By Mephy James A member of the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission,(NEDC), Representative Sam Onuigbo has made case for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Speaking at the launch of Abia Central Renewed Hope Partners in…
When World Igbo Youths Assembly honoured Representative Sam Onuigbo
By Sunday Oyinloye Last week, the World Igbo Youths Assembly (WIYA), the youth arm of Ohanaeze Ndigbo honoured a member of the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission,(NEDC), Representative Sam Onuigbo and Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa with the…
Suspension of Senator Natasha and the systematic erasure of women in politics
By Mabel Adinya Ade The Nigerian Senate, in a stunning display of patriarchal impunity, has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months, demanding an apology from her for daring to speak out. Her crime? Alleging sexual harassment against the…
Strategic silence of Nigeria in the Russia –Ukraine war
By Collins Nweke The Trump-Zelenskyy Oval Office debacle has led to many unsolicited advice to a desperate Ukrainian President on how he ought to have handled an erratic American President. I laughed at some, got offended, if not angry,…
Suspension of US Foreign Aid: Implications on Global Development
By Mufaro Jonasi The recent decision by the Trump administration to suspend US foreign aid has sent shockwaves across the globe, sparking intense debate among policymakers, economists, and development experts. This move has significant implications for global development, US…
No better time for reforms in Nigeria than now says Labour Party Chairman
By Sunday Oyinloye As Nigeria marks 64th Independence Anniversary under harsh economy, the Labour Party (LP) has called for bold reforms that would address issues of poverty, economic stagnation, corruption, and other challenges that are causing setbacks for the country.…
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…
‘Time for local government autonomy is now’
By Sunday Oyinloye A former National Assembly member, Hon. Sam Onuigbo hascalled for true autonomy for the 774 local governments in Nigeria Onuigbo who is currently member representing the South-East on the Governing Board of the North-East Development Commission (NEDC)…
Why I petitioned General Gowon as a student – Ambassador Omotayo
Ambassador Albert Gbolahan Omotayo, served as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Mozambique with concurrent accreditation to Madagascar and Mauritius from 1999 to 2003. Omotayo who is the President of Sundaben Life Adjustment Consultants, Nigeria had the privilege of working with former…
Still on the case of Southern Cameroonian abducted activists
By Comfort Yakubu The crisis in Cameroon is an ongoing conflict between President Paul Biya and the people of Southern Cameroon. Crisis still persists despite tremendous mediation and international appeal to end the feud Background: Cameroon was a German colony…
