by Suleiman Hassan Gimba Esq To the average Yobean, Buhari’s visit to Yobe State, where he commissioned excellent projects by the Mai Mala Buni administration, confirmed what they already knew; life in the state has improved a thousand-fold from what it used to be just less than four years ago. To the opposition party, it sets the standard for their campaign so high that they know they are not going to reach it, as the scent of victory becomes nigh impossible to smell. To you, my reader, watching from the outside in, wondering if life could be better for the…
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By Michael Ovat- Awka The Vice President of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Okeke Ogene, has called on Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State and Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State (South East Governors), to support their Anambra State counterpart, Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s call for the unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) from detention. Soludo, during the APGA 2023 campaign flag-off at Alex Ekwueme Square Awka, last week Saturday, had said he will surety the release of the IPOB leader Reacting…
Stella Chima Civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, (HURIWA) on Monday, backed Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State and Senate Chief Whip Orji Uzo Kālu on the urgent need for the Federal Government to unconditionally release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. HURIWA’s National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, in a statement said constructive dialogue and not use of force by security agencies on separatists is vital for the conduct of peaceful polls in February and March. The group also said it is insincere for the President Muhammadu Buhari regime to continue…
By Ibrahim Alhamdu The name Senator Ishaku Abbo, senator, representing Adamawa north is synonymous with controversies. Abbo, being one of the youngest senators in the Nigerian 9th senate is always at the center of one controversy or another, which has resulted in condemnations of him by many people in his constituency- Adamawa north, Adamawa state, and entire northern Nigeria as a whole. Before the inauguration of Abbo at the hallowed chamber of the ninth senate, a video clip of Abbo physically assaulting a lady at a sex toy shop surfaced. After he physically assaulted the lady, Abbo was seen ordering…
By Dan Okereke An adage says the only reward for success is a hunger for more success. Twenty years after their establishment and currently rated among the five best colleges in Nigeria, the American University of Nigeria (AUN) Schools have turned this adage into a song. Recently, the management of the AUN Schools rolled out a well-thought-out strategic master plan for future reinvention that will put them a notch or two above their contemporaries, letting the successes of the past inspire the future. The strategic plan, conceived as School Improvement Project (SIP), was unveiled before an enthusiastic audience of the…
By Thomas Bot The Bishop of Kafanchan Diocese and Chancellor of St. Albert Institute, Fayit, Fadan Kagoma, Kaduna State, Most Rev. Julius Yakubu Kundi has inaugurated a new Governing Council for the premier Catholic higher institution in the region with a call to reposition the citadel of learning to global standards. Bishop Kundi who gave the charge on 29 December 2022, urged the council members to use their time, talent and treasure in service of God and humanity seized the occasion to express willingness to support the new board in its given task. He charged the new council members “to…
By Peter Obi and Datti Baba-Ahmed Nigeria is a nation challenged. This is crystal clear. Given the severe reversal in quality of life and development, the present state of our nation is simply no longer sustainable. Leadership lies at the heart of the problem. While our country remains confronted by a handful of natural disasters, it is leadership woes and limitations that have kept Nigeria on its knees. Moving Nigeria forward and meeting its needs now and in the medium and long terms, requires a complete paradigm shift that must begin with purposeful and transformative leadership; leadership that can think…
Phrank Shaibu Apparently miffed by the reactions that have trailed his ignoble meeting with the G-5 Governors, the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, told a barefaced lie by denying ever meeting the governors in London. Incidentally, Governor Nyesom Wike, who is known for his bravado, had failed to deny ever meeting with Tinubu, saying instead that “They said we had a meeting with so and so. What is your problem?” I make bold to state that if the G-5 never met with Tinubu, Wike would have been the one to deny it. Curiously,…
Ugochinyere Ikeagwuonu thrives on controversies. In fact, he is a product of controversies and he wouldn’t be where he is today without his knack for cashing in on controversies and even scandals. From his days as a student union politician from where he got that platform to launch himself into national limelight with the formation of the PDP national youth movement and up till date, I do not think Ugochinyere enjoys anything else but riding on the wings of crisis to actualize his political, social and economic goals. It should therefore baffle those who had given Governor Hope Uzodimma some…
Onwuasoanya FCC Jones Emefiele was their stooge until recently. He let them do whatever they wanted and this led to the unprecedented decline in the value of our Naira. He allowed the cabal members to access dollars at official rates and they either hoarded them or sold at outrageous rates in the black market. He was helpless and played along, apparently, because he was keen on keeping his job or merely bidding his time. Just when it mattered most. He struck. Thankfully, he seems to have got the backing of the main man. So, he brought his skills to bear…
