|By Dr. John Egbo, Deputy Sheriff (Rtd.) Governor Peter Mbah stands at the centre of a bold vision to redefine Enugu State’s development trajectory and secure a more prosperous future for its people. His administration’s drive to expand infrastructure, modernise education and healthcare, strengthen security, improve transportation and stimulate economic growth reflects an ambition to…
The political feud between the camp of former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi, and the administration of Governor Chukwuma Soludo has escalated dramatically following a sharp counterpoint from Obi’s Media Adviser, Mr Idris Zekeri Jnr., Spokesman, Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR). Reacting to a publication emanating from the state’s ruling circle urging the Anambra…
By Valentine Obienyem Sixty-six years ago today, the Union Jack was lowered and the Nigerian flag was raised over a free and sovereign nation. After decades of colonial rule, Nigerians became masters of their own political destiny. The decisions affecting our collective life were no longer to be made in London; they were to be…
|By Nnamani Arinze Darlington In just three years, Enugu State has witnessed a transformation so sweeping that it literally stares one in the face. But in an era of cynicism, when obvious truths can so easily be denounced without the least scruple, the architects of such unprecedented development have compiled it into a single, formidable…
|By Franklin Ebuka The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has, in recent days, stirred a fresh conversation after expressing concern over the growing practice of Nigerians recording police officers while on duty and turning such encounters into social media content. Disu spoke when the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, accompanied by…
|By Franklin Ebuka Anyone with a good knowledge of the deterioration of the First Niger Bridge’s carriageway and the vandalism of critical components, including portions of the expansion-joint steelwork and nuts and bolts on the stanchions and steel trusses, will appreciate the necessity of the ongoing emergency rehabilitation and maintenance works. The First Niger Bridge…
|By Franklin Ebuka Something worries me about Anambra State—not because the state is not making gains in infrastructural development, and not necessarily because the government of the day is not performing. My concern is about the democratic credentials of the state and the growing tendency of government to interfere in institutions and structures that ought…
“Not the cry, but the flight of a wild duck, leads the flock to fly and follow.” This wisdom aptly captures Senator John Azuta Mbata, a man whose courage, resilience and leadership have repeatedly distinguished him. His journey in public service is one marked by experience, perseverance and a deep understanding of the responsibilities that…
|By Valentine Obienyem I have not only closely watched many Catholic prelates, both in Nigeria and across the world, over the years; I have also studied some of them. One Cardinal who has always stood out to me is Francis Cardinal Arinze. His life, priestly ministry, intellectual clarity, humility and service to the universal Church…
By Sammie Echi Agbo As political office-holders position themselves for another electoral contest, the real question should not be who deserves another tenure, but what was achieved with the mandate already entrusted to them. Beyond the political calculations, there is a more fundamental question that citizens must begin to ask: What is the purpose of…
