Why Senators, Rep Members Should Emulate Orji Uzor Kalu
One of the greatest essence of Representative Democracy, is that elected officials are expected to give account of their stewardship from time to time. The inherent benefit is that it offers the constituents the opportunity to interact with their representatives, get feedback from them and as well as make input for the betterment of their area. By September 2022, the President...
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...
[OPINION] Rt Hon Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji: Compassionate Leadership Redefined
By Jude Ndukwe "Leadership is about empathy. It is about having the ability to relate to and connect with the people for the purpose of inspiring and empowering their lives" - Oprah Winfrey Without compassion, leadership is a valley of tyranny, but where compassion is the reason for service, leadership becomes a fount of comfort, a mount of milk and honey...
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...
The Orji Kalu Mark On Ohafia LGA, By Barr. Emeka Kalu
Like him or hate him, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (OUK), is a political Iroko in Nigeria. When he was governor of Abia State, salaries were paid as and when due throughout his tenure that spanned 1999 to 2007. Gratuities were paid to retired staff throughout this period under consideration. Teachers and other civil servants were able to build houses,...
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...
Why COVID-19 Cases In Nigeria May Be Worse Than Italy
Billionaire philanthropist, Bill Gates, predicted doom for Africa when he told the American Society for the Advancement of Science in Seattle, USA, that Africa was in danger of up to 10 million deaths, should the continent be hit by a coronavirus. This was due, he added, to the continent’s familiar challenges of poor health systems. Luckily for Africa, the number...
REVEALED: Why Abia State Needs “MR FIX IT” Prof Gregory Ibe (Part 1)
He isn't a passive spectator in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). He is one of the pioneers of the four pillars (Peace and Security, Developing Infrastructure, Policy harmonisation, and Good Corporate Governance) on which the organisation effectively functions. He is also a sounding board for new ideas for the United Nations (UN), an international organisation that preserves...
Re: Gov Ikpeazu Should End This Injustice, Destruction And Corruption By Sir Ako Obioma
Sir Ako Obioma, Yes! It is acceptable in your own words to say 'you are a case study' indeed you are! to have waited this long for a song to stir you up, at this time to cry crocodile tears laced with hubris lies when actually you are the provocateur and architect of misplaced priorities; looking for who to...
Nnamdi Kanu Being Detained By FG For Refusing To Accept Financial Gratification
The Indigenous People of Biafra has said that the Federal Government was detaining Mazi Nnamdi Kanu because he refused to accept properties and monetary inducement offered him to abandon the struggle for Biafra liberation. The group accused the Federal Government of taking such action of indefinitely holding its leader in order to forcibly infiltrate the ranks of its great movement...