Onwuasoanya FCC Jones The conviction of Dr. Doyin Okupe by a Federal High Court has provided the paid and unpaid mouthpieces of some of Nigeria’s most devious criminals and corrupt politicians, currently angling for Nigeria’s top job, a new opportunity to try dismantling Peter Obi’s ironclad reputation as one of Nigeria’s most credible, honest and incorruptible politician. Members of the PDP and their Siamese twins in APC had scoured every file and fact, tore shelves open and searched at cemeteries and dug every trail in every financial institution they can access just to find any little dirt they can stick…
God could have seized the palace of King Herod to have his Son born there but he chose a lowly manger Christmas speaks God’s word to our broken, suffering world and his language is love. That fact will never change. The Bible teaches: “At many moments in the past and by many means, God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets: but in our time, the final days, he has spoken to us in the person of his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things and through whom he made the ages” (Heb. 1:1-2). Emmanuel, God with us, is…
It is rather poignantly coincidental that on the day General Buhari marks his 80th birthday, it was revealed that Nigeria is now one of the top 4 debtors to the World Bank. We are the fourth most indebted nation. Only India, Pakistan and Bangladesh owe more than us. In 2015, Nigeria was rich and Buhari was poor. In 2022, Buhari is rich and Nigeria is poor. I see no reason to wish the person who achieved such an extraordinary destiny transfer a happy birthday. First of all, he has already made himself happy with our commonwealth. How much of our…
By Robin Tolkan-Doyle and Kestér Kenn Klomegâh On December 14th, Rahama Wright, Founder/CEO of Shea Yeleen Enterprises (Shea Yeleen, and the Yeleen Beauty Makerspace) took part in the Prosper Africa Deal Room at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, DC to address leading U.S. and African businesses, investors, and government leaders about fostering economic and community development between both nations through the beauty ingredient supply chain in Africa, and the positive environmental impact of social enterprise. Her beauty brand, Shea Yeleen, makes premium natural shea butter skincare products that nourish the skin and empower its producers in northern Ghana. Since…
By Babajide Balogun The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Nigeria’s former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is, understandably, giving many pretenders, especially those pushing the same faith ticket sleepless nights. He has, to the consternation of his rivals and enemies of Nigeria, continued to run a campaign based on issues and his track records, which Nigerians appreciate to the extent that they see him as the best man to lead the country and return it to the path of peace, progress and development. When so many candidates are distancing themselves from their previous outings in governance, Atiku…
The National Association of Seadogs Pyrates Confraternity, also known as Seadogs, Sahara Deck has donated special learning materials to the School for the Blind, Jabi in Abuja. This gesture took place during a visit of the group to the school on Friday, the 9th of December 2022. The visit, which coincided with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), was in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the National Association of Seadogs. “We are a body of like minds with a drive and focus to uplift mankind and promote an egalitarian society” Mr. Olamide Oni, the Capoon of Sahara…
By Victor Ndoma-Egba How time flies. In our time you knew your peer, even if by reputation, not only in your school but in other schools. Secondary schools were few as were students. We had inter school sports, debates and quiz competitions and these attracted huge audiences and spectators from the public as these events were the major sources of entertainment. While Clement, better known as Clem was in Community Secondary School, Ugep, one of the oldest secondary schools through community self-help I was in Mary Knoll, an early and famous Roman Catholic institution in Okuku, then in Ogoja now…
By Don Pedro Obaseki Chatham House, while trying to repackage and market Bola Ahmed Tinubu, ended up de-marketing itself. While trying, albeit strenuously, to rebrand Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chatham House ended up eroding its own brand personae. Its brand equity went bearish like a bad stock cascading down the index on a bad day on the FTSE or the New York Stock Exchange. Tinubu’s handlers not only rubbished Chatham House, but also ridiculed the Nigeria nation and her peoples before the global community. At best, Tinubu’s Chatham House odyssey was a PR disaster! His legendary gaffes got amplified before a…
Gone are the days when you had to save the bulk of the money to buy the latest smartphone or a spectacular phone. Now you can buy smartphones with innovative and creative features. Here in honor 70 review we have mentioned some reasons that make this remarkable smartphone perfect for you. Moreover, these specs and features are convincing enough to consider your next purchase. Optimized Processing speed The addition of Snapdragon 778 G plus is an extra point for the performance of this phone. The whole processing specifications make this phone more powerful and fast for you. The particular chipset…
Introduction: It is common for laptops to get overheated. This is not a big deal because machines overheat and face some restrictions in their work. Most of the time, overheating results from hardware inefficiency or lack of adequate airflow. It is cool to have this case and then deal with it easily. Honor’s need of the hour is to find how to stop laptop from overheating for your comfort and ease. This particular read has everything you are looking for, such as why laptops overheat and the best ways, along with tips and tricks to keep your honor device from…
