[OPINION] Why Is OUK’S Towering Political And Economic Profile A Threat To Some Persons? By Sam Ogbonna
Recently, I have been reading with nostalgia the bickering and unnecessary envy exhibited by some persons in Nigeria and obvious animosity against a man, whose destiny had been predetermined by God even before he was conceived. Some notable persons conspired against this Apple of God's eyes when he aspired to be Governor over two decades back. To the chagrin of...
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...
Of Kalu’s Advice To Kanu [Must Read]
By Minabere Ibelema The Senate Chief Whip, Orji Uzor Kalu, recently visited leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, at the headquarters of the Department of State Services in Abuja and had a brotherly chat with him. His advice brings to mind a similar one given at the onset of Nigeria’s first military coup in January 1966. The coup...
[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...
[OPINION] SME Governor Of The Year Award: A Trajectory Of Recognitions, By Chinenye Nwaogu
On the 19th of November 2021, a National Newspaper House the New Telegraph crowned Governor Okezie Ikpeazu as the SME Governor of the Year in a well attended event of carefully selected award winners. For anyone who doesn't have the background, it could be any kind of awards. Prior to his election as Governor of Abia State, Dr Ikpeazu during...
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...
2021 Nobel Peace Prize Winners: Jewels of Journalism
By Uche Akunebu Chinua Achebe, the inimitable wordsmith and storyteller in his magnum opus, Things Fall Apart in one of the chapters of the most translated book in Africa eulogized Okonkwo, the protagonist of the book when he stated inter alia, “As a young man of eighteen, he had brought honour to his village by throwing Amalinze the cat. Amalinze...
The Triumph Of Engr Chinedum E. Orji
The Triumph of Engr Chinedum E. Orji By Eddie Onuzuruike The entry of Senator T A Orji into partisan politics from his civil service background known for its non-aggressive and non-desperate mentality can well be likened to the Greek odyssey- a situation where the main character survived impossible and unbearable situations and yet triumphed. Issues and non-issues made news then. Some...
RE: APC Parallel Congress In Abia State And The Choice Before The Party At The National Headquarter, By Ikechukwu Uzuegbu ESQ
I have decided to respond to your write-up with the above quoted caption for the reason that your facts are not correct and your submissions devoid/beret of the relevant provisions of the Constitution of All Progressives Congress (APC), the Electoral Act, Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), any other statutory enactment and or decided cases...
[OPINION] APC Parallel Congress In Abia And The Choice Before The Party At The National Headquarter, By Ikechukwu Uzuegbu
On the 16th of October, 2021 All Progressive Congress, APC, held their State Congresses across the country. In some of the States it was very peaceful, while in some others, it was a different kettle of fish. As expected, Abia State witnessed factionalized Congress with the emergence of two State Executives. Hon Acho Obioma emerged as the Chairman of the...