Celebrating A Down-To-Earth Boss Ifeanyi Okali
By Alex Enemanna Counting my basket of blessings from the virtual space, you undoubtedly come first, because I never knew I could gain this much from social media especially with the bizarre, heart-rending stories and tales of sadness people tell about their individual experiences of the beautiful new world. Coming in contact with you signposted a new testimony in my life,...
Face Your Journalism Job And Leave Sen. Kalu Alone – Group Tells Premium Times
A socio-cultural group North West Good Governance Forum (NWGGF) has berated a popular online newspaper Premium Times for what it called 'political reportage' asking the newspaper to stay away from politics. ABN TV Recalls that Premium Times had on Monday published a story with the title 'Why we're yet to re-arraign Orji Kalu — EFCC' in which EFCC was said...
Ndukwe Ikoh: Man Slams Ikpeazu’s Aide, Calls Him PA On Propaganda Trying To Defend His Monthly Allowance
Following an attack against Chief Ndukwe Ikoh by Ikechukwu Iroha, an aide of Abia governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, another political watcher, who gave his name as SunnyChukz Issac (Ichie Ijedimma) has carpeted Iroha. In an article titled, 'Ikechukwu Iroha graduates from Hallelujah Boy to Abia Government attack dog' Isaac described the governor's aide as a cricket jumping up and down after...
Orji Uzor Kalu: Who Is This Man?
By Sunny Idika “The politics of revisionist history is not just about keeping us from understanding the past. It’s about ensuring we can not understand the present” – Dr Hajar Yazdiha For people who are not familiar with Abia North Senatorial Zone, the reelection of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu in the February, 2023 National Assembly election came as a huge surprise...
[OPINION] As Naira Falls, Loses Local, International Relevance: Can It Get MohBad (Worse)? By Mecha Kingsley Ukpai
For years, the Naira, Nigeria's official currency, has been declining. It traded at 197 to the US dollar in 2016, but by 2023, it had plunged to 700 to the dollar. This is a depreciation of over 70% in just six years. The Naira has been caught in a storm, losing not only its value in the global financial market...
The Symbolism Of CAMP NEYA, By Sufuyan Ojeifo
Last week, a friend sent to me, via WhatsApp, a video on YouTube entitled: “CAMP NEYA: The home of Dr Orji Uzor Kalu,” showing his expansive and palatial residence in his Igbere village in Abia state. My friend must have decided to share the video with me knowing that I enjoy some friendship with the former governor of Abia...
Presidential System Has Failed Nigeria – Victor Attah
Former Akwa Ibom State Governor Obong Victor Attah has decried the failure of the presidential system of government in Nigeria. He advocated a return to the parliamentary system. Attah spoke at the weekend in Uyo, during a virtual Public Policy Dialogue, promoted by Ricchezza Initiative for Social Empowerment. He maintained that a government that must impact on the people must originate from,...
[Opinion] Unregulated Mining Activities Pose Grave Threat To Public Health, Environment In Nigeria By Mecha Kingsley Ukpai
Abuja, Nigeria – September 12, 2023 - In recent years, illegal mining has emerged as a rising concern in Nigeria, posing serious public health and environmental risks. The unchecked actions of illegal miners harm not just the well-being of local communities, but also the country's natural resources and ecosystems. Because of a lack of efficient regulatory mechanisms and enforcement, illegal...
Hon. Benjamin Kalu And The Many Names Of A Performer
There is something mystical about names including aliases. This explains the reasonable carefulness of parents employ while naming their children. In the belief systems across ethnic divides across Africa, names guide and guard their bearers. From th...
RE: ABIA’S LEGACY OF POVERTY
I watched a video clip of the programme tagged "my advocacy" anchored by Liborous Oshoma Esq and for the records, it is imperative to state the facts in order not to get the public misled on the above subject. Let me remind the public that before Kalu's sojourn in the murky waters of politics, he had built a robust and...
