Anioma State creation a historical necessity, not political convenience — Igbo elders
The United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide has declared that the creation of Anioma State is a historical necessity rather than a political convenience, warning that continued delay would amount to perpetuating injustice.
Palm Sunday: He chose a donkey instead of a horse, by Stephanie Shaakaa
Kings who came riding horses came to fight, to conquer, to show their strength. A horse announced force
Dogara extols Tinubu courage, service, nation-building at 74
Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, former Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the Board of the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC), has joined millions of Nigerians in celebrating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his 74th birthday. In his tribute, Dogara hailed the President as a statesman whose life and […]
From Legal storm to land letters: Praco’s 20-year battle for survival
By Babatunde JimohWhat was meant to be a day of celebration at Praco Estate, Kugbo, on the outskirts of Abuja, carried far more weight than the ceremonial distribution of allocation letters. For the 89 allottees who received their documents on Wednesday, the moment symbolised hope. But for Praco’s Chief Executive, Chief Success Obioma Akagburonye, it […]
The Proconsul goes to London, by Obi Nwakanma
I had made this observation more than once, about a practice which many Nigerians themselves have noted as odd and inexplicable: why is it that on the eve of every election, Nigerian presidential aspirants would be trucked to London, precisely to Chatham House, to go to talk and be interviewed, and debate, and outline what would […]
2027: Why Kwarans want Salihu Mustapha to serve
By Musbau Akanji The year 2027 is at hand, and many are in a frenzy searching for dynamic and authentic leaders to vote for. Nigerians have actually seen and heard it all. They are no longer seeking mere promises and sloganeering, neither are they any longer guided by emotions or sentiments. Indeed, Nigerians are no […]
