‘Impact to hit Nigeria hard next month if…’ By Charles Kumolu Coordinator of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation, NIDO, in Guangdong Province, China, Mr Festus Mbisiogu, in this interview, discusses the implications of Coronavirus to Nigeria’s economy and the country’s position on the request for the evacuation of Nigerians trapped in Wuhan, China. The House of […]

By Morenike Taire & Florence Amagiya Turning 80 is a prospect that quite amuses education icon, High Chief (Mrs) Winifred Awosika. As family, friends and staff members rally round to put finishing touches to high octane plans to celebrate the big day, she quips, “I don’t know what all the fuss is about; I feel exactly […]

Abia: I’ll rather quit politics than contest 2023 gov poll By Clifford Ndujihe Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji, hardly grants interviews, appearing to be media-shy. However, in this chat, he spoke on Abia politics, why the legislature enjoys harmonious relations with the executive, why he will not contest 2023 […]

Leader of African Democratic Congress, Ibeju Lekki chapter, Ekanem Idara, in this interview, says her mission in politics is to correct the impression that women cannot mange power in the country. She also speaks on why she chose ADC

In this discussion, Ajibola Joshua Ajayi, an expert in energy finance and investment structuring, shares insights into the evolving landscape of energy financing

Caroline Moore is the Convener of Why I am Alive initiative and the CEO of Eureka Productions Ltd – a media production organisation that specialises in content creation, media buying and public relations among others. She is driven by the passion to ensure people find their purpose in life. She has done numerous projects that bordered on helping individuals discover their purpose of existence. Moore, who has partnered with renowned individuals and organisations like WIMBIZ, RCCG National, Glazia, Tara, and Trany among others, tells her story

Lawal Demola is a pharmacist by training but a digital media wizkid by interest.  Since his switch in profession, the enthusiastic young man has leveraged new media to build a reputation for himself in the entertainment, lifestyle, business and corporate industry circle.

The latest hike in power tariff has attracted comments from many persons and organisations. In this interview with UDEME AKPAN, the National Secretary, Nigeria Electricity Consumers Advocacy Network, NECAN, Mr. Uket Obonga, said the tariff should not be allowed, as it could lead to closure of businesses, unemployment and loss of revenue in Nigeria.

Temi Olajide is a Certified Child Sleep/Potty Training Consultant and Child Psychologist. She is Nigeria’s first Certified Child Sleep consultant, Founder and Lead Strategist at Mummyclinic Global Services.

Dr John Emilimor is a Dental Surgeon and a Pastor. He left medical practice years ago to go into full-time ministry. In this chat, he speaks on what bedevilled Nigeria and why obviously prayers are not being answered and the type of prayers we  need. Excerpts:

Publicity Secretary of pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Mr. Yinka Odumakin, in this interview, examines issues surrounding the launch of a security outfit for the South-West region, Operation Amotekun, saying the birth of the platform does not foreclose the need for regional autonomy. He dismisses arguments against the outfit, saying any society facing threats posed by suspected herdsmen, kidnappers and others could have done the same.

Olubunmi Aboderin-Talabi is the immediate past Executive Council Chairperson of Women in Management, Business and Public Service ,WIMBIZ. She is also the Founding Publisher of Clever Clogs Books and Convener of Akada Children’s Book Festival. In this interview, she shares her experience as leader of Nigeria’s top female platform dedicated to  inspiring women to attain leadership roles in management, business, and public service.  She also talks about her work as a children’s book author.

Secretary of Yoruba Council of Elders, YCE, Dr. Kunle Olajide, in this interview, speaks on the launch of Operation Amotekun by Southwest governors.  He sees the development as a critical step towards having true federalism.

MINISTER of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige is rated high in the South East. His achievement during his tenure as the governor of Anambra State between 2003 and 2006 is still rated high among Anambra people. In this interview, Ngige spoke on the easiest way for the Igbo person to become the president of Nigeria. He also spoke on the Second Niger Bridge, the ongoing repairs at the Akanu Ibiam International Ariport, Enugu, the leadership of APC in the South East and the controversial zoning arrangement for governorship in Anambra State.Excerpts:

The Imo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (ISOPADEC), a commission established by the government of Imo State in 2007 to manage the 13% oil derivation for the oil producing communities in the state, has been in the news for the good reasons since the new management led by the Managing Director, Engr. Owuoma Anthony Okwuosha, came on board in July 2019. This is a clear departure from the sordid tales about the Commission some years ago. The act establishing the Commission provides a sharing formula of the 13% oil derivation, with the state government getting 60% of the fund while the Commission manages the remaining 40%. In this interview, the Managing Director explains what the Commission is doing to address the challenges faced by the people of the oil producing communities.Excerpts: