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The newly sworn in national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, has expressed apprehension and uncertainty about the party’s return to power in 2019, saying it is going to be herculean a task. He however noted that it is achievable, just as he assured that he would ensure internal democracy is enthroned in the party. Secondus, a former deputy national chairman of the PDP was sworn in as the new chairman of the party in the early hours of yesterday after defeating all the aspirants who contested the coveted position with him in the party’s national elective convention held at Eagle Square, Abuja. Protests had trailed his victory, with two aspirants, Prof Tunde Adeniran, former minister of Education, and media mogul, Raymond Dokpesi, rejecting the outcome of the contest. Before then, former deputy national chairman of the PDP, Chief Bode George; former Ogun State governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel; former governorship candidate in Lagos State, Jimi...

The thin line between despotism a and a democracy is the rule of law. The rule of law presupposes that all individuals, including those who make laws and the people entrusted with the duty of enforcing those laws, are subject to the law. In other words, the law is supreme and binding on all persons and entities. Nigeria has experienced a series of totalitarian regimes and the numerous negative effects of those governments are still felt till date by Nigerians. The reign of terror associated with those regimes, massive lootings of the common wealth and the outrageously high levels of human rights abuses cannot be forgotten in centuries to come. In fact, Nigeria is in its unenviable shape today largely due to the corruption and mismanagement of her resources experienced during the military regimes. Having experienced firsthand the level of degeneration that occurs in a country without rule of law, it is incumbent on us all to protect our democracy and the rule of law associated with i...

Time and again we have seen individuals, companies and even civil societies give awards and accolades to very corrupt members of the Nigerian political class, past leaders who have milked dry the breasts of our country for their selfish benefits, and high ranking members of the public service who have done nothing but collect unearned salaries and contribute to the decay in the civil service. In fact Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida and Sani Abacha have been given awards by not only civil society groups but also former Nigerian Presidents. We praise Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, James Ibori, Chimaroke Nnamani, Dimeji Bankole, Bode George, Joshua Dariye, Murtala Nyako, Orji Uzor Kalu, Lucky Igbindedion, and even Bukola Saraki for their “selfless service”, “exceptional leadership styles” and “integrity in service”. Our people are mad!!! They can only be mad, or perhaps I am the mad one. On a second thought we are certainly all mad!!!  If not, how do we explain these? What explanations can we...

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Thursday that, in recognising Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, President Donald Trump was obeying the will of the American people.  But Washington’s top diplomat has stood by his boss and insists the decision has not marred what has otherwise been a very positive reception from EU and NATO colleagues.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the return of the former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, would add value to the process of rebuilding the party for greater heights. In a statement issued by Mr Dayo Adeyeye, National Publicity Secretary of its National Caretaker Committee, the party described the return of Abubakar as “welcome development”. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Dayo Adeyeye “We are indeed glad that he has realized the unbridled lies and deceit of his former party, the All Progressive Congress (APC). “The PDP remains his home; a house he was part of building and which he helped to nurture. We believe his return will add value to the process of rebuilding our party to greater heights. “This is another milestone recorded by the current leadership of our party in its quest to reconcile, rebuild and restructure the PDP ahead of the 2019 general elections and beyond. “We will continue to remain transparent and dedicated to the service of this party,” the...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the return of the former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, would add value to the process of rebuilding the party for greater heights. In a statement issued by Mr Dayo Adeyeye, National Publicity Secretary of its National Caretaker Committee, the party described the return of Abubakar as “welcome development”. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Dayo Adeyeye “We are indeed glad that he has realized the unbridled lies and deceit of his former party, the All Progressive Congress (APC). “The PDP remains his home; a house he was part of building and which he helped to nurture. We believe his return will add value to the process of rebuilding our party to greater heights. “This is another milestone recorded by the current leadership of our party in its quest to reconcile, rebuild and restructure the PDP ahead of the 2019 general elections and beyond. “We will continue to remain transparent and dedicated to the service of this party,” the...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the return of the former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, would add value to the process of rebuilding the party for greater heights. In a statement issued by Mr Dayo Adeyeye, National Publicity Secretary of its National Caretaker Committee, the party described the return of Abubakar as “welcome development”. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Dayo Adeyeye “We are indeed glad that he has realized the unbridled lies and deceit of his former party, the All Progressive Congress (APC). “The PDP remains his home; a house he was part of building and which he helped to nurture. We believe his return will add value to the process of rebuilding our party to greater heights. “This is another milestone recorded by the current leadership of our party in its quest to reconcile, rebuild and restructure the PDP ahead of the 2019 general elections and beyond. “We will continue to remain transparent and dedicated to the service of this party,” the...

Awka- Etiti Community on the 25th of November 2017 made history by conducting a peaceful election, which saw to the emergence of a newly elected executive which will run the affairs of the town union for another tenure of 3 years. The election which was keenly contested, with the use of option A4 saw the emergence of Chief Joachin Okeke, as the newly elected President General of Awka-Etiti Community. In his interaction with newsmen, the newly elected President General, Chief Joachin Okeke thanked the people of Awka Etiti for finding him worthy to be elected as their  new President General. He called on those that vied for the position with him to close ranks to work for the overall benefit and development of Awkaetiti community. He said that his election as the President General will be a new dawn in the annals of the history of Awkaetiti. In his valedictory speech, the out going President General, Mr. John Unachukwu, thanked the people of Awkaetiti, for the assistance they gave h...

The Crown Prince of Nnewi dynasty, Prince Obi Orizu, has donated hostels and a cafeteria to Nigerian Science & Technical college Nnewi, through his foundation Prince Obi Orizu Foundation, as part of his contributions to charity and community development, with assistance from Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah and friends. In his keynote address at the occasion, Prince Obi Orizu, said that the welfare of the younger generation is  uttermost to him, considering the privilege they enjoyed while going to school. He said that the environment at which most of the students in this era study is terrible and promised to do something in that direction to ensure that they had a new lease of life. He said that the project would have been commissioned in 2015, but for obstacles that came their way, but thanked God that the event for the handover of the hostels and cafeteria coincided with his 52nd birthday, which to him is double celebration. He thanked Dr Ifeanyi Ubah, for his assistance in  th...

After careful analysis of the 2018 budget as presented to Anambra state house of Assembly, by the Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, we make bold to state that the budget if implemented will go a long way in further growing the economy of the state.   In line with the government’s promise to build a greater tomorrow, with the title of “the Budget for Value-for-Money, Economic Diversification and Job Creation”. The proposed budget size is N166.9bn, representing a 43% increase on the current year’s budget, will be a plus for the people of Anambra state, The expansionary budget with resolve to continue to deliver the dividends of good governance to the people of Anambra, will be to the greater advantage of the people. With the 2018 budget of Anambra state hinging on Value-for-Money, to be succeed in the 2018 fiscal year, the government may do well to carefully assess all activities and make difficult trade-offs to ensure it focus solely on implementing projects and programs that pro...

His Excellency Chief Willie Obiano has promised to usher in a new order in his second term in office. He said this in a meeting he held with members of his cabinet in Awka. Chief Obiano handed down this stern warning to members of his cabinet, during an exco meeting in Awka last week. The Governor said that any Commissioner, Special Adviser or civil servant found culpable for any act of fraud or corruption in Anambra State will automatically be dismissed from the work force. The Governor warned that with his re- election for a second term, governance would not be as usual. He said that there must be a sense of commitment and seriousness in all public servants in the state who want to be part of the new revolution that will be introduced in the state to serve the people of the state better. The Governor disclosed that there will be checks and balance in every aspect of government business now and that all loopholes must be completely plugged to checkmate the activities of those who hav...