By Farooq A. Kperogi When I wrote my column last week about being sick and tired of being sick and tired, I had not the slightest inkling that it would resonate with such vast and varied strata of the Nigerian public sphere. I merely wanted to ventilate the pent-up disillusionment that had welled up in me over time and expected most people to ignore my self-absorbed rumination. Columnism is, after all, self-expression before it is public commentary. In fact, all forms of writing are conscious and unconscious self-portraitures. As Nobel-Prize-winning…
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NASS Move For Another State For S/East, Laudable
The many decades of clamour for an additional state for the South East geo-political zone of Nigeria has been on for some years now. This clamour is predicated on the obvious fact that the southeast remains the only geo-political zone of the country which has only five states with fewer number of local government areas. The other geo-political zones namely: South-South, South-West, North-East, North West and North Central, have six states each except North-West with seven states to her advantage. Only five states means the South-East has just 15 senators,…
Read MoreDepopulation GMO: Tinubu Govt Signs Off Nigerians Lives To Bill Gate
By Afam Echi There are strong indications that the Bill Gate agenda to reduce world population with the blacks as focus is graining round through the complicity of weak and corrupt African leaders. Information has filtered that Nigerian officials have signed off a Memorandum of Understanding with agents of the Bill Gate Foundation signaling the commercial dissemination of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) (seeds). This has grave implications for food supplies, our health and environment. GMO seeds are not natural but created in the laboratory by removing the organic substances and…
Read MoreImo Gov Reacts After Having Meeting With Ohaneze Business Leaders
The executive Governor of Imo state, Hope Uzodimma has reacted after he had a meeting with Ohaneze Business Leaders at the Government House in Owerri, Imo state capital. Governor Hope Uzodimma stated on his verified Facebook page; “I had a productive meeting with members of the Ohaneze Business Leaders who paid a courtesy visit at the Government House in Owerri. Our discussions centered on creating a favorable atmosphere for business ventures in our region, aiming for economic stability.” He added; “The meeting highlighted the mutual commitment to enhancing our region’s…
Read MoreNwachukwu assumes office as commissioner for education
Following the splift of the Ministry of Education into Tertiary/Technical and Primary/Secondary school ministries by the state Governor, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodinma, the new Commissioner of Tertiary and Technical Education, Prof. Victor N. Nwachukwu has assumed office, with a promise to do all within his power to achieve a transformation of the higher institutions in the state in line with 3R mantra of the present administration. In a brief ceremony at the Ministry of Education on Thursday, June 27, Prof. Johncliff C. Nwadike who now continues as Commissioner for Primary/Secondary…
Read MoreNURTW Leaders Visit Imo Commissioner For Transport-Abazu, Solicit Support
By Onyinyechi Nwankwo To achieve a well coordinated and refined transport sector in Imo State, the Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers,NURTW, Imo State Chapter, Hon. Samuel Udeh (Ezeumuokorobia) has led the State Administrative Council,SAC of the union on a courtesy call to the newly appointed Commissioner for Transport,Hon.Chika Benson Abazu. The courtesy visit took place last Thursday at the office of the Commissioner for Transport, at the State Secretariat in Owerri. Congratulating the Commissioner on his befitting appointment by the State Governor , the NURTW Boss…
Read MoreN27bn fraud: Supreme Court upholds conviction of ex top Banker
After 13 years protracted legal battle, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has upheld the conviction of Francis Atuche, the former Managing Director of the defunct Bank PHB Plc. The apex court’s unanimous decision was delivered by Justice Moore Adumein, upholding the rulings of both the trial court and the Court of Appeal. The Supreme Court emphasised that Francis Atuche did not provide sufficient grounds to challenge the findings of the lower courts regarding his credibility. The court reiterated its stance that an appellate court should not interfere with a trial…
Read MoreImo: After Killing Of 6 Trader, Police Vow To Arrest Perpetrators
The Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, on Thursday, expressed the determination of the police to apprehend the killers of six traders in the Okigwe area of the state, assuring the residents, particularly the traders at the Gariki Market, in the Okigwe Local Government Area of the state of their maximum safety and security. Danjuma gave this assurance during his visit to Okigwe for an on-the-spot assessment of the market following the unwarranted attack in the area by hoodlums. He expressed sadness over the ugly incident while commiserating with…
Read MoreImo NURTW Pays Courtesy Visit To Dpty CoS , Assures Union’s Support
By Onyinyechi Nwankwo Recalling the unpleasant position of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Imo State Chapter, before the arrival of Hon. Samuel Udeh, (Ezeumuokorobia) as its Chairman, the Deputy Chief of Staff,CoS, on General Services to the Governor, Ferdinand Uzodinma, has lauded the Union’s Boss for his doggedness in transforming the Union in the state. The commendation came when the NURTW State Administrative Council ,SAC led by its Chairman, Hon. Udeh, paid a courtesy visit to the Deputy Chief of Staff at Government House, Owerri, last Thursday.…
Read MoreNSE Yenagoa Branch Inaugurates Edoghotu As 12th Chairman In Bayelsa
…Honours Teibowei, Dangana, Sokari, Uku-Philip and Oguntala The Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE Yenagoa Branch has inaugurated Engr. Boyibim Jonah Edoghotu as it’s 12th Chairman in Bayelsa state. The inauguration ceremony of the 12th Chairman alongside the new executive took place at the Harold Dappa Briye International Conference Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Those inaugurated as part of the 12th executive committee members include: Engr. Adou Doubra David, Vice Chairman, Engr.(Mrs) Deborah Ebimrkumo, Secretary, Engr. (Mrs.) Diepreye Omubo, Assistant Secretary; Engr. (Mrs) Idubamo Rebecca Treasurer, Engr. Dr. Ebiyeritei Wisdom, Financial Secretary,…
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