Remain committed to nation building, Obi advises teachers
Peter Obi at Princeton University NJ recently.| Photo: Google ‘Let’s consider Mr. Akeem Badru, who received the prestigious 2023 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Award. My strong belief is that the government should make it a priority to honour Nigerian teachers who have, through their steadfast dedication and hard work, demonstrated outstanding excellence in diverse ways’ By […]
Why I didn’t take chieftaincy in Anaocha, by Ozigbo
Valentine Ozigbo ‘After thoughtful consultation with Anaocha’s esteemed leaders, I’ve made the difficult decision not to partake in this weekend’s ceremony’ By Valentine Amanze A chieftain of the Labour Party (LP) and the former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State, Mr. Valentine Ozigbo, has excused himself from the chieftaincy title, […]
BUA cement price slash a hoax –stakeholders
‘BUA wants to attract the attention of the federal government knowing that road construction contract would soon commence’ BUA Group appears not have impressed many Nigerians with its slashing of the price of 50kg cement from N5,000 to N3,500. The company on Sunday October 1, 2023 announced the reduction to coinside with Nigeria’s 63rd Independence […]
ERA-FoEN, groups want Coca Cola, others held accountable for plastic pollution
Officials of the groups during the collection of discarded plastic bottles which were returned to Coca Cola and Seven Up facilities in Benin City. ‘The flooding experienced in Benin City and its environs was aggravated by the plastic waste materials that found their way to the drainage systems and water ways’ By Valentine Amanze The […]
Emir turbans Adamu as 4th Wazirin of Ningi 62 yrs after tittle’s suspension
Adamu addressing journalists after the coronation. ‘Adamu was selected based on his track record, community service, exemplary conduct and support to the emir and the Emirate’ By Ahmed Ahmed The Emir of Ningi, Dr Yunusa Danyaya, has turbaned Amb. Shuaibu Adamu as the 4th Wazirin Ningi after 62 years of suspension of the office in […]
Nigeria @63: CAN chief, Otedola felicitie with First Lady
Senator Tinubu and Adegbite The Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Lagos State chapter, Rev ST V Adegbite, and Business mogul, Femi Otedola, have felicitied the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, on the nation’s 63rd Independence Anniversary. She received them at two separate meetings in Aso Rock, […]
Chinua Achebe will weep for today’s Nigeria – Obi
Peter Obi | File Photo . Nigeria will bounce back, he assures The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the February 25, 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed optimism in the future of the country in reaction to the work of the literary sage, Prof. Chinua Achebe, titled, ‘‘There Was a Country.” He […]
Opinion: Tinubu and his cases in U.S.
President Bola Tinubu | File photo ‘Has the American cases shattered the foundation of the party? Is the President going to resign or wait for futher disgrace?’ By Godwin Iroadu The scenerio is changing very fast. Things are going to alter with speed. The house of APC is in serious uncertainty. Has the American cases […]
Ebonyi @ 27: My achievements, by Governor Nwifuru
Governor Nwifuru. ‘We can comfortably state, that we have engaged in a blend of actions to serve the current needs of Ebonyi people while setting foundations for the future’ By Nweze Anaga, Abakaliki The Ebonyi State Governor, Mr. Francis Nwifuru, has outlined his achievements and activities in office as governor. This is coming on the […]
Dangote Refinery: Waiting for Buhari’s game changer
‘The non-functioning of Nigeria’s three big refineries with billions of dollars injected into them yearly for turn-around maintenance is suspicious; even with the president as petroleum minister’ By Valentine Amanze (30-09-2023) Nigerian leaders will not stop amusing me with their little or no knowledge of the economy. I feel sad on the decay in governance […]
