ConservationNigeriaSpecial ReportVIDEO: How Plastic Waste Disrupt Aquatic Life in Port Harcourt

Beloved John (Staff Writer)December 12, 2020

Behind the suburban Amadi-Ama community in southern Port Harcourt is a vital inland water body. This is Amadi creek, an estuary which lies on the north of the Bonny River, upstream from the Bight of Benin. Aside the destructive oil spills, the waterway is also struggling with the swirly toxicity of plastic junks, exposing the fauna to more harm. Indeed, the negligence of Nigerians and the disinclination of the government to control single use of...

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NewsNigeriaSpecial ReportHow the Economic Recession is Shaping this Year’s Christmas in Southeast Nigeria

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)November 30, 2020

For the second time since 2016, Nigeria has gone into an economic recession. This time, the worst the country has seen in three decades. The situation as bad as it is, is further exacerbated by rising inflation and as this year’s Christmas is only days away, costs of food items, household needs and other daily consumables are already far above the purchasing power of many Nigerians. WAP’s staff writer Ebuka Onyekwelu explores the influence of...

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Law & JusticeNigeriaSpecial ReportLike Odi and Zaki Biam, Like Oyigbo, Rivers State

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)November 2, 2020

Special Report by Ebuka Onyekwelu In the past few days, Oyigbo in Rivers State has been in the news on a daily, for among others things, military occupation and summary execution of residents by members of the Nigerian Army. In so many places, what is happening in Oyigbo has been given ethnic colouration as Igbo people are said to have been the target of the massacre. Basically, the information circulating about the Oyigbo situation is...

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Law & JusticeNigeriaSpecial ReportThe Other Side of the Attack on the Osun State Governor, and the Politics

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)October 18, 2020

For about two weeks now, Nigerian youths have been protesting against police brutality and extra-judicial killings that were often fronted by a police unit referred to as Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad popularly known as SARS. The government on the other hand had responded to the protest by announcing the disbandment of the police unit. However, the protests continued with protesters arguing that it could be an “audio announcement’ as this is not the first time the...

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InfrastructureNewsSpecial ReportRoad Infrastructure Nears Total Collapse in Anambra State

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)September 28, 2020

Special Report by Ebuka Onyekwelu As heavy downpours continue across Anambra state, the condition of most roads in the state is only getting worse, with many nearing total collapses, even as some are experiencing diverse levels of erosion. From Awka the state capital to Onitsha the commercial never centre, and to Nnewi the industrial hub of Anambra state, and down to suburban areas and villages, the story is the same. In Anambra state, road infrastructure...

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EnvironmentNewsSpecial ReportIncreased Level of Flood in Anambra Puts Residents on the Edge As Environmentalist, Government Officials React

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)September 22, 2020

Special Report by Ebuka Onyekwelu “NIHSA wishes to use this medium to advise state and local government, stakeholders, multinational companies and public-spirited individuals and philanthropists that all hands should be on deck to save the country from the consequences of flood pandemic in the year 2020”. Only a few months ago, precisely in July, the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency – NIHSA- had warned that several Nigerian states are at the risk of experiencing “massive flooding”....

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Special ReportAmid COVID-19 Pandemic, Anambra Startups Struggles

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)September 15, 2020

Report by Ebuka Onyekwelu AWKA — Pandemics are purely health-related, however, “throughout history, pandemics have had profound economic effects”, writes The Economist. This is true as can be observed with the COVID-19 pandemic, not just in Nigeria but around the world. More people have lost their job, many businesses are struggling while some have collapsed under the weight of the burden of the pandemic, yet, it is not over. In Anambra State, it is no...

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EducationNewsSpecial ReportWorld Literacy Day in Nigeria: Sally Mbanefo; Anambra Commissioner for Tertiary Education and Bierrenu-Nnabugwu; University Don, React

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)September 8, 2020

Today is celebrated all over the world by all members of the United Nations as World Literacy Day. The UNESCO on October 26, 1966 declared September 8 World Literacy Day and ever since, the day has been set aside to highlight the importance of education on societies and individuals. However, year 2020 is the first time since 1966 that education is disrupted all over the world because of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Consequently, this year’s...

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NewsNigeriaSpecial ReportPulse of the People on Government’s Demolition of Emejulu’s Residence: Justice of Retaliation?

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)August 29, 2020

The demolition of private residences within Enugu metropolis is not a new phenomenon. From past administrations to the present, homes have been pulled down if such buildings are used for nefarious activities or if it alters the original master plan of the city or vendetta. Sometimes for the good of all, such hard decisions could be taken but preceded with dialogue, consent, and compensation. The demolition of Architect J Emejulu’s residence of No.23 Eziokwe street,...

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NewsPoliticsSpecial Report2023: APC Must Allow Tinubu to Contest – Babachir Lawal

Ibrahim Abdul' Aziz (Correspondent)August 23, 2020

…… Roasts Oshiomhole, Reveals Why He Was Removed As APC National Chairman A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Babachir Lawal, says to avoid ‘’wrath of God’’  the National Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, must be given a chance to contest 2023 Presidency. Lawal who was sacked as SGF in October 2017 after he was indicted in N544m grass-cutting scandal, made this comment while speaking on...

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