By Okike Ezugwu IN the court of public opinion, Barr. Sullivan Chime, the former governor of Enugu State, is standing trial. He is—one is compelled to admit, loved by many. Sullivan is increasingly being regarded, and rightly so, as the father of “New Enugu.” His days in office is recalled with overpowering fondness for glaring reasons. There is a story I told a friend – how we felt like bush men in 2014, when we came out from the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, to attend a law dinner at De Dome Event Centre. We were campus-restricted young students. It…
By Ugo Chukwuka Ndigbo in Nigeria owe to themselves a sincere and unemotional answer to this question before it is too late: what if Peter Obi does not win the 2023 presidential election? This is precisely the question the governor of Anambra state, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, courageously confronted in his piece which he titled, ‘History Beckons and I will not be Silent (Part 1)’. But rather than sit back and ponder over the strong possibility of Obi not emerging and the attendant implication for Ndigbo, the issue was treated with sentiment driven by media frenzy and attacks. The emotional…
What is happening to Enugu Labour Party was predicted. Two weeks ago, Jack Solo Support Group released a statement published via https://www.thenews-chronicle.com/labour-party-in-enugu-an-unholy-struggle-for-credibility/ The press statement warned that the party in Enugu represents a desperate struggle for non-existent acceptability. Three days ago, (on Wednesday, November 30), one of their factional senatorial candidates for Enugu North senatorial zone — Barr. Okey Ezea more commonly called by the mnemonic Ideke, was caught on camera commiting some incoherent gaffes during a Voice FM 96.7 Nsukka programme, “Voice Connect.” He showed signs of dementia calling Labour Party and APC interchangeably in the same sentence. He…
By Ileogben Okaima Watching Adams Oshiomhole talking of betrayal must be puzzling for anyone who has followed the paths of the former union leader turned politician. Oshiomhole’s very first steps in politics were shadowed with the shocking betrayal of a man who helped to form the Labour Party but at the first opportunity betrayed the very party he helped to found. Well, one would not talk of the several betrayals of the labour movement with the repeated mobilisations for strike that were normally called off at the last minute. Indeed, Adams Oshiomhole must think Edo people have forgotten twice how…
By Prof. Tunji Olaopa As is to be expected in any gathering of intellectuals, the recent special event to celebrate the scholarship of Prof. Adeshina Afolayan, a teacher in the philosophy department at the University of Ibadan, was such a highly engaging seminal offering. There were students, scholars and academics from all over to raise issues with a specific corpus authored by Afolayan. Moderated by Nimi Wariboko, the Walter G. Muelder Professor of Social Ethics at Boston University, the conversation did not only focus on Afolayan’s ideas in relations to what has been called the “African predicaments,” it also generated…
By Kingsley Wenenda Wali “Fear is not for man” – Fela Everywhere you turn to, everyone is complaining of how the basic essence of the Rivers people is being trampled on by the natives who are now the kids in charge. But ruled by fear, the conversations are in whispers. My response has always been that if you’re tired of the rot and despotism, then come out from your comfort zone. It’s not about Tonye, Atiku or even Integrity. Our dear state is under siege and it’s not just for politicians to fix. They broke it, and we all…
By Ugo Chukwuka As far back as 1905, the Spanish philosopher George Santayana in his work, The Life of Reason, made the eternal aphorism: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” This simply means that people who do not learn from the mistakes of the past are going to make the same mistakes. Ohanaeze has not heeded such ancient warning and its inherent wisdom. By endorsing and adopting Mr. Peter Obi as its sole presidential candidate, the Igbo umbrella body demonstrated yet again that it has learnt nothing from her past mistakes and now runs…
By Izunna Okafor The Press Secretary to Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State, Mr. Christian Aburime has cautioned the youths to have a rethink and not to allow themselves to be used as a tool of distraction or agents of distraction to the government. He also advised them not to constitute a part of the problem to be solved in the society, rather than being a solution to the already existing problems. Mr. Aburime gave the advice in his reaction to the alleged plot by a group of youths, identified as Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL), to…
The message released by the governor of Anambra state, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, which he titled, ‘History Beckons and I will not be Silent (Part 1)’ witnessed an eruption of a babel of noise and media frenzy. The overriding assumption out there is that Soludo has an axe to grind with Peter Obi. Some have even trumped and pushed the narrative that it is all a turf war while insinuating that Soludo does not want Obi to become President of Nigeria. These sad commentaries are forcing the real reason and essence of Soludo’s intervention to be lost in the shuffles. What…
By Barr. Ezugwu Okike The late story teller, Chinua Achebe, was very consistent in calling himself and contemporaries, the members of a lucky generation. As he travelled the world and lectured, he kept saying it. That was consistent with the Achebe character. He was a very modest and honest man. The more general attitude of mankind is to shake things out of the ordinary. The first man who travelled to Onisha from Nsukka returned and told his kinsmen that every route to Onitsha was tortuous and long. They gathered and admiringly looked upon him as a fabulous adventurer. He…
