As Ohanaeze leaders meet in Enugu today... On 6th December, 2020, the Imeobi Ọhanaeze, the policy making and elite inner caucus organ of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization met at the iconic Nike Lake Resort Hotel, Enugu. The meeting which was packed with Igbo heavyweights including Governors/Deputy Governors, Senators, Ministers, etc...... more
As a Journalism student many years ago at the Jos campus of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), one of our powerful Journalism teachers who also doubled as a practicing media worker told us that the major role of the media in any nation is agenda setting. That fundamental and...... more
In the last one week or so of the rise of the #EndSARS protest across the country, a damp gleam of hope for Nigeria lit me up. I dare say same for many of our compatriots. It is just like the gleaming multicolor of an emerging rainbow. All our previous forecasts...... more
The Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has lashed out at his Rivers State counterpart, Nyesom Wike of his allegations ahead of the forthcoming polls in Ondo State. While urging Wike to exercise caution over his utterances, Akeredolu said that Ondo State is not Rivers where he can lord over anyone....... more
We have been waiting to see how our no nonsense, corruption-fighting President, Muhammadu Buhari, is going to handle the case of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the Gubernatorial Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the forthcoming September 19, Edo State governorship election, who is currently carrying a N700 million corruption baggage....... more
By Fred Chukwuelobe I recall Abike Dabiri-Ereuwa, of the Diaspora Affairs office, taking to social media to tag criminals, who were arrested overseas "in the line of duty", as Igbo instead of Nigerians. I recall the backlash that followed that infamous and shameful tagging by a federal government official. Folks of...... more
By Paul Mumeh “You should not be deterred by the obstacles. You must strive to do more to surmount hurdles. You have demonstrated enough tenacity of purpose. Your perseverance, resilience and indomitable spirit as good managers of human and material resources have been unparalleled”. These were the inspiring words of Senator...... more
You have possibly watched the 1998 action-thriller film with the above title, starring Will Smith. It was the box office hit story about a group of people plotting to kill an American Congressman, and the tape of the plot was discovered. Well, an Enemy of the State struck in Nigeria on...... more
By Atiku Abubakar On Monday, April 27, 2020, British oil and gas giant, BP, became the latest in a growing number of energy firms to declare a massive quarterly loss. Their loss was in the region of $4.4 billion dollars. Bear in mind that this was a conglomerate that posted a...... more
This is the concluding part of the article by High Chief Onagu TZ Ogbodo published December 3, 2019 to mark the International Day for Persons with Disability or the World Disability Day. This article therefore is dedicated to all persons with vulnerabilities that suffer discrimination as a result of the ignorance of some...... more
By Onagu TZ Ogbodo (High Chief) Permanent Secretary (Rtd) Today December 3, 2019 is observed globally as the International Day for Persons with Disability or the World Disability Day. This article therefore is dedicated to all persons with vulnerabilities that suffer discrimination as a result of the ignorance of some...... more
By Dr. MIKE A.A. Ozekhome Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is 62 today. GEJ, as he is popularly called, is surely a child of destiny from a very humble and deprived background (he could not wear shoes at 10; same as my grass-to-grace story, as I could not even wear pant (dross) at...... more
By Michael Owhoko Who will rescue Nigeria from the clutch of ethnic venom that is gradually but steadily being secreted by ethnic nationalists through their actions and behavioral disposition? I have opted to refrain from specific examples in this write up to water down envisaged reactions from those who may feel...... more
By Mazi Omife Omife The first time I saw C. C. Onoh in my life was early 1979 when he came to Awka on a political rally during his campaign for the governorship of then Anambra State under NPN, to formally present his running mate, Chief Barrister Ozoemena Onyali, now SAN. ...... more
By Louis Amoke September 15, 2019 Recently, the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts, Rt. Hon. Wole Oke, who represents Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency of Osun State, gave a good account of the policy thrust of the administration of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State and its positive impact on...... more
By Femi Aribisala In the bible, Jesus cast a legion of demons out of a demon-possessed man. However, he cast the demons into 2,000 pigs nearby. Immediately, the pigs ran over a cliff, fell into the sea and drowned. When the villagers heard about this miracle, they were not pleased. How...... more
By Frank Nweke II July 8, 2019. Regular airline passengers flying between Enugu, Abuja and Lagos are familiar with the bumpy take-off and landing due to the dilapidated runway of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu and the ominous reminder sometimes issued by pilots to draw attention to the danger to...... more
It is obvious from the pattern of deleterious comments from certain quarters since the successful public presentation of ‘My Transition Hours’, a book by Dr. Goodluck Jonathan that a comprehensive plan to discredit the book is afoot. However, since facts don’t lie, the plot shall come to nought, just as the...... more
By Louis Amoke For a better appreciation of the good works of Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s administration in Enugu State, it will be rational to assess its stewardship from the standpoint of the nation’s economic adversities when the governor took over the mantle of leadership in May 29, 2015. When the...... more
By Louis Amoke A critical evaluation of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s unique approach to governance in Enugu State, especially from the standpoint of ideology, clearly underscores his sense of direction, vision, charisma and passion for the wellbeing of the lowly and less privileged. It is on record that Gov. Ugwuanyi assumed office...... more
It is easy to see that this thing Sullivan Chime told Vanguard is nothing but tissue of lies, deliberately and mischievously peddled by the former governor. In the interview, Sullivan claimed that the Federal Government released N40 billion for Enugu State, which he said he requested for but was turned down...... more
By Zacheaus Adebayo Without knowing it, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has virtually made a super human out of this man called Senator Ike Ekweremadu. It is not because he defied all odds to become the Deputy Senate President in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), much as it is...... more
IN a letter dated October 16, 2017 and addressed to Gov. Peter Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, the National General Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Rev. Musa Asake, saluted the governor’s voice of opposition as well as endorsed his presidential declaration of September 28.th Asake eulogised Fayose for...... more
IN a letter dated October 16, 2017 and addressed to Gov. Peter Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, the National General Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Rev. Musa Asake, saluted the governor’s voice of opposition as well as endorsed his presidential declaration of September 28.th Asake eulogised Fayose for...... more
IN a letter dated October 16, 2017 and addressed to Gov. Peter Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, the National General Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Rev. Musa Asake, saluted the governor’s voice of opposition as well as endorsed his presidential declaration of September 28.th Asake eulogised Fayose for...... more
The saying that " when the going gets tough, the tough gets going" is the most appropriate way to describe the dogged and untiring efforts of the Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu and by extension the Ikeoha Foundation which has remained resolute in her determination to build...... more
… Reconciliation Committee set to meet Uba, Muoghalu, ors Eight governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are billed to storm Anambra State next week as the party kick-off its gubernatorial campaign. As a prelude to the flag-off of the campaign, the party in the State has set up a Reconciliation...... more