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...
OPINION: Tunnel Of Criminality And The Unforgettable Message From Governor Alex Otti, By Ferdinand Ekeoma
"We will not surrender an inch of our territory to criminals". Those were the words of Governor Alex Otti during the launch of the Abia State Joint Security Taskforce (Operation Crush) To walk the talk, Governor Otti ordered security agencies to ensure that all criminals, especially kidnappers making life hellish for the people of Umunneochi and other parts of the...
With Nnamdi Kanu, There’s No Hope For Biafra – Asari Dokubo
The founder of the Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force (NDPVF), Mujihad Asari-Dokubo, has, again, attacked the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, saying he has derailed the Biafra struggle. Dokubo, who said he’s a Biafran and believes in Biafra struggle, maintained that the IPOB leader was not in any struggle for the restoration of...
2023 Presidency: Why IBB, North, Prefer Orji Uzor Kalu
By Issa Ibrahim The coast may not yet be clear, but the stage is gradually taking shape for the race to Aso Rock Villa in 2023 and the push for a Nigerian President of South East extraction is gathering speedy momentum. The 2023 presidential poll is just over 20 months away but there are already permutations on the zone that should...
No One Is In Charge Of Nigeria – Soyinka
Wole Soyinka, Nobel laureate, says no one is in charge of Nigeria. Soyinka made the comment on Wednesday in Ibadan, Oyo state capital, during the launch of his new book, ‘Chronicles of the Happiest People on Earth’. Speaking on the state of the nation, the literature professor said the year has also been a pessimistic one for the country. He said though...
Being Nigeria’s President Will Be A Demotion For Me – Oyedepo
Presiding Bishop, Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo on Sunday said he would consider it a demotion if invited to become Nigeria’s president. Oyedepo, during his sermon, said God specifically, in 1984 asked him if he was interested in going top and that he answered in the affirmative. He said God told him, “Then whatever I tell you to do, do...
[OPINION] The Son-Husband: Stuck In-between? By Kingsley Ukpai Mecha
The Son-Husband: Stuck In-between? Son-husband, I know you feel like the unsung hero of our time. Since your father’s departure, you have assumed the roles of both son and husband for your mother. You are the one who provides for her, protects her, and loves her unconditionally. I picture you being torn between two roles: loyal SON and ardent HUSBAND. You are pressed to...
In Defence Of Mascot Ụzọr Kalu
By Chidi Ogudiegwu Overtime, I have heard some self-acclaimed political pundits, especially of Abia extraction, come hard on the person of Honourable Mascot Ụzọr Kalu ever since he started nursing an ambition to represent the people of Aba North and Aba South constituency at the National Assembly. Listening to these people on the radio during the campaign period prior to...
Abia LG Poll: We’ll Resist Any Fraudulently Written Result — Sen. Kalu Vows
Senator representing Abia North district, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu has insisted that this party will reject results that do not reflect the people's will in the upcoming local government election. The Senate Chief Whip and former Abia governor told ABN TV on Friday that times are gone when local government election results are written even before the actual contest. He called...
Should President Buhari Resign?
By Ibrahim Mustapha SIR: There have been persistent calls from various angles for President Muhammadu Buhari to take a bow and resign due to the deteriorating insecurity bedevilling the country. The first group to ask for Buhari’s resignation is Northern Elders Forum (NEF), followed by other socio-cultural groups. In 2015 when President Buhari and his party (APC), were looking for votes...
