How Senator Kalu Secured The Freedom of 29 Inmates From Kuje Prison
While the return of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu continues to trend in the media, little is known about some of the benevolent activities of the Senator during the time he was in prison. But ask any inmate or staff of the Kuje correctional custodial centre and you will receive the same mixed feelings of sadness and satisfaction. They are sad...
Five Things The Nigerian Police Force Cannot Do To You As A Citizen
Before the advent of the Police Act 2020, the Nigerian Police force was regulated by the Police Act Cap P19, Laws of the Federation, 2004, and certain actions of the police were not put in check. With the unveiling of this Act came new provisions that were included to make the Police force a more accountable, fair, and efficient...
Ndi Ori Na Crisis: Abia State A Case Study By Ifeanyi Okali
Conflicts sometimes could be positive. It could be the magic wand that businesses, jobs, or romantic relationships require for a total turnaround. When a family welcomes a newborn baby, that momentary cry is what gives such family assurance that their baby is normal. Where this does not happen, it creates room for fear, apprehension, and panic. In democratic governance for...
COVID-19 IS ALREADY IN NIGERIA DUE TO THE NEGLIGENCE OF OUR LEADERS BUT WHAT NEXT?
By Great Imo Jonathan By now we all can say with boldness that Nigeria could have missed being affected by this global pandemic but for the failure of our leaders to act swiftly. I mean leaders across the board, including religious leaders who held services last Sunday despite government instructions and opposition party leaders who are only good at pointing...
[OPINION] 21 YEARS UNINTERRUPTED DEMOCRACY: WETIN WE GAIN?
BY ALEX ENEMANNA As the country keeps basking in the euphoria of our democracy anniversary, it becomes pertinent to appraise this 21-year-old journey, which represents the longest we have attained as a people since the 1960 Independence. A retrospect into our basket of offerings will give us a broad view of our strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, otherwise known as...
I Remain Eternally Grateful To God For Gift Of You, Peter Obi Celebrates Wife On Birthday
The presidential candidate of Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi has felicitated with his wife, Margaret at the occasion of her birthday, praising God for His gift in his wife. In a social media post on Friday, the Anambra former governor said he couldn't have asked for a better partner in productivity and progress. He said, "To my dearest wife and perfect...
When Orji Kalu Shook Abia With Constituency Projects
Many, especially those who bungled the opportunity to positively impact the lives of the people, had thought that the reported infrastructural revolution currently running through Abia North senatorial district was a fluke. Last month, the Senate Chi...
[Opinion] How Legal Is The Removal And Banishment Of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II Of Kano? By Monday Ubani
The sudden removal and banishment of Emir of Kano Mallam Muhammadu Sanusi a few days ago shocked not only Nigerians but the entire world. The reason for the worldwide shock is because of the personality of the victim, a former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria and one of the leading intellectual lights in Nigeria and beyond. He is...
NDLEA Act: Will Abba Kyari Be Jailed For Life?
The NDLEA Act stipulates punishment ranging from jail term, life imprisonment, and property forfeiture for various offenses. Conspiracy: Section 20, Part II, Sub-section 14 of the NDLEA Act recommends a term not less than 15 years and not exceeding 25 years. Part of the Act reads, “Any person who: a. Incites, promises, or induces any other person by any means whatsoever to commit...
Metuh, Pondei, Maina, Other Politicians Who Collapsed Under Weight Of Corruption Allegations
In Nigeria, it is one day, one drama from the theatre of the ruling class. Nigerian politicians and public officers have carved a niche for themselves in the art of fainting, and it is almost always over one issue — corruption allegations. In other instances, some suddenly took ill when they were to be probed. Uneasy, they say, lies...
