For Jim Nwobodo, it’s about a good name
For some time now, one Basil Ogbuanu, said to be a Lagos-based businessman, has been up and about dragging the name of Senator Jim Nwobodo and his wife, Patricia. At issue is a piece of land at an estate owned by the former governor of old Anambra State. I hear the matter is already in […]
The falling heavens: ASUU strike vs students
AFTER reading series of write-ups and several comments from different sections of social media on the on-going ASUU strike, and most especially the actions and reactions from layers connected with the strike action; students, staff, Federal Government and the Nigerian populace, I have been propelled to join the trending discuss with this piece of mine.
Warri Federal Constituency: We must review the Candidates’ Score Card of Service
The 2019 election is around the corner and the people of Warri Federal Constituency have an opportunity to decide and shape the direction of progress of her people for the next four years.
Nigeria’s cryptocurrency market in 2019, beyond
OWENIZE ODIA The bears had a field year in the cryptocurrency markets around the world in 2018. By December 2018 the valuation of the global cryptocurrency market capitalisation was around $135 billion compared to the same period in 2017 when it was at $500 billion. Leading cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and others saw historical price drops. […]
2019: Chima Anyaso Represents a Great Hope for Nigeria
The primary election that brought forth Chima Anyaso has remained an epochal event in the political history of Abia State and indeed Nigeria. That event has restored the course of history and delivered a renewed hope and abundance of progress. Anyaso’s entry into politics and his election has, according to many, redefined the politics of Bende and restructured the political terrain positively in a way that provides a new impetus for progress and prosperity because of Anyaso’s excellent character and pedigree.
INEC and responsibility for management, control of 2019 electoral security
AS we approach the General Elections, there is need to lend one’s voice to ensuring that a peaceful, free, fair and credible election is conducted by Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. Shortly before the former Inspector General of Police, IGP, Ibrahim Idris left office, I watched a programme where there was an argument of who should be in control of Police personnel posted to work with the INEC, during elections between him and the INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. Whilst the former IGP was of the opinion that the Police should be in charge, the INEC Chairman thought otherwise, stating that INEC ought to be in charge.
