The internet today is transforming the world economy, creating economic opportunities that were not there before. From the Europe, Africa and to the rest of the world, the internet has now become a major force transforming and boosting collaborations among nations.

THAT was a direct quotation from the late anti-corruption, anti-impunity and an honest human rights advocate, Bamidele Aturu, while responding to my initial disposition to leaving oppressors to the judgement of Almighty God. To him, powerful elements in the society would rather wish to be taken to the courtyard of God than be sued in the court of law because of their arrogance and power intoxication.

THERE is a yellow rainbow across the skyline of Abia State. There is a yellow syndrome pervading the state. The colour, yellow, is ubiquitous in all nooks and crannies and has transformed into a mental construct. There is yellow everywhere. Governor Theodore Orji has painted Abia yellow with his Youth Empowerment Programme.

The focus of global health concern is now on Ebola virus, which is currently ravaging some West African countries, as the deadly disease has the propensity to spread across national borders in epidemic proportions which can be very catastrophic

THE evolving trend in most parts of the world is for tested technocrats to adorn the garb of politics after serving humanity in different capacities. When technocrats enter governance in Nigeria they do so via two means. Either by getting appointed by a government that wants to benefit from their technical expertise or by getting fully involved in the electoral process and getting elected.