By AMINU JAHUN  THE centrality of the teacher to the school system underscores the yearly observance, since 1994, of the World Teachers Day, which originated in the 1966 UNESCO/ ILO Recommendation on the status of teachers, complemented by another recommendation on the status of higher education teachers in 1996, making the ILO/ UNESCO recommendations on teachers  […]

By CHEKWUBE NZOMIWU Judging by the experience of the advanced Western democracies and even some evolving ones, political parties, without a doubt, play a critical role in the survival and growth of democracy in any country where it is practised. Besides recruiting and training aspirants for public office and seeking to get their candidates elected to […]

BY EMAMEH GABRIEL In the quiet corners of rural Nigeria, where the struggle to survive often overshadows the hope for a healthier tomorrow, in 2007, a beacon of compassion came shining bright on the lives of the people of Abia and neighbouring states. For 17 years, Barr. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, the Honourable Minister of State for […]

By KELECHI DECA I HAVE studied in great detail the economic policies and trajectory of over 35 countries that moved from low income to middle and high income in the last 50 years. There is nowhere on earth where their people were ‘Impoverished into Prosperity’.  This clearly reminds me of that evergreen quote by the wartime prime […]

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By Ezenwa Nwagwu My recent article on the need for political parties to introspect and reform, following the Edo governorship election, has sparked a lot of interest and reactions. In that intervention, I emphasized that we cannot deliberately excuse the internal flaws of political parties and actions of politicians while intentionally using INEC as scapegoat […]

By Toby Prince Nigeria’s vast maritime frontier stretches an impressive 84,000 nautical miles, rivalling a third of its landmass. With over 3,000 lakes and rivers, this complex terrain demands bold leadership. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recognised this challenge, appointing Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla as Chief of Naval Staff in June 2023. A seasoned navigator, […]

Hon. Anemero is a man who derives joy in giving back to the society, therefore he does not want to see or hear that any child from Etsako clan or beyond cannot go to school because he or she is poor

By EDWIN UHARA ACCORDING to Wikipedia: “Price gouging is the practice of increasing the prices of goods and services to a higher level much higher than is considered reasonable or fair.” In other words, price gouging is the act of increasing prices of goods and services without recourse to common sense or moderation. Price gouging is […]

By Ibrahim Musa  Rt. Hon. Olufemi Gbajabiamila’s loyalty finds its perfect echo in a timeless biblical truth: a man cannot serve two masters. This dedication, driven by principle rather than personal gain, stands as a testament to his strong character. Inspired by the unyielding devotion of biblical figures, Gbajabiamila’s commitment shines brightly. His steadfast resolve […]