The internationally acclaimed writer, Chimamanda Adichie has written a letter to the president of the United States of America, Joe Biden, telling him not to congratulate Bola Tinubu whom she said was imposed on Nigerians at the expense of the true winner of the election, Peter Obi. In a letter forwarded to the US president, Adichie warned that it would be dangerous to democracy if the US is seen cheering up manipulation against democracy in Nigeria and Africa by extension. Her letter reads: 2023 Presidential Election Was Rigged, Don’t Congratulate Tinubu By Chimamanda Adichie Dear president biden, Something remarkable happened…
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The Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi has appealed a federal high court judgment against him in favour of his critic, Monday Eze, asking the court of appeal to quash the judgment. This report is contained in a release made by Mr Eze which reads: REV. FR. TIMOTHY NGWUTA: UMAHI’S ADMINISTRATION TAKES MONDAY EZE TO COURT OF APPEALS. The last has not been heard about suit number FHC/AI/CS/73/2022 arising from Gov. Umahi’s reaction to Mr. Eze Monday’s publication on New Telegraph condemning the unlawful detention of a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Ngwuta, in Abakaliki prisons. Umahi had on 22nd…
In the afternoon of today, Thursday, unknown armed men aided by police men invaded the national secretariat of the Labour Party in Abuja, breaking the fence and doors leading to many offices and conference hall of the party. The national chairman of the party, Julius Abure while fielding questions from journalists described the attack as one of terrorism. He accused the APC as being the hand behind the attack, urging security agents to probe into the invasion and call APC elements to order whom he described as agents of destruction. He accused the party of sponsoring dissidents unknown to…
You may have been wondering why coding seems to be the buzzword at the moment with every young person heading towards learning the digital skill and parents pushing hard to secure slots at coding classes for their kids. You may also be wondering if coding is something you can do and if there is any gain in it for you. Well, wonder no more because this article is for you. You will find out what coding is all about and the benefits therein. This will make it easier for you to decide if it is something you will consider giving…
The Experience Of A Failed System By Pharmacist Emeka Ogbonna My son, Prince Pharm. Obinna Emeka, registered pharmacist and writer was knocked down by a vehicle on April 1, 2023 at about 7.10pm at Kubwa. He was taken to Kubwa general hospital immediately and there was no medical doctor to attend to him for close to 3 hours before one doctor came and referred him to National Hospital. At National Hospital, the doctors insisted that he would not be attended to until they had his full body scan and x-ray. The body scan and x-rays Machines in the National Hospital…
LABOUR PARTY PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN COUNCIL Press Release APRIL 4, 2023 Disturbing Emerging Developments in Nigeria! 1. We continue to thank all Nigerians especially the youths and Obidients as they have remained focused on the core mission of a New Nigeria That Is Possible, even after the presidential elections of 25th February 2023. 2. Before, throughout and after the campaigns, it is on record that Mr Peter Obi maintained his commitment and focus on issues-based campaign, about a New Nigeria That is Possible, a shift of emphasis from consumption to production, a New Nigeria characterized by inclusion, justice, equity, fairness…
1. The River Niger Bridge at Onitsha was constructed between 1964 and 1965 by Dumez- a French construction company and cost £5 million. 2. Patience Jonathan is one of Nigeria’s most-educated First Ladies, with an NCE, a B.Ed, and a PhD from University of Port-Harcourt. 3. The highest peak in Nigeria is located in Taraba and is called Chappal Waddi which means “The Mountain of Death”. 4. There are 196 countries in the world and at least one Igbo person from Nigeria lives in every one of them. 5. The Pidgin word ‘Sabi’ came from ‘Saber’, Portuguese and…
Love like a flaming candle –Like childhood and adolescence –Like beauty and pride –Like a painting and craft Love like time and seasons –Like a stream and greenfield –Like sunrise and sunset –Like company and boredom Love like power and fame –Like laughter and angst –Like riches and lack –Like totems and bricks Love like garlands and flowers –Like sorrow and joy –Like a dream and reality –Like vanity and longevity Does fade like all things nice and lush –like laurels and flags But virtue like eternity and posterity –Like grace and good deeds lasts So love without virtue is…
Modern English Grammar rules demand that instead of using “his or her” where or when pronouns like “someone, everyone, every person, anyone” are used, the plural pronouns “they, them, their” should be used to portray in place of the singular pronouns “he and she”. This is because, a particular gender wasn’t specifically referred to by the use of “someone, everyone, every person and anyone”. It’s wrong to assume it may be a he or a she, hence no gender was mentioned. Examples: 1. “Someone” has to know “their” rights in a society replete with injustices. Judgment: “Someone” doesn’t mean…
According to the man whose name is yet known, he visited his land at the back of the new Government House, Abakaliki and found a baby wrapped and dumped in the bush inside the land. He picked up the baby and called on the passers-by who gathered and saw for themselves. The mother of the baby is not known yet as the women who came around in empathy bathed and clothed him. It’s expected that proper authorities in Abakaliki will wade into the matter and then take it up from there.