in Enugu … [Read more…]