Opinion

Ambassador Dr Osita Offor Celebrates Engr. Tein Jack-Rich CON “Ebubedike Ndigbo” on His Birthday

Ambassador Dr Osita Offor Celebrates Engr. Tein Jack-Rich CON “Ebubedike Ndigbo” on His Birthday

Ambassador Dr Osita Offor, popularly known as De Ultimate Commander (Ikenga Gburugburu), has joined millions of Nigerians and admirers across the globe to celebrate a truly exceptional personality, Engr. Tein T.S. Jack-Rich, CON, fondly revered as Ebubedike Ndigbo, on the occasion of his birthday. Describing him as a rare gem and a man of uncommon courage, Ambassador Offor noted that Engr. Jack-Rich’s life remains a compelling testimony of resilience, vision, and purposeful leadership. Born on January 28, Engr. Tein Jack-Rich’s journey continues to inspire millions. Orphaned at a young age, he rose from humble beginnings to become one of Nigeria’s…
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Success: A Friend of Many, Failure: A Lonely Orphan

Success: A Friend of Many, Failure: A Lonely Orphan

In the dynamic world of sports and life, the maxim “Success has many friends, but failure is an orphan” continues to ring true with timeless relevance. The recent triumph of Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) provides a compelling illustration of this reality. Once a relatively unknown player from Ohiya-Ohuhu in Umuahia South LGA of Abia State, Esther is today the pride of a nation, a continent, and—suddenly—of every community that can remotely link itself to her bloodline or birthplace. Since her outstanding performance at WAFCON, where she not only demonstrated skill but…
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The Cor State: Origin Of State Creation In Nigeria

The Cor State: Origin Of State Creation In Nigeria

With exactly a week to go, on May 27, 1967, Gowon began the creation of states in N!geria. The creation of states destroyed and buried what was left of the unification decree of May 1966 promulgated by Ironsi. As peace, security, justice, and progress continued to elude N!geria, Ojukwu and Gowon met in Aburi to find a way out between January 4 and 5, 1967. The discussion was friendly and fruitful. Days later, Gowon reneged on the decisions. As the insecurity of the lives of Easterners continued unabated, Ojukwu decided that he would create the state of B!afra if nothing…
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“Don’t Distract Otti with Talks of APC, 2027” – “Ikenga Gburugburu” Cautions Deputy Speaker, Ben. Kalu

“Don’t Distract Otti with Talks of APC, 2027” – “Ikenga Gburugburu” Cautions Deputy Speaker, Ben. Kalu

The Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom and President of United Abia Artists and Patriots (UAAP) feels compelled to address the recent utterances of Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, which threaten the fabric of our democracy. We urge him to desist from making undemocratic statements, as Nigeria is not a one-party state. We reject the notion that every governor must come from the APC simply because the party holds power at the center. This idea contradicts democratic principles and the rule of law. There is no law in Nigeria mandating governors to come from a particular party. The APC's…
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Bwari LGA: Ismaila Yusuf Atumeyi, a square Peg In a square hole.

Bwari LGA: Ismaila Yusuf Atumeyi, a square Peg In a square hole.

An advocate of good governance and a better society, Chief Chidiebere Okoh, has called on the people. of Bwari Local Government Area to use the opportunity of the upcoming election to make a conscious decision that will affect them positively as a people. He made this call in Abuja while drawing the attention of the people to the qualities of Hon. Ismaila Yusuf Atumeyi, one of the foremost contenders for the position, charging them to go beyond party lines to choose the best hand *One of the greatest gifts God gave man is the power to choose, the ability to…
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