By Sonala Olumhens As a Nigerian with considerable interest in public affairs, the Grand Ballroom of New York City’s Hilton Midtown Hotel, the venue of “Afro-Economics & Government Policy: A Conversation with Governor Peter Obi,” was my destination last Sunday. The engagement followed others in the United States, some of which had been mismanaged by local organisers who chose to charge a gate fee. Not New York, which was free to every registered attendee, thanks to the Columbia University’s Africa Business Club and Black Law Students Association. The Hilton Grand…
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Funmilayo Ransome Kuti: Fela Kuti’s Mother
In school they told you she was the First Woman to drive a car in LAfrica, she’s more than that… She was a teacher, women’s rights activist, political campaigner and traditional aristocrat. She was the only woman among the men that fought against colonial rule. She was the only woman in National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC) delegation to London in 1947 to negotiate for independence. She is the mother of Fela Anikulapo Kuti and BecoRansomeKuti. She is also the grandmother of Femi Kuti and SeunKuti. FunmilayoRansome-Kuti “sacked”…
Read MoreQueen Elizabeth, Myself Queried Abacha’s killing of Saro-Wiwa -Anyaoku
…Says you could never disagree with Her Majesty …ON COLONIALISM: No lasting animosity towards United Kingdom By Charles Kumlou A former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, in this exclusive chat, speaks on the demise of Queen Elizabeth II, discussing the significance of her reign, personal encounters and the warm side of the monarch beyond her public image of seriousness. Anyoku also reveals how alongside the Queen, who until her death was the Head of Commonwealth, and others handled the killing of Ken Saro Wiwa by the late maximum ruler,…
Read MoreTribute To Queen That FED ON The Blood Of 4.3m Igbos In 1967-1970
By Igboayaka Igboayaka The national President of Ohanaeze Youth Council, OYC, the apex Socio-cultural youth organization of Ndigbo, Comrd. Igboayaka O. Igboayaka has written a mind blowing tribute to Late Queen Elizabeth 11 of Britain. Filled with the indignation of the agonies of the Igbo nation, the indefatigable youth leader of the race recounted on the innocent blood of Ndigbo that was shed during the genocide, as instigated by the British government. The tribute serves as a retrospect of the pains and agonies of the downtrodden ethnic group which they…
Read MoreOur Achievements In Human Capital Development Unprecedented In FEDPOLYNEK History–Rector
By Ugochukwu Iwuji The Rector of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Engr. . M.C. Arimanwa FNSE JP, says that his administration has recorded an unprecedented feat in human capital development in the history of the polytechnic. The smart Rector made this remarkable revelation when the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NTA Chapel, paid him a courtesy visit in his office last Friday. Fielding questions from the visiting journalists, the Rector stated that his administration had carried out the largest single staff recruitment in the history of the polytechnic which helped to bolster the…
Read MoreResolve lingering strike, C&S Prelate begs FG, ASUU
The Prelate of the Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church Worldwide, His Most Eminence, Baba Aladura, Elder Dr. David Bob-Manuel, has urged the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities to resolve the lingering strike with urgency. Elder Bob-Manuel made the call on Wednesday at a press conference to mark his fifth induction anniversary. The leader noted in his address that the ongoing strike undermines the development of human capital and makes the certificates obtained from Tertiary institutions of little or no value. He said,…
Read MoreRenovation of Imo Assembly Complex: Speaker hails Imo Gov, welcomes Buhari
By Williams Odunze The Speaker Imo State House of Assembly,Rt.Hon.Kennedy Ibeh has commended the Governor of Imo State Senator Hope Uzodinma for the Renovation of the Imo State House of Assembly Complex,describing him as a man of honour even as he welcomed President ,Muhammadu Buhari to the state. Speaking with House of Assembly Correspondents and other Journalists at his office, the Speaker applauded the Governor for his immediate response to the rescue of the Complex which was at the brink of collapsing. The Speaker, maintained that despite the meagre resources that…
Read MoreImo Govt. Kicks Off Hotels Enumeration, Recertification, Tourism Establishments
Imo State Tourism Board in conjunction with Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has commenced enumeration and recertification of tourism facilities and establishments in Imo State. The exercise is in line with Imo State Tourism Corporation ( Amendment) Law, 2017, and the principal law, Imo State Tourism Law No 12 of 1981, which provide for enumeration, classification, registration, licensing, regulation, promotion and establishment and maintenance of data base of all tourism related operations and facilities in Imo State and for their periodic recertification. To that end, all tourism facilities…
Read MoreAkwaja decries women mortality at childbirth, promises quality, affordable healthcare
By Onyinyechi Nwankwo Pained at the rate at which women lose their lives daily during childbirth as a result of bad healthcare system, a vibrant and God fearing female candidate for Orlu State Assembly under the political platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Dr . Justina Ekene Akwuaka-Akwaja, has promised to end the alarming women mortality by attracting high quality and affordable healthcare services to her constituency when she is elected. Dr. Akwaja who made the promise in a chat with newsmen at the grand finale of her…
Read MoreEze Ishiala Umudi- Udenkwo Escapes Kidnappers Den In Imo
…Recounts ordeal …Fears over wave of abductions The Traditional Ruler of Ishiala Umudi Autonomous Community in Nkwerre Local Government Area of Imo State, His Royal Highness Eze Joel Udenkwo has regained his freedom after escaping from his abductors. The royal father popularly known as Udekings, who was kidnapped Friday last week in Owerri, where his electronics shop is located, was said to have escaped from the hands of abductors in a manner reminiscent of a miracle. Eze Udenkwo, who was said to have escaped Monday night, told newsmen in Owerri that the…
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