The 2023 edition of the Ofala Festival in Onitsha witnessed a resounding commendation from the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, as he lauded the unwavering support of digital solutions provider, Globacom. The telecommunications giant has consistently sponsored the…
Bishop Okoye commends Peter Obi for transforming Anambra’s education landscape
Most Rev Jonas Benson Okoye, the Catholic Bishop of Nnewi Diocese, has commended Mr. Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party and Former Governor of Anambra State. Bishop Okoye praised Obi for his decision to return schools to…
Peter Obi urges teachers to remain committed to nation building, says no true national development without them
The Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has urged all educators in Nigeria to stay dedicated to the cause of nation-building. He emphasised the importance of carrying out their responsibilities diligently and setting positive examples for both their students…
The usage and abusage of power — Isidore Emeka Uzoatu
The story is often told of a man from the blessed town of Akokwa in one of the Ideato LGAs of Imo State. Blessed, yes; because, long ago, they set an insurmountable record of holiness. One that has subsisted for…
Peter Obi is a catalyst for change — Archbishop Ibezim
The Anglican Bishop of Awka Diocese and Archbishop of Niger Province, Most Rev’d Dr. Alexander Ibezim, has characterised Mr Peter Obi, the Labour Party Presidential Candidate, as someone whose paramount aspiration is to improve people’s lives for the betterment of…
Good signals from Akwa Ibom — C. Don Adinuba
In the most cited line from his 1983 book, The Trouble With Nigeria, Chinua Achebe, raconteur, novelist, and thinker, declared that Nigeria’s problem is the leadership which, unable to rise to the true challenges of national development, cannot provide inspiring…
Landlady arrested for allegedly pouring hot water on tenant
A landlady identified as Amaka Okonkwo, is currently in custody at the Nimo police station, for allegedly pouring hot water mixed with pepper on her tenant, identified as Imabong William, over a disagreement on a rent increment. The incident, it…
Lady beaten to death, body dumped in hotel’s pool
A young lady simply identified as Miss Chinyere Awuda has been beaten to death and dumped in a hotel pool in Awka, the Anambra State capital. The incident happened last weekend, when some fun seekers in a club accused her…
The Think-Home drive of Governor Soludo — Paul Nwosu
The time-revered adage says it all: There is no place like home. A man without a home cannot earn the respect of any community. The republican Igbo spirit makes the people to sojourn far and wide in search of opportunities.…
Cabinet: Different lists in circulation as Tinubu’s 14-day deadline closes in
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has 14 more days to unveil his cabinet in line with the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution. The amendment mandates presidents and governors to submit the names of their ministerial and commissioner-nominees within 60 days of…