AGU: Lessons I learnt as a houseboy

AGU: Lessons I learnt as a houseboy

IN Chief Mathew Agu’s narrative, the teachings of motivational speakers about making the best of every situation, find full manifestation. With lessons learnt while serving the late Justice Ezekwe as a house boy, the village boy, whose first time of being in a city was at the age of 17, rose to become a successful entrepreneur, politician, and philanthropist. He is the Chairman of Common Services International, a multi-million Naira commodity trading firm. This is his story.
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Zambia no strangers to Eagles — Rohr

Zambia no strangers to Eagles — Rohr

Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has said that the Super Eagles will not be strangers to the Chipolopolo of Zambia when they clash in Uyo this Saturday in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier, even as he acknowledged that the visitors were a very good side.

Shamujompa: We are  coming to win in Uyo

Shamujompa: We are coming to win in Uyo

CHIPOLOPOLO defender Isaac Shamujompa is     relieved to be back playing competitive league football after a three months hiatus following a dispute over his transfer status from Nchanga Rangers to Power Dynamos.

An Independence Day challenge  to Nigeria’s youth

An Independence Day challenge to Nigeria’s youth

‘Nigeria we hail thee,  our own dear native land, though tribe and tongue may differ, in brotherhood we stand”—do these discarded words mean anything to anyone today? A large number of young people have come of age with only the unprincipled acts and manipulations of a dysfunctional political elite to guide them.

The Mafia of Course 3

The Mafia of Course 3

AS Minister of Defense between 1960 and 1965, Alhaji Muhammadu Ribadu (1910-1965), from Balala in the present Adamawa state took two major decisions—one controversial and the other non-controversial in his Nigerianisation agenda of the Nigerian Army. Let us treat the controversial one first.

Keeping Nigerians away from  jails abroad

Keeping Nigerians away from jails abroad

CASES of Nigerians languishing in prisons abroad are on the increase. Latest statistics revealed about 170,000 Nigerian citizens are rotting away in jails all over the world.

Reason Nnewi South wants Obiano back

Reason Nnewi South wants Obiano back

THE Nnewi South chapter of APGA has vowed to return Governor Willie Obiano for a second term to ensure that his successor comes from Anambra South Senatorial Zone.

When Chidoka took off from Biafra Airport

When Chidoka took off from Biafra Airport

THE choice of Amorka, the border town with Imo State for the flag off of UPP governorship campaign was significant because of its role during the civil war. This was because it was where the Biafra Airport was located. In fact, behind the primary school field where the flag off took place was one of the bunkers used by those who worked at the airport during the hostilities.

Aggrieved PDP former Councillor candidates vow to take pound of flesh

Aggrieved PDP former Councillor candidates vow to take pound of flesh

THE 2014 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Councilorship Forum, yesterday, said they are set to cut their own pound of flesh from the party for the disappointment against them by the party which they alleged used and dumped them by not conducting the Council election in 2014.

LightUpYourDream activity: Tecno Mobile gives N4m to 4 winners

LightUpYourDream activity: Tecno Mobile gives N4m to 4 winners

IN a committed effort to scale up business ideas of young entrepreneurs to the next level, Tecno Mobile has awarded N4 million to four winners in a tight contest that saw two winners each emerge from a Business Pitch contest and a raffle draw.

FG to revitalise ALSCON, Ajaokuta coy soon– Fayemi

FG to revitalise ALSCON, Ajaokuta coy soon– Fayemi

The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Mr Kayode Fayemi on Tuesday updated President Muhammadu Buhari on state of Ajaokuta Steel Company in Kogi and the Aluminium Smelting Company (ALSCON) in Ikot Abasi.

Katsina youths lynch 3 robberry suspects

Katsina youths lynch 3 robberry suspects

THREE suspected robbers were lynched by youths, when they robbed the residence of one Abdulmumini Daga and three others in Daga village, Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State.