Enugu And The Sudden Mysterious Killings. By Sunday Nwanne There is no doubt that Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi is a pacifist. He does not only mouth peace, he lives and acts peace. It is his administration’s major priority from inception. He has sustained and maintained peaceful and harmonious co-existence among the residents … [Read more…]
United States music producer, Kanye West, has confirmed the release of his new album Donda. The release date of the album was aired during Game 6 of the NBA finals on Tuesday, according to Hollywood Reporters. The announcement, which was revealed via a commercial ad for Beats by Dre headphones, stated that … [Read more…]
The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 and a plethora of national and international standards recognise the right to vote and to be voted for as one of the greatest pillars of democracy. According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, it is a right which makes the will of the people the … [Read more…]
QUESTIONS MUST BE RAISED: The Antecedents Of HRH Igwe O. Igwesi Chukwuemeka M. Nnamchi There is no need being an endless spectator. One should be a participant when under this circumstance encomium deserved is poured. Serious. There is something unique about this Highness that is yet to be unravelled. Time. I have seen him from … [Read more…]
BEYOND POWER AND POSITIONS: Structuring an Igbocentric Progressive Polity M.O. ENE Our forefathers figured out that nothing has a God-given gift of eternal existence. It is no wonder that they abhorred lifelong kings or presidents of any Igbo nation state. For constructive coexistence and to build national stability, each ethnic entity must live its core … [Read more…]
The Senate has commenced the process of amending the Establishment Act of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) with particular interest on age of candidates participating in Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The lawmakers proposed 18 years in the new Act for any candidate that would take UTME, as against the current … [Read more…]
Hon. Engr. Chidozie Chukwumerije’s Birthday: Celebrating a Philanthropist and Rare Gift to Humanity By Comrade Queen C. Onyeagba Let me quickly borrow a phrase from the former President of the United States of America, His Excellency, Ronald Reagan, in describing Honourable Engr. Chidozie Chukwumerije, my special boss and mentor for many years. Engr. Dozie, as … [Read more…]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has opposed the Ondo State Government’s plan to produce marijuana as medicines, boost employment and earn Nigeria a share of the $344 billion global cannabis market. ROBERT EGBE examines the pros and cons of producing medical marijuana locally. There are no fewer than 10.6 million … [Read more…]
Members of the minority caucus in the House of Representatives, on Thursday, declined to participate in the consideration and adoption of the report by the Committee on Aids, Loans and Debt Management chaired by Ahmed Safana. The report was on the external borrowing plan of the Federal Government to fund the 2021 budget, … [Read more…]
President Muhammadu Buhari has applauded the collaboration between security agencies on the operations against separationists, Nnamdi Kanu and Sunday Igboho. Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, in a statement, said the operations was done with great synchronisation leading to the arrests of individuals who had inflicted pain and hardships on fellow citizens. He said Kanu and … [Read more…]
GOVERNOR UDOM EMMANUEL’S DEVELOPMENTAL STRIDES IN AKWA IBOM STATE IfiokAbasi Okop The Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Governor Udom Gabriel Emmanuel, recently celebrated his sixth anniversary as governor of Akwa Ibom State. To mark this event, he commissioned numerous projects in the state alongside his fellow governors from Rivers and Sokoto states; Governor … [Read more…]
The Naira has failed to appreciate as the United States dollar sells above N500 with traders and experts calling on the federal government to take urgent actions in saving the economy from total collapse. As the prices of crude oil keep rising in the international market, there were expectations that the naira will … [Read more…]