Month: October 2025

Who is afraid of Peter Obi?

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By Emeka Alex Duru (08054103327, nwaukpala@yahoo.com) Even without the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially lifting the lids on 2027 politics, activities towards the date, especially for the presidency, have commenced effectively. From President Bola Tinubu’s engineered endorsement by his All Progressives Congress (APC) as sole candidate; instigation of crisis in the opposition fold and literally coercing first-time governors from other political parties to cross over to the APC, the entire scheme is being tailored to a no-contest in which Tinubu would have an easy ride for a second term.…

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Dr. Uchenna Okore Nto and 254 Others Receive Medical Induction

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Photo: Dr. Uchenna, (middle)flanked by his parents, Dr Nto and Dr Chioma,ℵ By: Mandy Park The Director of Agribusiness Incubation Centre, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Dr Philips Nto Umudike, was among 255 proud parents whose children were at the weekend formally inducted as medical doctors by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria ( MDCN) His son, Dr Uchenna Okore Nto, and his colleagues graduated from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in which Vice Chancellor, Prof Ortuanya described them as proud ambassador of the premier indigenous University. The…

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Turning Plastic into Pride: The Critical Rise of Chubby Daniels

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By: Terh Agbedeh, Nigerian Art Critic In an art world often preoccupied with conceptual obscurity, the work of Nigerian-born artist Chubby Daniels arrives with the force of a necessary intervention. Based in Leicester, Daniels has carved out a unique and critically significant position by turning the most ubiquitous symbols of our waste—plastic bottle caps, discarded nails, scrap wood—into a vibrant visual language. His practice is more than a recycling initiative; it is a sophisticated re-evaluation of value itself, proving that the path to environmental awareness can be as beautiful as…

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Emulate Zik, Awo, Bello’s Free Education Legacy, Uche Azikiwe Urges Governors

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By: Emma Nnadi Prof. Uche Azikiwe, wife of Nigeria’s first President, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, has urged state governors to emulate the legacy of her husband, Obafemi Awolowo, and Ahmadu Bello by prioritizing free education and utilizing resources for national development. Prof. Azikiwe’s call comes as Nigeria continues to grapple with educational challenges, including access to quality education and funding. Her advocacy is seen as a push for policymakers to prioritize education and develop policies that benefit citizens. Prof Uche said, “I think what they have to do is to go…

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