Chris and Anambra South senatorial seat
All four major contenders Chris, Ifeanyi, Andy and Nicholas are strong candidates and share many things in common, including, but for Ukachukwu, the same surname Chinedu Ofomata Very few people will...
View ArticleThe Rivers APC and effort in futility
The good news is that Rivers APC confusionists will gather, but the good people of Rivers State will scatter and triumph under the umbrella of the PDP. Simeon Nwakaudu The All Progressives Congress...
View ArticleWaiting for Atiku’s women
They are waiting to be unveiled for selfless national service. There should be women voted into office next year to reflect gender power redistribution. Banji Ojewale “There is no tool for development...
View ArticleASUU strike and the 2019 polls
The Union, which is said to be on its “15th annual strike”, has not been able to come up with any other way to resolve its problems with the Government. Wale Sokunbi As the campaigns for the 2019...
View ArticleOshiomhole and the warmongers
In a fit of resistance by warmongers, he has become a butt of attacks in the onerous task of cleansing the Augean stables Sufuyan Ojeifo Right from the outset of his interest in the chairmanship of...
View ArticleSupernatural essences: Still relevant or outdated
In pre-colonial African society, the native African maintained a healthy relationship with gods and other spiritual essences which served as his guardian Promise Adiele I have decided to adopt a...
View ArticleWorld Television Day: Past, present and future of TV in Africa
It was not until the early 70s and 80s that South Africa, Cameroon and many other African countries started having television stations. Gbolabo Ajisebutu There is a little debate over the birthplace...
View ArticleOshiomhole and angry governors
Angry governors who have lost out in the battle to impose their anointed successors as governorship candidates on the party have thrown caution to the wind Abba Adakole Except in Utopia, the...
View ArticleAs Osinbajo presents book on Chime’s tenure
It is widely accepted in the State and beyond that Chime’s period in government was golden. He was and still is passionate about Enugu Ejike Anyaduba On Friday, November 23, 2018, the long awaited...
View ArticleThanksgiving in America: Marinated in varied reasons
Thanksgiving was conceived when the Pilgrims and Puritans thought it necessary to give thanks for their political and religious freedom Acho Orabuchi Today, Thursday, November 22, 2018 is the...
View Article2019: Time for issues-based campaigns
Let’s focus on issues and policies that can move the nation forward. Carl Umegboro As campaigns for Presidential and National Assembly elections kicked off on November 18 ahead of the February polls,...
View ArticleUgwuanyi’s giant strides in Enugu
On rural development and good governance, Gov. Ugwuanyi’s administration, channeled the bulk of its development projects to the rural areas… Louis Amoke For a better appreciation of the good works of...
View Article2019: Beyond ‘Next Level’ and ‘Getting Nigeria Working’
On the ‘Getting Nigeria Working’, how will Nigeria work again when Atiku fails to ‘Artikulate’ the percentage he plans to put into Education and Health? Oludayo Tade Like sprinters awaiting the sound...
View ArticleMedical Laboratory Science Council at 50
As many Medical Laboratory Scientists have been stating, the 50th anniversary represents success and triumph over adversity. Raxy E. Ekwebelam Despite the current challenges facing our country today,...
View Article2019 and echoes of restructuring
Restructuring will decide the voting pattern in the forthcoming election. The election will be between pro-restructuring and anti-restructuring voters. Robert Obioha Restructuring of the country is...
View ArticleDemocracy and development: A prologomena for growth
In our expression of our preferences, we have settled for democracy as a form of government that allows for mass participation. Obiora Okonkwo The Okwadike at 80 Symposium presents us with another...
View ArticleThe huge debt burden and how we got there (2)
On February 28, 1989, General Babangida kicked off the debt conversion programme with Nigerian Promissory notes being discounted at 36%. Eric Teniola On getting to power on August 28, 1985, General...
View ArticleNigeria: A country of zero consequences
From the report of the House Committee, about 6,779 metric tons of rice was donated by the Chinese government and shipped to Nigeria by June 2017. Umar Yakubu Government is inherently incompetent, and...
View Article2019: The strength of Rivers youths behind Governor Wike
As a leader with a comprehensive agenda for the total empowerment of Rivers youths, Governor Wike has earned their support. Simeon Nwakaudu It is no longer in doubt that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom...
View Article73 birthday garlands to a man of distinction!
Dr. Jackson Gaius Obaseki, born on the 25th of November, 1945, is described by many as a man in whom there is no guile. He is a Scion of the illustrious Obaseki Ogbeide-Oyo family of Benin Kingdom....
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