Deliberate destruction and theft of cultural heritage has been conducted by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as ISIS – Islamic State of Iraq and Syria or IS – Islamic State) since 2014 in Iraq, Syria, and Libya. The premeditated destruction targets various places of worship under ISIL control and […]

The Abia State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which sat in Umuahia, the capital city, wound down its activities on Tuesday after almost 180 days of its mission in the state.

Whatever the motivation for the 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, his decision to demolish some tombs of historical value in the Emir’s palace may send the wrong signal to some people, especially at a time the United Nations, UN, and other global bodies are frowning at the imbecility of the terror group, Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as ISIS – Islamic State of Iraq and Syria or IS – Islamic State) and its destruction of historical sites since 2014 in Iraq, Syria, and Libya.

Politics is a game of possibilities. It is a game of intrigues engendered by the critical factor of interest. Yet, all politics is local. In all social formations, political tendencies are largely shaped by these parameters, accentuating the dynamic nature of politics and its outcome.

I read with utter disbelief the piece by Mr. Tony Iredia titled “Enugu State, Its Workers, and Prado Jeeps” and published in Vanguard of November 1, 2015. The article was predicated on an earlier false, but retracted allegation that the Enugu State Government gave free cars to Commissioners and members of the State House of Assembly.