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Ben Ezechime, Enugu A university lecturer, Prof. Okey Ikeanyibe, has said that failure of many social policy programmes of various administrations was due to lack of expertise by people handling it. Ikeanyibe, who is a Professor of Administration and Policy at the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), said this at the unveiling of a new Institute of Social Policy Studies, UNN. “Though everybody thought it to be an all comers affair but there is expertise and that is why you see many government social policies fail. “For example, a lot of poverty alleviation policies in the country are being implemented…
Dear Mr President, I write to you with deep sense of grief regarding the unfortunate accident that befell us Nigerians in the passing of a handsome, young and talented gentleman Mr John Paul Obumneme Odonwodo. However, I am filled with great optimism that this is a perfect opportunity for us to make necessary changes and start doing things slightly differently. The history of Nollywood is one that depicts the entrepreneurship and doggedness of the average Nigerian youth. Nollywood has grown from grass in the early 1990’s to the second biggest film industry in the world today only second to India’s…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has warned that it would no longer tolerate the obstruction of its operations by suspects or their agents. The anti-graft agency gave the stern warning Wednesday in a statement by its Head, Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale, According to the statement, any further attempt by anybody under any guise to obstruct the operations of EFCC, will be met with punitive actions. The statement posted on the X account of the anti-graft agency read: “Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, wishes to warn members of the public that it is a criminal…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, will on Thursday, April 18, 2024 arraign a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello, before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. This is contained in a statement posted Wednesday night on the X (formerly Twitter) handle of the anti graft agency. According to the statement, Bello will be arraigned before Justice Emeka Nwite alongside three other suspects, Ali Bello, Dauda Suleiman, and Abdulsalam Hudu on 19-count charge bordering on money laundering to the tune of N80,246,470,088.88 (Eighty Billion, Two Hundred and Forty Six Million, Four Hundred and…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Chairman Enugu State Hospital Management Board (ESHMB), Dr Eric Odo, has threatened to suspend any non- performing Chief Medical Officer in the state. Odo said this during his maiden meeting with all the chief medical officers in general and cottage hospitals in the state. He said that today marks a great turn around in the board, adding that he would no longer tolerate the attitude at which most of the medical officers display while carrying out their duties. The chairman appreciated them for the work they had done so far noting that their efforts was not…
By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu Public relations as it concerns the media has received a much needed breakthrough in the just published book, Media Relations Playbook: 25 Proven Effective Hacks by Chido B. Nwakanma. Contemporary developments in media relations in Nigeria and much of Africa are explored with a mastery that compels attention. The much sought-after media consultant and educator, Chido B. Nwakanma, has over the past nine years facilitated training sessions on Media Relations Management at professional forums and academe, and has distinguished himself as Adjunct Faculty at the esteemed School of Media & Communication, Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos. Its instructive…
Our Reporter, Abuja Businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, on Wednesday was granted N10 million naira bail with two sureties in like sum by the Federal High Court in Lagos State. The celebrity barman had earlier pleaded not guilty to tampering and abusing the naira during his trial. Cubana Chief Priest was arraigned before Justice Kehinde Ogundare by the EFCC on three-count charge bordering on abuse of naira by allegedly spraying and tampering with the nation’s currency at a social event, contrary to the provisions of the Central Bank Act of 2007.
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka No fewer than 1,000 students of Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State, have protested against incessant fees allegedly imposed on them by the management of the institution. The students carried placards with different inscriptions such as “Reduce the cost of texts books,” “Allow us to do our medical and data capture,” “Say no to corrupt stakeholders,” “Say no to exam fees,” “Breakdown our tuition fees,” etc. They chanted solidarity songs as they marched from the school main gate to the administrative building, departments, permanent site and terminated at the popular school tower to show their displeasure over the…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia State High Court sitting in Umuahia, Tuesday, commenced pre-trial hearing, on the N1.5 billion defamation suit filed by a former Governor of the state, Senator Theodore Orji, against his kinsman and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prince Benjamin Apugo. Senate Orji dragged Apugo to court in 2020, following an alleged defamatory remarks the APC Board of Trustees (BoT), member made against the former Governor during a live radio programme. Apugo had accused the former Governor of looting the state’s funds during his tenure as the State’s Chief Executive. Meanwhile, when the matter came…
By Stephen Obidike The weather was mild with a cool fresh breeze that reminded you of cool refreshing air in the African village. I just finished a very busy shift at the local hospital near my house and was going to walk home. As I looked up, In the distance, my colleague who just came back from holidays was walking briskly towards me. He was gesticulating and mouthing, “how far?,” the typical Pidgin English greeting in Nigeria. We exchanged handshakes and a very brief side hug while I asked him about his trip. He looked ecstatic, grinning from ear to…