Nigeria: 2023 General Elections And The Uncontrolled Cyber Bullying
By Alex Enemanna Since the commencement of primary elections in the country earlier this year, there has been a heightened activities in the political environment, starting with the sale of nomination and expression of interest forms by political parties, emergence of delegates (for indirect primaries) and the election of flagbearers proper. There has been one event or the other as...
Dr. Alex Otti – The Morning Determines The Day! By Monday Ubani
Once again let me use this golden opportunity to congratulate His Excellency, Dr Alex Otti, Abia State Governor-Elect, for his victory in the last
[OPINION] Kinetic Abia: Understanding The Ndiegoro Flood Control Project In Aba (Part 1), By John Okiyi Kalu [VIDEO]
1. In the 80s, then Governor of Imo State (which includes present day Abia, Imo and parts of Ebonyi States) visited Ndiegoro area of Aba which was wrecked by a flood disaster and wept profusely in public because of the suffering of the people and the inability of the Shagari administration of the then federal government to decisively intervene...
Using Ogogoro As Hand Sanitiser, Ineffective Against COVID-19 — Experts
Healthcare experts have warned Nigerians using local gin, popularly called ogogoro, like hand sanitiser to desist from it, saying it is ineffective to protect against the infection. The experts said ogogoro has less than 60 per cent alcohol content that is required to kill viruses, unlike alcohol-based hand sanitisers that have such high-level alcoholic content. They warned that using ogogoro as hand sanitiser only...
‘For a Stronger Alumni Network’ – Osifo Declares for UBAANA President
By Ogochukwu Isioma In a vibrant declaration that has reverberated across the University of Benin alumni community in North America, Comrade Osasere Favour Osifo—the outgoing Vice President of the University of Benin Alumni Association North America (UBAANA)—has formally announced his candidacy for the presidency of the association. With a proven record of transformative leadership, generous philanthropy, and unwavering commitment to his...
Matters Arising From The Aba North/South Bye-Election
By Ugonnabo Ngwu One of the beauties of off-season elections in Nigeria is that they parade pitfalls in our electoral laws which must be fixed for a better general election. Unfortunately, most Nigerians are no more concerned if the off-cycle is not for a gubernatorial seat. All lovers of democracy know that district bye-election such as the one in Aba...
[OPINION] Umunneochi State Constituency; The Context Surrounding The Contest
Since the creation of Umunneochi LGA in 1996 and subsequent delineation into four zones, we have had four representations viz: Chief LAWRENCE NWANKWO - zone 2 - one term Engr MATTHEW IBEH - zone 3 - three terms Prince IKEDI EZEKWESIRI - Zone 1 - two ...
[OPINION] Paris Club Refund: Obinna Oriaku and the Hypocritical Magnanimity of an Accuser, By Toby Chuks
Where the hands of an Accuser are clean and his allegations are of pristine intentions, it is the accuser who seeks every means possible to expose the culpable while the culpable does everything possible to frustrate and even stop the process that will expose him/her. But when the Accuser realises midway into his accusations that those he is alleging things...
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...
After Visiting Ben Kalu Who Gave Him Multiple Bloody Nose At Electoral Contest, Chima Anyaso Reveals His Mission [Photos]
By Chinedum Ibeh, While political watchers were still hailing the serially defeated PDP's Chima Anyaso for his courage in what appeared to be a visit of bridge building to member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Abia State Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Anyaso has finally revealed his mission at the visit, saying he was merely acting a script. Recall that Hon. Benjamin Kalu of...
