Opinion

Greatness is nothing but repeated excellence. The  Vice Presidential debate might have come and gone, but it engraved an indelible impression on my mind and that of so many Nigerians. The fiercest and strategic battle of the 21st century, is not that of weapons and physical strength, but contestation of …

 “That’s him, that’s him,” the two old women, wrinkled and bent with age, exclaimed. You could see wonderment and fulfillment in their eyes. And as if on cue, they both began to cry. It was in Bauchi earlier this year. President Muhammadu Buhari was visiting to commiserate with the people …

  This Christmas is different. In years of yore Anambra people returned to celebrate the Christmas holidays in their various towns and villages without a get-together at the capital city of Awka. With the Maiden Edition of the Anambra Homecoming Festival happening in Awka, all that will change. The complete …

  nuzoma@yahoo.com The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, flag bearer for the Imo State governorship Elections in 2019, Rt. Hon Emeka Ihedioha is currently in USA on a seven days long sensitization and interaction with Imo in diaspora on his governorship bid. The former Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives has been …

BY FRANCIS ANEKWE OBORJI The Nigerian Guardian Newspaper wrote in its editorial of May 11, 2011 (dedicated to the then newly Beatified John Paul II), that the journey to Sainthood in the Catholic Church is an effort many in humanity attest: “In Nigeria, the Catholic Church is holding its breath …

  When the idea of an Adams Oshiomhole becoming the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, was broached, not a few party members scratched their heads. That the governing party was in a terribly bad shape going into the 2019 general election was never a matter of debate. …

  Hydrogen has long been used across several industries, including the process for converting heavy petroleum extracts into lighter, exploitable forms of fuel. But the objective of turning hydrogen itself into a viable and clean energy source to power vehicles and heat houses is the potential game-changing solution that could …

  It was my buddy Tony Akudinobi, the utilitarian art honcho, who heads Hammerhead Integrated Ltd, that brought to my attention the 5th Anambra Book and Creativity Festival (Anbukraft) holding from October 22 to 27, 2018 at King David Hotel, Awka, Anambra State. The remarkable event of my attendance was …

  The Okwadike at 80 Symposium presents us with another opportunity to dialogue on the journey we consciously embarked upon, called democracy, for our own good. Political philosophers of both ancient, medieval and contemporary times agree that man opts for government in order to create social order and control through …

What did Adebayo Shittu, the Minister of Communications, use on Nigerians?  Did he use the “juju” called “asegbe”? Reminds me of one of the songs by juju music maestro Sunny Ade: “Nwon ni ki n ma su s’epo mo su s’epo nwon o ba mi wi rara; nwon ni ki …

  turnpot@gmail.com  0705 263 1058 I do not agree with the National Assembly’s bill granting autonomy to local governments, the so-called third tier of government. The nitty-gritty of LG autonomy is that the Councils will no longer be tied to the apron-strings of State Governments. The bone of contention usually …

President Biya won disputed elections on 7 October amidst rising unrest in Cameroon LONDON, United Kingdom, November 14, 2018 On 6 November, Paul Biya was inaugurated for the seventh time. The 85-year-old has already been in power for the last 36 years and will now serve another seven-year term. President …

  Sometime in 2016, the Executive Governor of Imo state, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, hosted senior journalists and editors of Imo state origin at a meeting held at Government House Owerri. During the meeting, which was his first since he became governor, he took time to explain his vision for the …

In 2009, Margaret Atwood wrote a piece titled ‘The Future without Oil’ for a  German Newspaper, Die Zeit. In that famous article, she said “it’s not climate change, it’s everything change”. That piece which is as relevant today as ever, presents us a picture of a possible future of an …

    The recent report that two global banks – HSBC and UBS- have closed shops in the country should be a source of concern to well meaning Nigerians. Though no reasons were given for their decision to leave the country, it could be assumed that the banks no longer …

  The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, Friday, said the controversy concerning President Muhammadu Buhari’s school certificate is embarrassing and felt a sense of duty to produce and deliver to him a confirmation and attestation of his results, in form of a duplicate certificate. This is a god-sent, with WAEC …

  By Emmanuel Jonathan, JP. The 2018 Aiteo Cup (otherwise known as the Federation Cup) may have come and gone but the drama and miraculous manner with which the Rangers International Football Club clinched the Cup would remain a story that would be told and referenced while discussing issues relating …

  turnpot@gmail.com  0807 552 5533 All Progressives Congress, APC’s National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, has raised the alarm that some elements within the party are plotting his removal. There are many reasons why the party appears to be ending so quickly for the ex-Edo State governor. Scriptures say those who live …

Many analysts think Mr Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the PDP made a wise choice by picking Mr Peter Obi as his running mate. I think so too considering the poor shape of our economy today. We are thick in debt; unemployment is high and so is extreme poverty which …

turnpot@gmail.com  0705 263 1058 One of the basic rules of identification an intern or cub reporter learns is never to write someone’s name using only the first name or surname. The reason for this is not far to fetch: First name, surname or initials do not properly and adequately identify …

Remarks By Mr Oseloka H. Obaze, PDP Candidate in the 2017 Anambra State Gubernatorial Elections at the Emergency Meeting of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, South-East Zone, held at 3p.m.  On Saturday, 13/10/18, at the Enugu Zonal Office, 16 Iyienu Street, Independence Layout, Enugu.   Mr. Vice-Chairman, we have been summoned …

As they always do, the kingmakers of Nigeria have chosen for us our next leader. Remnants of the coup plotters of 1966 have almost always determined “who gets what, when and how” in the country for the past 52 years. Last weekend, they picked Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as the man …

Upon assumption of duty as the governor of Enugu State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi launched what would become the slogan for his administration, “Enugu State is in the Hands of God.” Though the few discerning minds in the state who knew that adapting a rather religious posture might just be a game …

It’s really mind-boggling, so to speak, this entire Akinwunmi Ambode business.  The guy with the dubious distinction of being the first sitting governor in Nigeria to know he would not be returning to the Office more than seven months before the end of his first term in that Office now gallivants all …

  “Men talk as if victory were something fortunate. Work is victory.” Ralph Waldo Emerson This may probably get me fired. May be that’s hyperbolic. But it will fetch me a serious reprimand. I am going against the boss’s “counsel”. He pointedly asked us (personal aides) not to “gloat” for his …