The 2023 Presidential Election: Reflections on ‘Igbo Unity’

“Opposition against the political ambition of individuals is guided by political interests, not by ethnic identity” ―Ebuka Onyekwelu The concept of ‘Igbo unity’ seems to interest all Nigerians of all ethnic nationalities, particularly as it concerns national politics. Discussions on Igbo unity arise only in relation to national politics, especially when the presidential election is around the corner. But also when there is an argument on the propriety of ‘allowing’ an Igbo man to become...

NCDMB to Host Local Content Investment Forum – Official

ABUJA — The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), says it will host the Africa Local Content Investment Forum (ALCIF) to foster sustainable funding of Africa oil and gas projects. The forum is scheduled to hold in Lagos on March 7. Executive Secretary of the Board, Mr. Simbi Wabote, who stated this in a statement, on Saturday in Abuja, said that energy transition agenda was posing new challenges to Africa. Wabote said the initiative...

Nigeria Will Soon Be Linked By Rail -NRC

ABUJA — The Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Mr. Fidet Okhiria, has expressed hope that the country, within the next five to 10 years would be linked by rail. Okhiria told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday that this would be achieved in line with the determination and will of the present administration. He added that the Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi was also making endless and tireless efforts to ensure the...

E-ticketing is The Way to Go- NRC

ABUJA — The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has reiterated the importance of e-ticketing platform in the purchasing of tickets across the country, saying it’s the way to go. Mr. Fidet Okhiria, NRC’s Managing Director, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria( NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. ”E-ticketing is the way to go. We have started and we have made significant progress in Kaduna -Abuja train service and we are also...

Fuel Queues Ease Off in FCT

ABUJA — Queues for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at Fuel Stations in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) following an artificial scarcity have ease-off, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. NAN reports on Sunday that normalcy has been restored as many fuel stations at Central Business District, and Nyanya-Karu-Kurudu-Orozo-Karshi axis are currently selling at the normal rate of N165 per litre and dispensing with all pumping machines. NAN reports that last week, many fuel stations...

NRC to Train Staff on Customer Relations

ABUJA — The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) said one of its cardinal programmes for 2022 was to train its staff on customer relations. Mr. Fidet Okhiria, NRC’s Managing Director, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. Okhiria commended NRC staff for maintaining high discipline when carrying out their responsibilities. He however said more training especially in customer relations was necessary to help the staff relate more and...

Activist Gets Endorsement to Run for President

An activist and former Commissioner for Women Affairs in Washington DC in the U.S., Dr. Carol Nwosu, has been given endorsement by some women groups to run for the presidency of Nigeria. Nwosu received the endorsement at a ceremony held at Ado in the Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State on Saturday, where she received the traditional title of “Udemba – The People’s Ambassador’’. The title was given to her by the Eze Igbo...

Lubrication―this pressure key would open your flood gate of haven

Don’t be fooled. Lubrication is key. It’s is a mediator. A messenger that appeases her aloof cunt. It makes the crooked way straight And causes rivers to flow in desert places. It opens her flood gate of haven And causes her to bend protocols for your sake. It’s a way maker and a yoke breaker Her stingy laps fling wide at its glossy arrival. You stroke her walls and she hails you “ikemba”. You can’t...

Group Roots for Tinubu, Says He Will Hand Over to Youths

LAGOS — Chief Franklin Ebere-Njoku, Southeast Zonal Coordinator, Tinubu Support Organisation (TSO) has expressed confidence in the ability of Chief Bola Tinubu to transit power to youths if elected the nation’s president. Ebere-Njoku, also a national executive member of the Buhari Campaign Organisation (BCO) said this on Friday in Abuja during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). NAN reports that Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State and a chieftain of ruling...

U.S. Pledges to Support Nigeria’s Fight Against Modern-day Slavery

ABUJA — The U.S. government on Thursday pledged to support Nigeria in its efforts to combat modern-day slavery and all forms of human trafficking and smuggling. Ms. Kathleen FlitzGibbon Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Abuja said this at an event organised to commemorate the 2022 National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. The event, held in collaboration with the DEVATOP Center for African Development under its “TALKAM” Human Rights Project, had the theme...

WP2Social Auto Publish Powered By : XYZScripts.com