Hicks Sikazwe is a former Deputy Editor- in- Chief of the Times of Zambia once ranked among Africa’s best newspapers, where he worked for almost 30 years. He is the author of Zambia’s Fall-Back Presidents, Wasted Years, and…
I have been vindicated on local government autonomy says Onuigbo
By Adesewa Oyinloye A member of the Governing Board of North East Development Commission (NEDC), Hon. Sam Onuigbo, has commended the Supreme Court for its landmark judgment on the issue of fiscal autonomy to Local Government Councils in Nigeria. Onuigbo…
Invest in Mapfeni Valley Resort, management tells Zimbabweans in diaspora, foreign investors
By Sunday Oyinloye The management of Mapfeni Valley Resort has called on Zimbabweans and foreign investors to see the project as a project where they can invest. In a Press Release made available to Green Savannah Diplomatic Cable, the management…
Why President Tinubu should compensate Ambassador Onowu
By Sunday Oyinloye When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recalled all the Ambassadors late last year, Nigerians were shocked to note that it was blanket recall. Career diplomats who have not completed their three year tenure were also asked to return…
I want to use design as development tool across Africa- Patricia Inonge Mweene
Patricia Inonge Mweene is the Founder and Executive Director of INONGE ZITA – a sustainable gemstone company brand based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Born in Lusaka and raised in Ndola, Zambia, a mining town near the emerald mines of Lufwanyama, Patricia…
Raising the bar for press freedom in Nigeria
By Edosa Oviawe On 3rd May 2024, the global community commemorated World Press Day (WPD), which provided an opportunity to celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom and assess the state of media freedom worldwide. Though the 2024 theme…
The battle of Nsamankow: Day guns and bullets turned out to be Macaroni
By Calvin Gyasi The Governor’s face was ghastly white. He felt weak in his knees. Never in his wildest dream did he imagine that such an incident will befall him. His pupils dilated; his heart was racing fast – faster…
Trade relations between Belgium and Nigeria should move beyond fossil fuel – Ambassador Leenknegt
Belgian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Pieter Leenknegt is a very warm diplomat and a good personality to meet. He was Deputy Head of Mission at the Belgian Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, as well as Belgium’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the…
Renewed efforts of Dr. Jide Idris at strengthening media collaboration for national health security
By Abdulrahman Aliagan Nigeria’s journey towards establishing a robust disease control and prevention infrastructure can be traced back to the early 20th century, a time when the country was still under British colonial rule. As the colonial administration sought to…
Environmental challenges require multifaceted effort says Onuigbo
By Sunday Oyinloye A member (South-East) Governing Board and Chairman Committee on Security , Climate Change and Special Interventions North –East Development Commission ,Hon Sam Onuigbo has called on Nigerians to engage in and encourage eco-friendly practices in order to…