By Barr. Aja Peter Obiora. Enugu State. In recent months, the National Assembly’s renewed push toward creating a new state, Anioma State or Etiti State, for the Southeast geopolitical zone has reignited conversations about justice, equity, and the structure of Nigeria’s federalism. To many, this development is both commendable and long overdue. For decades, the Southeast has remained the only zone with five states, while others enjoy six or even seven. That singular shortfall has had deep and wide-ranging implications, from political representation and federal appointments to infrastructural distribution and…
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ATIKU AND HIS 1001 MARABOUTS
By Steve Osuji The way of marabouts: Let’s put this in perspective. Taking some insightful liberties is a part of the tools of this writing trade, so we say upfront that ATIKU actually may not have 1001 marabouts serenading him right now. At least EXPRESSO hasn’t counted them, but the story over the years has always been that this is the season of the wizened clerics and quasi-soothsayers in the camp of the Khalifa. It’s a well known tale that Abubakar Atiku, also known as the Khalifa by his acolytes,…
Read MoreBURIAL CEREMONY TURNS CHAOTIC.
…As accidental discharge kills one. The cordial Community relationship between Orogwe and Ndegwu in Owerri West went sour last Wednesday following the sudden death of an Ndegwu Vigilante personnel during a burial ceremony of one Lolo Nze Ononogbo of Umuomara Ndegwu. According to an eyewitness, who spoke to this Reporter on condition of anonymity, the burial ceremony had been on smoothly until a little disagreement arose among youths of the area at the venue. The disagreement drew the attention of Vigilante personnels around, among them…
Read MoreEnvironment in partnership with Military -Ogbonna
…As Nigerian Army joins Àbia. Drive The Commissioner for Environment Àbia State Philemon Asonye Ogbonna said that his ministry have come to partnership arrangement with the men of 145Battalion Nigeria Army as they participated in the October Sanitation exercise. He made the disclosure while addressing newsmen shortly after the exercise at the High Court premises Umuahia last Saturday. According to him, the situation in isi_gate has seriously improved as a result of the presents of the soldiers, adding that the soldiers will continue to join his ministry in the monthly…
Read MoreOZOPROF Sets Agenda For Socio-political, Economic Devt Of Owerri Zone
A Socio-political and economic youth-interest group in Imo state based in Owerri geo-political zone,the’Owerri Zone Progressive Forum’, OZOPROF,has braced up to attract desirable Socio-political and economic development,as well as break the barriers of prolonged marginalisation of the zone in the awaited 2027 General Elections and beyond. A statement jointly signed by the Co-ordinators of the group,Comr.Chinonso Okere and Pastor Ejinkonye Tobechukwu, which was made available to journalists in Owerri, stated that the objectives of OZOPROF include;empowering and equipping Owerri zone youths with credible information on available and profitable skills, knowledge…
Read MoreNnamdi Kanu: Patriot Without Tact.
MNK, that is what his admirers and followers call him. They are many, running into millions. They love him, venerate him, and even worship him. They proclaim that they are ready to forego their properties outside Igboland, their wives and children, money, contacts insofar they follow MNK to achieve what he professes. What does he profess? Total and unconditional liberation of Igbos in an illusive country they admiringly call Biafra. Mazi Nnamdi Kanu,MNK is not the first to proclaim Biafra. Genera Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu had initially done that on May…
Read MoreNigeria needs compassionate, courageous leadership to rise — Peter Obi
The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has said that Nigeria’s major problem is not a lack of resources but the absence of leadership rooted in unity, compassion, and genuine empathy. Obi stated this in a post titled “Better Leadership for a Better Nigeria” on his verified X handle on Wednesday. He explained that after attending the burial of Dr. Christopher Kolade in Lagos, he travelled to Abuja for the concluding session of the Oxford Global Think Tank Leadership Conference, organised by Mrs. Arunma Oteh at the…
Read MoreExecutive Arm In Nigeria Must Disclose Contracts Sum, It’s Public Fund After All.
Government projects such as roads, bridges, schools, hospitals, conference centres, among others, are funded with taxpayers money and/or public funds in Nigeria as in other climes. By implication, such funds used in the execution of government or public projects must have to pass through appropriation in the legislature – parliament, national assembly, state assembly, or congress – as the case may be. This therefore suggests that since government projects are a matter of public concern, there is no reason those in the executive arm of government should not disclose…
Read MorePeople of Umunumo, Ehime Mbano Stakeholders Visit Anambra-Imo River Basin Dev.Authority Boss, Hail His Outstanding Performance.
It was a day of history at Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority (AIRBDA), as HRM, Eze Peter Opara, Eze Udo1 of Umunumo Ancient Kingdom, and the Councillor representing Umunumo ward, Hon.Inegbu Okey Jonas, led leaders of Umunumo community in Ehime vMbano LGA, Imo state on a courtesy visit to the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of AIRBDA, Rt. Hon. Barr. Anthony Emeka Nduka, at the Authority’s headquarters in Owerri, last Friday. Among the personalities who made the visit included, HRM, Eze Sam Okeke, Chioke1 of Umuchoke Autonomous Community, HRM,…
Read MoreNkwa Chi Kwere Movement Storms Ideato South In Imo
…As national leader lays mother to rest The Nkwa Chi Kwere Family led by Dr Chijioke Kaduru has extended their deepest condolences to Chief Chijioke Uzomba and his family on the passing of their beloved mother. Members of the Nkwa Chi Kwere movement from across the nine Local Government Areas of Owerri zone joined their dear friend and brother in mourning the loss of his mother ,Mrs Veronica Uzomba, paying their last respect at the burial ceremony held in Umuobom in Ideato-South in Imo State on October 31 . The…
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