Ndi Igbo-through Agunze Ikokwu’s prism
By Obi Nwakanma Agunze Chibeze Nnaemeka Ikokwu writes with the depth and panache of a man exposed to the finest tradition of the letters. His book, Learning about Ndi Igbo is very simply titled, but the directness of this title belies its range, and only helps to amplify the rich, thoughtful and delightful depth of […]
Delta’s healthcare investment to curb medical tourism – Okowa
Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, on Saturday, said the huge investment being made by his administration in the health sector was to improve healthcare delivery and reduce medical tourism in the country. Okowa who is the Vice-Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), disclosed this in an interview with journalists shortly after inspecting facilities […]
ADVAN to FG: Revisit ban on foreign models
The Advertisers Association of Nigeria, (ADVAN), has disagreed with the ban of foreign models in Nigerian advertising and the manner in which the apex advertising regulatory body had handled Hayat Kimya and Mainsail Media Limited alleged indebtedness. In a statement signed by the Executive Council Advertisers Association of Nigeria, the advertisers sectoral group said that […]
Refrigeration merchandising in Nigeria: Profiling Koolboks’ start-up model
Stories By Tunde Oso What could be more worrying and debilitating for small businesses and homes, particularly in a continent like Africa, for an investor to wake up and find out that his/her perishable items for sale in his freezer have all gone bad due to absence of electricity supply? This is the true position of […]
Surveillance Contract: Avoid another N’Delta crisis, Lori-Ogbebor cautions FG
Rights activist, Chief Rita-Lori Ogbebor, has described the N4.5 billion pipeline surveillance contract awarded to High Chief Government Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo as an abdication of responsibility on the part of the government.
Uproar in S/South as PANDEF, others allege fresh rip-off of oil states
PAN Niger-Delta Forum, PANDEF, leading stakeholders of the South-South, weekend, have accused the Federal Government of orchestrating the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL, to undermine oil-producing states.
LESSONS FROM KENYAN ELECTION: There’s bigger problem if only 15 percent elected our current President — Mbamalu, member Jonathan-led monitoring team
States what Nigeria can learn from E/African nation By Charles Kumolu, Deputy Editor The recent presidential election in Kenya turned out to be an instructive exercise for Nigerians considering that 2023 polls are less than six months away. Director of Programs, YIAGA Africa, Cynthia Mbamalu, who was part of an observer mission, in this interveiw, speaks on […]
10 Days To Campaigns Flag-Off: Intrigues as APC govs, ministers, others lobby Tinubu for role
Barely 10 days to the commencement of campaigns by political parties fielding presidential and National Assembly candidates in next year’s general elections, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is yet to unveil the full complement of its Presidential Campaign Council.
Obiano: The unsung hero of Anambra
By Kelue Chiadikobi FIVE clear months have slid by since Chief Willie Obiano signed off as Anambra State Governor. Everywhere is quiet. It now seems like a very long ago that Akpokuedike left office. And that has great signification. In the first place, the last five months have shown the level of mischief and malevolent […]
Stakeholders brainstorm on sexual immorality in secondary schools
To eradicate sexual immorality among secondary school pupils, Caleb Group of Schools has concluded plans to organize a virtual seminar for stakeholders in Nigeria’s education sector.
Archie-Abia: Activating children’s creative skills
By Japhet Davidson In the time past, it was like ataboo for a child to venture into arts as the parents will see him/her as a failure and will not give him/her the needed support. But today, the story is different as parents now take their children to arts training and workshop. This was case […]
