ILORIN — The Southern Youth Assembly of Nigeria (SYAN) on Wednesday in Ilorin said the association would continue to support the peaceful coexistence and unity of Nigeria. Mr. Jonathan Adekunle, the National Speaker of SYAN made the pledge while addressing newsmen at a press conference in Ilorin. Speaking on the 2023 General Election, Adekunle reiterated the association’s commitment to the politics of equity and fairness. He called for the Presidency of Nigeria to be rotated...
Uganda’s entry into the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to combat the terrorist Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) diverts attention away from equally pressing issues at home. By Michelle Gavin, Guest columnist and blogger In late October and again in November, Uganda was the target of terrorist attacks perpetrated by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a group based in the Democratic Republic of Congo and linked to the self-proclaimed Islamic State. In response, Uganda has deployed a significant...
TSU’s offer was therefore the foundation of the confidence that invoked his NFL prospects in his junior season. By his senior year with the Texas Southern Tigers, Strahan was already positioned for his unexpected expedition to stardom. All through last week, NFL Hall of Famer Michael Strahan dominated the news media. Every news outlet featured him on the screen and in print because of his latest career endeavor. Strahan, who won Super Bowl XLII...
“Prof. Soludo must stand firmly and define the type of government he wants to run from day one in office” ―Ebuka Onyekwelu With four months left for Governor Obiano to hand over to the Governor-Elect, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, it is expected that political intrigues will set in to define Governor Obiano and Prof. Soludo’s relationship, moving forward. Much of these intrigues will be set in motion by aides to governor Obiano who are now switching...
ENUGU — The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), says it is putting in place final modalities to carry out massive campaign against fire outbreaks within the South-East as dry season sets in. The South-East Coordinator of NEMA, Mr. James Eze, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Saturday. Eze said that the NEMA would carry out the massive campaign within Anambra, Enugu, and Ebonyi States, adding that it would be...
ABUJA — The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Sulyman Abdulkareem and the Vice President of the Silverbird Group, Guy Murray-Bruce were amongst 28 other recipients of the maiden edition of Nigeria most respected CEO’s Awards. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the award ceremony held in Abuja on Saturday saw 30 personalities receive awards in different categories as the most respected CEOs in various sectors of the economy. Baroness Paulette Kporo,...
ENUGU — Police have arrested and are investigating a case of two brothers, Chima Nnamani and Michael Nnamani, for alleged involvement in serial raping of a nine-year-old minor within Enugu community. The two brothers, who are from the same biological parents, hail and live within the Akpawfu community in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State. The Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Daniel Ndukwe, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of...
LAGOS — Mr. David Anyaele, Executive Director of Centre for Citizens With Disability (CCD), has canvased for equal opportunities for Persons With Disability (PWDs) and access to participate in the political and governmental activities in the country. Obinna made the appeal in Lagos as part of activities to mark the International Day For Persons With Disabilities. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2021 edition of the global celebration marked annually on Dec.3...
“Fortunately or not, democracy dictates that electorates must select from those that have presented themselves to govern.” ―Ebuka Onyekwelu With just a few months left before the 2023 presidential election takes the centre stage, the Southeast is yet to boldly move towards securing the tickets of major political parties in Nigeria. By the Southeast, I am talking about Igbo political leaders who are members of these parties and who have the precise capacity to match...
Would female empowerment lead to the neglect of the boy-child in Nigeria? A man named Ambrose is seated perusing a magazine. He pauses at some page and shares his thoughts with his friend, Ann. Ambrose: Look, these girls that you guys are empowering will still grow up to marry these boys that you are neglecting. Ann: (trying to understand) Explain better. Ambrose: Nowadays, you see girls achieving more than the boys in schools. You see...
