Air Vice Marshall Mohammed Umar (Rtd) as an achiever par excellence
By Bankole Sulaimon   President Mohammed Buhari’s anti-corruption crusade deserves our commendation and support especially with the prosecution of some perceived high and mighty in our society. The victims cut across all boundaries from the civil service, politicians and of recent senior military officers both serving and retired. Unfortunate,... Read more
Background to the rising tensions in Igbo Communities of Southern Nigeria
By Igbonekwu Ogazimorah The Igbo Communities, though not limited in their indigenous habitations, to the South East of Nigeria, are the core areas of the last secessionist bid in the years, 1967 – 1970. Of course, these Igbo, producing the best runners working for Nigeria independence, with such prime... Read more
Nigeria Claims Developing Framework to Mobilise Revenue from Non-oil Sector
  The Federal Government yesterday indicated its resolve to ensure the nation’s tax system reflects the commercial activity levels in Nigeria.   In order to achieve this, the Federal Government is committed to the process of mobilising revenue from the non-oil sector. In a keynote address at the opening ceremony of... Read more
“Local government administration in Nigeria in gradual deterioration” – Hilliard Eta
Prince Hilliard Eta, the National Vice Chairman (South-South) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), recently had an interactive session with select journalists in Calabar where he gave strong opinion on a number of national issues. He also expressed some misgivings on local government administration saying that governance at the... Read more
Fayemi lauds Umahi,  hands over Mineral Buying Centre to Ebonyi 
  The Minister of Solid Minerals, Kayode Fayemi,has handed over  a Federal Government-owned  Mineral Buying Center in Abakaliki to the  Ebonyi State Government. He told the state Executive Council members during a courtesy visit on them on Monday that the centre would help the state curb  the activities of... Read more
Why Ebonyi PDP Congess was peaceful
  Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi has described the PDP state congress held  at  the Abakaliki Township Stadium on Tuesday as most peaceful and the best so far in the state.Governor Umahi told journalists   after casting his vote   that  the success of the congress was attributable  to the... Read more
The Nigeria of Buhari’s narrow dreams
By Ebi Asain Everyday, Buhari is sounding more and more like the recalcitrant slave master who is coming to terms the survival of his fiefdom is at stake. Consequently, like every dictator, he has taken to intimidate those who think it is high time they fought for their self-emancipation.... Read more
Eastern Defense League Cautions on Grazing Reserves in the South East of Nigeria
                                                 Press Statement We, The Eastern Defense League, would like to make the following statement. “We would like to state in clear terms that the visitation... Read more
Nigerian States’ Governors will do well to learn from Obiano, says Bishop of Kaduna
The Bishop of Kaduna Diocese, Rt Revd Timothy Yahaya has admonished that “Obiano should please tell other governors how he is governing Anambra State” while calling on Christians to live a life that truly reflects the teaching in the scriptures. Bishop Yahaya gave the advice in his homily during... Read more
Cross River Sports Commission, NRA, family slate final rite for late John Okon Ene
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar The final rites for late Super Eagles midfielder, John Okon Ene, is slated for May 13 with a testimonial match to mark his exit from football .The burial programme from the deceased family obtained by sports writers in Calabar indicated that the deceased would be... Read more