Umahi’s Ministerial Role : Transforming Nigeria’s Infrastructure Landscape for Future Industrial Growth
By Einstein Chukwu, Public Affairs Analyst In a historic ceremony on Monday, the distinguished Senator and Engineer, David Nweze Umahi, took oath as the Minister of Works, a pivotal role in shaping Nigeria’s future. With his remarkable eight-year track record as the Governor of Ebonyi State from 2015 to May 29th, 2023, Umahi’s ascendancy to…
admin2And Wike Becomes FCT Minister
By Joy Omagha Idam It’s said that when a good man washes his hands well he gets to feast at the table with the King. Such is the case of the Most Pragmatic, Phenomenal Politician that has been saddled with the responsibility of overseeing the administration of Nigeria’s Capital City. The Position of FCT Minister…
Festus Keyamo : The Ever Rising Star
By Dapo Okubanjo It is not always the case in Nigeria for an individual to be considered worthy of Federal cabinet positions in two successive administrations. But that is exactly the story of Festus Egwarewa Adeniyi Keyamo, a Social Crusader in politics who held two cabinet positions at different times in the Muhammadu Buhari years…
Protest: NLC/TUC Protest Witness Good Turnout in Taraba
Emmanuel Awari-Jalingo The protest organized by the Taraba State Chapter of the labour comprising the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), against the hike in price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol), recorded a large turnout, as workers troop to Government House, Jalingo, demanding for the reversal of anti-people policies. The workers drawn…
Social Action Stands Firm Against NDDC’s Intimidation Tactics, Demands Transparency and Accountability Now
Social Action soundly rejects the attempt by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to silence public discourse, as evidenced by the NDDC’s recent demand to cease broadcasting Social Action’s radio jingle on Independent Radio 89.7 FM, Abuja. In a letter dated July 5, 2023, the NDDC decried Social Action’s jingle for addressing the rampant corruption…
Don’t End It, Talk About It. Guard Your Mental Health
Canada is not all rosy as any immigrant transitioning knows. There’s a lot to learn and a lot more to adapt to. Two years ago, I bought a shed to store my tires (we swap tires twice yearly – summer and winter for safety). All three permanent residents in my house have cars and when…
Lanre Issa – Oniru is A Year Older
After my youth service, I remained in Abuja hoping that something will come up. I had received very positive recommendations, including written ones from my bosses at the then National Electoral Commission, the percusor to the present Independent National Electoral Commission so I had high hopes that I would pick a job earlier than I…
Jerry Williams Suspension by AGN Not Justifiable…Young Journalists Forum & Weekenders Magazine.
By Joy Omagha Idam It is often said that if we must go to equity then we need to go with clean hands. What does Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) seek to gain with the suspension of their member Jerry Williams Chidiebere. What does AGN Constitution say about hard substances. If they frown so much…