The Untold Story of Ongoing Faulks Road, Aba, Project, By John Okiyi Kalu
Prior to the inauguration of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu in 2015, the dominant image of infrastructure deficiencies in Aba, the commercial nerve center of Abia State, also known as Enyimba City, was the perennially dilapidated “Ukwu Mango” area of Faulks (Ariaria) Road, along with the fabled Ama Ikonne “river” believed to be unfixable because of alleged activities of a certain...
Buhari’s 600 Road Projects Is A Record – Garba Shehu
As we mark the 60th Anniversary Day, the record-setting, mega roadways infrastructure development projects by the Buhari administration numbering up to 600 that are undergoing major upgradation or rehabilitation call for public attention and appreciation. The size and magnitude of the road projects notwithstanding, the clamour by Nigerians for more motorable roads is not abating, and neither is the President...
5 Things Every Job Seeker Should Know Before Starting Their Job Search
Want to begin a job search? Great, you’d be stepping into the shoes of employees who went through this phase. As ever, it’s often a thrilling experience with some fun, and moments in which you’d consider giving up. However, there’s nothing quite like being prepared. The saying that “knowledge is power” rings true even with job searches. As such, this...
Rt Hon Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji at 51: Beyond the Numbers
When on Christmas Day of 1970, Rt Hon Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji was born, it became a double celebration not only for his parents but also for humanity as the significance of such a day is not lost on the world. 51 years on, Rt Hon Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji, the Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly has been so helped...
#EndSARS Campaign Is A Coordinated Attack By Cyber Criminals – Buhari’s Aide, Lauretta Onochie
The presidency has reacted to the current campaign to end the activities of the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS). An aide to President Muhammadu Buhari on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie, reacting to the renewed campaign, said the campaign is "coordinated attack by cybercriminals" who are joined by unsuspecting citizens. She said that this not the first time such attack is being...
Obaseki Is Our Alumnus, Says University Of Ibadan
The University of Ibadan (UI) has confirmed Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki graduated from the institution. The university, in a statement by its Registrar, Mrs Olubunmi Faluyi, said Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, studied Classics. According to the statement, the Governor gained admission to the university in 1976 and graduated in 1979 with a Second Class Honours (Lower Division). “Records of his admission and...
[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...
Police Officers Don’t Obey You – Ruggedman Reacts As IGP Bans SARS
Nigerian rapper, Ruggedman, has reacted to the ban of the personnel of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS. ABN TV had earlier reported that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Abubakar Adamu, in a press release on Sunday banned the personnel of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) from patrols and stop-search duties with immediate effect following alleged killings and harassment of...
Sen. Kalu A Quintessential Leader, Representative At 61
BY Obinna Amaechi It was Peter Drucker who said, “Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results, not attributes.” The quote above perfectly encapsulates character and personality of the man His Excellency, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, former governor of Abia State who today is marking his glorious, impactful and result-filled 61 years of existence...
[OPINION] Killing Of Onyedikachi Nwogu: That NSCDC Statement Is Worrisomely In Bad Taste – Eric Ikwuagwu
Following the sad and unfortunate killing of Onyedikachi Nwogu right in front of his house in Umuokpo Umuokoro village of Obingwa LGA of Abia State, we were shocked to read a statement attributed to the Akwa Ibom State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Mr Samuel Fadeyi, seeking to absolve the Command and the suspected...
