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By Rudolf Okonkwo It took the conviction of Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, for me to conclude that the most significant thing that would happen to the United States of America is for Donald Trump to return to the White House. When Hunter Biden was found guilty of lying about drug use while buying a gun, his father issued a statement saying he was disappointed at the outcome of the trial but that he still had confidence in the jury system. What kind of nonsense statement is that? When Trump was found guilty of falsifying business records, he…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has threatened of “unpleasant consequences” over the withheld salaries of university lecturers following the 2022 eight months strike. Chairperson of ASUU, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, MOUAU, branch, Professor M. C Ugwuene, who addressed a press conference Thursday at the university campus, warned that if no urgent and serious measures were initiated by Government to avert the looming danger, university system in Nigeria could further be pushed down the drain. ASUU members who later embarked on protest march round the campus, accused Government of insensitivity towards the welfare of its members.…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The tourism, travel and aviation industry in Nigeria has received a major boost as Jands Travel Network, Enugu, launches a Travel/Tourism Business School in Enugu State within South-East. The firm’s Managing Director, Mrs Chioma Obi, who has operated in the industry for over a decade, disclosed this to newsmen in a press conference on Thursday in Enugu. Obi said that Jands Travel/Tourism Business School was established in Enugu to create awareness and instil knowledge of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry in the South-East with a view to boosting the economy of the region and Nigeria in general.…
By Azu Ishiekwene It was different 16 years ago. Very different. At that time, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was relatively new and walking where angels feared to tread. That was unusual for a government institution, especially a law enforcement agency. So unusual that one of Nigeria’s most courageous social crusaders, Gani Fawehinmi, a thorn in government’s side, joined forces with the commission in the fight against corruption even when the man he loved to hate, Olusegun Obasanjo, was president. But you couldn’t blame Gani. The first decade after transitioning to civilian rule in 1999 was an “enough…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State, has called on eminent sons and daughters of his state to support his government’s agenda of transforming the state into a liveable homeland. He has therefore urged them to embrace the Public Community Private Partnership (PCPP) initiative and other programmes of the government for the development of the state. Soludo made the call in a release by the Commissioner for Information, Paul Nwosu, emphasising the importance of unity and collective effort in building a prosperous, livable and and sustainable future for the state. It read: “Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has a…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says the agency’s biggest challenge on its fight against Illicit drugs in Enugu was the growing intake of methamphetamine – Mkpuru-mmiri. The Enugu State Commander, Mr Abel Wadahi, disclosed this at the commemoration of the 2024 United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with the theme, “The Evidence is Clear: Invest in Prevention.” The event which held at the Enugu State High Court Auditorium on Wednesday was organised by the NDLEA in partnership with David Folarinmi Foundation. Addressing newsmen, the commander said the rate at which youths…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Anambra State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says a total of 2.8557 tons of drugs have been seized between June 2023 to June 2024 in the state. Also announced was the arrest of 360 suspects, prosecution of 197 and counselling/rehabilitation of 258 between the same period. State Commander, Onyishi Daniel Ogbonna, made the disclosure at the United Nations Day For Drug and Illicit substances abuse, themed, “The Evidence Is Clear: Invest in Prevention.” He said the feats were achieved through morale boost of officers by NDLEA Chairman Chief Executive Officer Brig. Gen.…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Anambra State’s First Lady, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has asked parents and community leaders to take the ongoing campaign against drug abuse and illicit trafficking in the State as a personal responsibility to safeguard the future. Mrs Soludo stated this at Oyi Local Government Area headquarters, Nteje, during an event to mark this year’s International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Addressing the theme of this year’s celebration, “The Evidence Is Clear: Invest in Prevention,” Mrs Soludo said the scary statistics of people who are into drug abuse in Nigeria should worry anyone who cares about tomorrow’s…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Enugu State Government said it has put measures in place for the prevention of malnutrition related health challenges, especially, among children and mothers in the state. The state committee on food and nutrition led by the state commissioner for health, Emmanuel Obi, disclosed this at a press briefing in Enugu. The Commissioner disclosed that surveys have shown the huge toll taken on children resulting in stunted growth due to improper nutrition. Obi disclosed that the health ministry had, in collaboration with the office of the first lady of the state embarked on awareness creation among communities…
By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu The written word is lord over the universe. The coming of the internet instead of killing the book as prophesied by some never-do-wells has in fact enshrined the great books in the eternal library. It is cool by me today to undertake a grand tour of reading touting knowledge from ancient hieroglyphics to the modern webzine. There is no escaping the matter that religion seasons with sacred scripts via the sublime offerings of the ilk of Siddhartha the Buddha and the crop of Hindu prophets. The Bible in 66 Old Testament books puts upfront the prophecy…