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By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu The recent announcement of the proposed adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s classic novel Things Fall Apart as a global television series with the iconic actor, Idris Elba, starring as Okonkwo has animated the cultural firmament of the world. David Oyelowo’s Studio A24 will serve as producers of the TV series in partnership with Achebe Masterworks. The power of television is almost boundless as could be seen from the worldwide sweep of the adaptation of Alex Haley’s Roots. Things Fall Apart on television will definitely attract quantum viewership across the globe as per the well over 40 million…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Governor Peter Mbah-led administration in Enugu state has demolished a suspected kidnappers den in Awgu Local Government Area. This was part of the government’s efforts at ridding the state of criminalities. The demolished duplex at Amabo, Owelle-Court in Awgu Local Government Area was confirmed to be a den for kidnappers and other criminals activities. Speaking after the demolition exercise, the chairman, Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority, ECTDA, Mr Uche Anya, said governor Peter Mbah had zero tolerance for banditry and insecurity. Mr Anya said that prime suspect has been arrested and would be prosecuted accordingly. He…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Concessionaires of some popular relaxation resorts and Hospitality outfits in Enugu Metropolis have cried out over demolitions of their investments worth several millions of naira. Enugu metropolis is among few other cities in the country, which boasts of a number of scenic recreation parks, green, open spaces for events, sports, and family relaxation. Some of these parks include Edward Nnaji, Onwudiwe, Eze, Ngwo, and Ejindu parks, among others. However, these parks were concessioned to private developers and tourism/hospitality managers by past administrations as a means of revenue generation and job creation. These recreation parks were lawfully leased…
Uzor Maxim Uzoatu The docudrama, Fela: The Man and His Music is a fact-driven story of Fela Anikulakpo-Kuti that focuses on the legendary musician’s defiant crusade against injustice in the brutal military era. On being invited as the official media observer of this Founder’s Day joint Theatre and Music Production by the Head of Department of Theatre and Film Studies UNN, I prodded to know why the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) decided to honour Fela Kuti on their Founder’s Day. My interaction with Associate Professor Gregory Mbajiorgu yielded the startling and stunning responses below: Greg Mbajiorgu “The Founder of the University of…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Gov. Siminalayi Fubara, Sunday, swore in the newly-elected council Chairmen of the 23 Local Government Areas of Rivers State. The new Mayors were sworn in at the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House Port Harcourt, few hours after the Chairmen were issued Certificates of Return by the Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, Adolphus Enebeli. The election was held on Saturday in a tensed environment with the Nigeria police withdrawing from providing security. Recall that the Action Peoples Party, APP, virtually swept the Council poll held Saturday across the state as it won 22…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia In their quest to promote academic excellence and reading culture among students, stakeholders in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, have initiated inter-secondary school quiz competition for all secondary schools in the council. The competition, according to a statement by the stakeholders, Ikwuano Elite Forum, “seeks to trigger critical thinking and intellectual curiosity” among students in the council. According to the statement signed by the Head, Media and Publicity of the organising committee, Mr Charles Nnaji, the theme of the competition is: “Igniting the Flame of Academic Excellence in our Next Generation of Leaders.” The competition…
By Cheta Nwanze As news of Israeli attacks on Hezbollah reaches our shores, it would be understandable for some Nigerians to find themselves drawing parallels to our tumultuous history with Boko Haram. The shift in leadership that often follows such strikes, typically resulting in more radicalised and violent successors, is a familiar pattern. The Nigerian Boko Haram insurgency is a striking example of how the extrajudicial killing of a leader can backfire and lead to even greater violence. In 2009, the group’s founder, Mohammed Yusuf, was captured by Nigerian security forces, only to be executed while in custody, along with Buji…
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu On 7 June 1911, the High Court of Australia decided a very interesting case. It arose from a publication issued two months earlier, on 7 April 1911, by a newspaper called The Mercury, published from Hobart, in Tasmania. Under the title “A Modest Judge”, the newspaper took aim at Mr. Justice Higgins, a senior judge of the High Court of Australia who was also the first President of the Commonwealth Court of Conciliation and Arbitration. According to the records, in a case presided over by Justice Higgins in the Court of Conciliation and Arbitration, a lawyer,…
Erstwhile Okilolo of Asaba Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN, was Saturday coronated as the 14th Asagba of Asaba kingdom, Delta State. Azinge pledged to operate an open-door policy, anchored on justice, fairness and constructive criticism. He however stated that there would be zero tolerance to gossip in his palace. Azinge’s ascension to the throne was sequel to his emergence as Asagba of Asaba designate at an enlarged meeting of Asagba-In-Council and members of the kingdom after a selection process by the five quarters of the kingdom held on 18 August, 2024. Azinge, former Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Former governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate for the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has commended the Dame Irene Okwuosa Memorial Hospital in Anambra for its exceptional efforts in providing free heart surgeries to over 117 patients. Obi gave the commendation during his visit to the Hospital in Irefi Oraifite in Ekwusigo Local Government Area, emphasising the importance of health as a cornerstone for societal growth and development. He praised the medical facility for its world-class standards and the dedication of its medical personnel in saving lives, especially through their free heart surgeries. Speaking highly…