Hello World, Goodbye Health: Curbing Big Soda’s sportswashing at Olympics
.Robert Egbe Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) joins Kick Big Soda Out of Sport and its 91 other partner organisations who believe that sugary drinks harm people and our planet and that by accepting billions from Coca-Cola to sponsor the Olympic Games, the IOC implicitly endorses a world where health and environmental harms […]
Igbo culture: We do not need Reuben Abati
Dr Reuben Abati (file image) (Archives, 1998, Unedited) By Valentine Obienyem Reading the “Guardian” opinion pages, I am often enthused by the columns of Dr. Reuben Abati and Dr. Okey Ikechukwu. I have taken time to commend their writing to my friends — the former for his populist appeal, the soothing effects of his rollicking […]
Politicization of NATCOM: A threat to Nigeria’s security
NATCOM logo (file image) NATCOM and the Centre under the office of the National Security Adviser should find a common ground to work together to address the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in Nigeria to curb insecurity in the country, especially within the ungoverned spaces to tame non-state actors and criminal gangs threatening […]
Zion Ministry’s South East crusading conference
Chukwuebuka Obi (file image) By Emeka Alex Duru (08054103327, nwaukpala@yahoo.com) It is not unusual, at some point, for one to pause, reflect on the journey of life and admit the presence of a superior being over the affairs of men. A lingering sickness that has defied medical solutions can be a reason for this. Marital […]
Onanuga’s recklessness
Bayo Onanuga (file image) By Valentine Obienyem Besides the trending old lyrics from Mike Ejeagha, “gwo gwo gwo gwom”, another issue that gained traction on social media platforms was the trademark diatribes from Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu. In his statements, he portrayed Mr. Peter Obi as an incurable anarchist […]
Opinion: Saving school children from e-cigarette vendors
E-cigarette By Robert Egbe & Anjola Fatuase Fifteen years after the National Assembly enacted the National Tobacco Control Act (NTCA) to protect Nigerians from the dangers of tobacco, the problem of the tobacco industry’s unhealthy relations with minors continues to be a talking point. A case in point is the recent investigation by a tobacco […]
Is Christ present in the Catholic Church’s consecrated bread and wine?
Pope Francis | File Image ‘In the Latin Rite of the Catholic Church, the use of unleavened bread in the Eucharist is standard, reflecting what Christ used during the Last Supper’ By Valentine Obienyem I was with Prof. Fr. Boniface Obiefuna; his good friend, Rev. Fr. Dr. Cosmas Ebebe; and another colleague of his from […]
Danger of lithium mining in Nigeria
Jakpor | File Image .Why Nigeria is heading on the path of doom ‘Is lithium mining in Nigeria following the just path? Obviously the answer is no.’ By Philip Jakpor On Friday May 10, 2024 the Nigerian president met with two Chinese companies – Avatar New Energy Materials Company Limited which processes 4000 tons of […]
Opinion: Nigeria’s urgent need for increased govt funding in the water sector
Despite abundant rivers, lakes, and rainfall, the United Nations reports that only 13% of Nigerians have access to clean drinking water services By Sefa Ikpa In Nigeria, walk two kilometres in any direction, and you’ll likely encounter at least three boreholes. Boreholes and wells have now become ubiquitous features in communities, symbolising the nation’s struggle […]
Geometrics Power: A call to action for South-East governors
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State | File Image By Valentine Obienyem The power situation in Aba has not yet reached the desired level; but I am pleased to note that there has been a significant improvement of over 50% compared to what it used to be. I commend Governor Alex Otti, under whose tenure […]
