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By Azu Ishiekwene I understand wealthy US citizens and conservatives of the evangelical hue rooting for Donald Trump. The rich believe he would loosen regulations and protect them and their businesses from excessive taxation. Conservative evangelicals believe he is the bulwark against wokeism, especially the ultra-liberal variety. And white folks want their country back. But Africans at home and in the Diaspora – what is their business supporting a guy who described their continent as a “shithole” and has worn his anti-immigrant rhetoric on his sleeves? It didn’t seem to make sense that anyone who saw Trump 1.0 would ever…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu President-General of Nigerian Union in South Africa, Hon. Doris Ikeri-Solarin, has tasked Nigerian women on taking up leadership positions and attaining their socioeconomic and political dreams. Ikeri-Solarin gave the task in Enugu at ‘Nwanyi Bu Ife’ (A Woman is Great Treasure) Festival 2024 with the theme, “A Woman and Her Dream: Where Are Our Women?” The festival also featured Women Doing Amazing Things (WODAT) award ceremony conferred on 30 distinguished Nigeria illustrious daughters, who have continued to push the boundaries of limitations in their spheres of human endeavours. Ikeri-Solarin, who noted that only women can multi-task and…
…Pays N90b out of N191 b inherited debt Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has said that $159 million foreign direct investments were recorded in the state between June 2023 and June 2024 under his watch. Otti, who disclosed this during a media parley on Thursday night in Umuahia, also said he had paid N90 billion out of the N192.2 billion debt his administration inherited from his predecessor. On the foreign direct investment, the Governor said that Abia had moved from the 27th position to the 3rd position in terms of states with highest foreign direct investment.…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia As a mark of honour and to immortalise the first civilian Governor of Abia State, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, Abia State Governor, Gov. Alex Otti has renamed the Abia State Polytechnic to Dr Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Aba. Governor Otti announced this at the Inter-denominational church service organised by the Abia State Government in honour of the late former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Christopher Ogbonnaya Onu, held at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia. The Governor recounted the outstanding contributions and accomplishments of Dr. Onu to Abia State and the nation at large noting that he was a patriot…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Gov. Alex Otti of Abia State, has inaugurated the board and management of the newly created Greater Ohafia Development Authority (GODA). The agency has Prof. Awa Kalu (SAN), as Board Chairman and Obinna Odum as Director General. Inaugurating the board at the Banquet hall, Government House Umuahia, Governor Otti said that “GODA is a creation of his government backed by law.” He said that members were carefully selected to man the agency, adding that his administration is deliberate about GODA’s creation as it is aimed at bringing even development to Abia State. While recalling that his administration…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Renowned communications scholar and Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State, Professor Umar Pate, has decried Nigeria’s absence of a functional information policy, stressing its crucial role in national development. Pate made this assertion while delivering a keynote address at the Professor Chinyere Stella Okunna International Conference, held at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Wednesday. He explained that a well-crafted information policy is essential for effective communication, governance, and socio-economic growth. According to Pate: “Nigeria’s lack of a functional information policy hinders its ability to harness the potential of information and communication technologies for national development. “We…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Enugu State Government has withdrawn from the suit filed by 16 states challenging the laws that established the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, as well as the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, NFIU, Recall that the Enugu State joined the suit which was initiated by the Kogi State Government currently pending at the Supreme Court. Enugu becomes the sixth state to withdraw from the suit following the earlier withdrawal by Anambra (ninth plaintiff), Adamawa (16th plaintiff) and Ebonyi (18th plaintiff). Recall also that the Apex Court had after hearing on October 22, reserved judgment in the…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka It was an outpouring of emotion and tributes as trailblazing scholar and communications guru, Professor Chinyere Stella Okunna, was celebrated for her remarkable legacy and contributions to the field of communication. Okunna was honoured at the maiden edition of Professor Chinyere Stella Okunna International Conference organised by the Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, on Wednesday. The conference themed: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Communication Practice and Scholarship in Nigeria, drew participants from the academia, media and beyond. Speaker after speaker drummed praises and accolades for her outstanding career achievements and impacts in the…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Former US President, Donald Trump, has finally won the 2024 presidential election after picking a total of 291 electoral votes. His major challenger, Vice President Kamala Harris, won only 223 electoral votes to come second. Harris has already conceded defeat, and called Trump to congratulate him. Only 270 electoral votes are needed for victory, and Trump surpassed the requirement. Trump and his wife, Melania Trump and his son Barron Trump arrived at the West Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, where he spoke to a crowd of enthusiastic supporters. Donald Trump will be America’s…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Rector, Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu, Very Rev. Fr. Albert Ikpenwa, says the seminary has produced four cardinals, 14 archbishops, 37 bishops and thousands of priests since it officially opened in 1924. Ikpenwa disclosed this on Tuesday at a news conference to give insights to Bigard Centenary Celebration scheduled to begin on Nov. 10 in Enugu. He said the seminary had also produced thousands of priests working in Nigeria, Europe, America, Australia and other parts of the world. Ikpenwa listed the Cardinals to include Francis Arinze, Dominic Ekandem, Christian Tummi and Peter Okpalaeke. According to him, some…