Year: 2025

By Mandy Park Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has rdisclosed that his recent visit to Indonesia was to understudy the country’s progress and compare it with Nigeria’s. During his five-day trip, Obi met with high-ranking stakeholders, including former Indonesian Minister Agung Laksono, former Vice President Muhammad Jusuf Kalla, and Minister of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions Yandri Susanto. Their discussions covered critical areas of concern, including: security, education, healthcare and poverty alleviation. Obi said he was impressed by Indonesia’s outstanding progress, noting that the country’s per capita income rose…

Dr Phillips Nto, Economist, agric expert, former finance Commissioner, former provost, Abia State College of Education, Technical Arochukwu, ASCETA and DG Agribusiness, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, in this interview with select media, including NewsMark, speaks on Nigeria’s economy and the way out of present economic doldrums among others Excerpt Recently, you faulted the move by the National Assembly, specifically, the House of Representatives towards the conversion of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, MOUAU, to conventional university, …?* (Cut’s in). I am against it and I…

By: Mandy Park A former Commissioner for Finance in Abia state, Dr Phillips Nto has rejected the moves by the House of Representatives to amend the Act setting up Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike by converting it into a conventional University. He said the action would not only be counter productive but would deepen the marginalisation of Abia State in the siting of federal institutions and even appointments. He said what Abia State needs now is a second federal university as being obtained in surrounding states and not to…

By: Mandy Park After series of protests with victory won at last, traders that would be operating in Orilowo Perishable Foods Market in Owode along Ikorodu Road, have been warned against violation of Lagos Market Laws as the market opened for business today, Wednesday January 5. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the President of the Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR), Comrade Alex Omotehinse, urged the traders to obey all the laws guiding markets in the state, adding that they would not come to their rescue if they are…

By: Mandy Park As a result of the present economic challenges in the country, Pastor Ella Ejiofor has urged citizens to embrace the sustainable business app opportunities provided by the world renowned creative, advertising agency, Forsman and Bodenfors, FB, for achieving financial Independence and freedom. F & B, a UK-based company has launched it’s online app in Nigeria that provides Online job benefits for wealth creation through team building and leverage system, according to Mrs Ejiofor, a beneficiary of the F&B opportunity. Speaking at a business presentation/charity event, organised by…

By: Daniel Kanu Chubby Daniels is an artist whose work vividly encapsulates the complexities of human emotion and cultural identity. With a portfolio that features standout pieces like Journey with a Broken Heart, Curious George, and Lion King, Daniels combines a distinctive storytelling ability with a visually arresting style. His work, which has been showcased in prominent exhibitions such as LCB Shop 24 in the UK and Orisun Art Gallery in Nigeria, invites both admiration and reflection. Yet, as with any promising artist, a critical examination reveals opportunities to refine…

By: Mandy Park The Executive Chairman of Umuahia South, Abia State, Hon Chinedu Enwereuzo has reiterated his promise to deliver democracy dividend to his council area. This is as he promised to follow the footsteps of the state governor, Dr Alex Otti, in transparency, accountability and service delivery, vowing that he would stop at nothing to ensure that his leadership is focused on the expectations of his local government communities. Hon. Enwereuzo reaffirmed his promise when Prince Obinna Orji (Igirigi Ndi-Igbo) a notable presenter and mouthpiece of Igbo people in…

By: Mandy Park Following the commencement of trial of Comrade Adaramoye Micheal Lenin and 10 others for alleged treason charges slated for Wednesday January 29, 2025 at the Federal High Court, Abuja, activists have warned on the impending danger of such action, urging President Bola Tinubu to come clean and ensure the charges are dropped. They asked Tinubu to halt what they described as a sham trial, stressing that they do not deserve a death sentence for protesting against hunger and hardship in the country. The group expressed fear that…