BREAKING: “Act Now Before It’s Too Late” — Obasanjo Writes Another Letter To Buhari
Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has written yet another letter to President Muhammadu Buhari asking him to act on the demands of #EndSARS protesters before it is too late. The protest which started across the country two weeks ago took a violent turn this week. On Tuesday, the Lagos state government imposed a 24-hour curfew to keep the attacks in check. However, soldiers opened...
Sharpeville Massacre And The Quest For Human Liberation By Ifeanyi Okali
My heart goes the entire Black race, particularly South Africans as she marks the 60th anniversary of the mindless massacre of over 60 people in Sharpeville today. Though a very sad reminder of how the black's life has been a pawn in the chessboard of the white, it is a very remarkable signal of how dogged and resilient the...
Management Of COVID-19 In Nigeria: An Urgent Call For A Different Approach – Uko Nkole
The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic blindsided the whole world with the nature of its arrival and spread. The fact that the most advanced civilizations were not able to prevent its spread to their countries nor manage its effects bears testimony to just how unpredictable a scourge this is. Till date, all efforts geared towards the virus have at best been...
Benjamin Kalu: Another Star From South East, By Levinus Nwabughiogu
Love or hate him, he's of a stellar cast from the South East. Therefore, a huge asset to the political powerhouse and in the configuration of the current leadership of the region. At every turn, generations have always received the Divine benevolence of a virile political persona in such a magnanimous stance. And now is no exception. Time was when...
Abia To Sit Out August 1 Hunger Protest, Citing Progress Under Gov Otti – Kazie Uko
Abia State will not participate in the planned August 1 hunger protest across Nigeria, according to Kazie Uko, former Chief Press Secretary to Governor Alex Otti. Despite economic hardships affecting citizens nationwide, Abians are opting for peace, having witnessed significant improvements under Governor Otti's leadership. In his article titled "WHY ABIA WILL NOT JOIN THE AUGUST 1 HUNGER PROTEST" Uko said; "I...
UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak Resigns After Defeat
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak has announced his resignation as the leader of the Conservative Party. He also met with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on Friday morning to submit his resignation as British Prime Minister. King Charles has accepted Sunak’s resignation while Starmer has been officially appointed as the Prime Minister of United Kingdom. Sunak’s resignation follows...
OPINION: How Alex Otti Orchestrated His Own “Hostile Handover”, By John Okiyi Kalu
As a matter of personal philosophy, I refrain from criticizing new administrations, at the state or federal level, or passing judgement on its activities before their first 100 days in office especially if no major blunder is committed that threatens the security and survival of the people. I may extend that to as much as 180 days before taking...
Otti Not Ikpeazu Ruined The Judicial Panel Of Enquiry..
For the records, I will support any judicial probe of any government in Nigeria if done within the ambits of the law. But what politicians must usually avoid is a mixture of bitterness and vindictiveness in pursuing any judicial probe. Otti already set the tone for persecution when he assumed the position of a judge and a jury at same...
#EndSARS: The Need To Adhere To The Call For Youth Inclusiveness In Ohafia LGA, X-raying The Aspirants Under PDP
It is on record that the nationwide #EndSARS protest was not just an agitation for an end to police brutality against the youths, bad governance but also a call for youths' inclusiveness in governance. It is important that the leaders and stakeholders in Ohafia LGA politics alongside the delegates, seize this opportunity presented by the forthcoming LGA elections to gratify...
HON BENJAMIN KALU AND THE NEED FOR A FAIR PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL, BY VICTOR UKAOGO
I have been reading posts on this platform and other related platforms with focus on Bende for some time now. I have also made a few interventions on some of the issues under discussion. I will be strong to affirm that majority of us committed to doing the right thing the wrong way. This should not be if we...
