Can NDC Resolve Growing Concerns in Abia State Before 2027?
By Phillip Ogbonna As Nigeria gradually moves toward the 2027 general elections, political parties are expected to strengthen their internal structures, inspire confidence among their members, and present themselves as credible alternatives to the electorate. In Abia State, however, concerns are beginning to emerge within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), prompting important discussions about fairness, inclusiveness, […]
Buhari’s medical trip
I HEARD with great shock, sadness, and disappointment the news of a statement issued on Sunday, June 5, 2016, by the Special Adviser (Media and Publicity) to Mr. President, informing the general public that President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR will proceed on a 10 day medical vacation to London from Monday, June 6, 2016, during which period he is billed to see an E.N.T. specialist for a persistent ear infection, based on a recommendation for further evaluation said to have been advanced by Mr. President’s Personal Physician and an E.N.T. specialist in Abuja.
Sexual Harassment Bill: A Step In The Right Direction
The history of sexual harassment dates back to the pre-colonial era when women were accorded little or no rights whatsoever – they were often married out against their wish, sacrificed as virgins or married to deities where they became ready sexual preys to the chief priests or custodians of such deities. While these repressive and degrading habits have abated following the introduction of Western education, it is unfortunate that the inhuman practice has not only crept into our citadels of learning but has continued to assume worrisome proportions to the consternation of parents and education authorities in the country alike.
Ugwuanyi and the potency of diplomatic governance
In a democratic system of governance like ours, strategic diplomacy has been adjudged, tested and trusted as the best approach to finding lasting remedies to burning issues of governance. Great and age-long results have been made possible through constructive engagement and dialogue with relevant stakeholders than by the use of dictatorial methodology.
Dora Akunyili – An Exceptional Leader Worth Remembering
The saying: “Great leaders don’t set out to be a leader; they only set out to make a difference”, is apt in describing only few Nigerians likelate Dora Nkem Akuyili (OFR), former Director General of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). It is another June 7th marking the second year of your glorious departure from planet earth, thus the Association of Credible Leadership in Nigeria (ACLN) acknowledges her struggles and numerous achievements targeted at repositioning Nigeria.
Uguwanyi and democracy dividends
IT was about 2:25 pm on May 29, 2016, when Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State mounted the podium at Michael Okpara Square, Enugu, to address the people of the state on his administration’s one year stewardship.
