Category: Features

Kenneth Okonkwo, South East Development Commission and others

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Photo: Emeka Alex Duru, Ph.D. By Emeka Alex Duru, Ph.D. (08054103327, nwaukpala@yahoo.com) Two striking topics have dominated the media space in the last few days. One is the running inanity of a certain Kenneth Okonkwo, a largely Back-of-the-Book (BoB) creation, who is riding on the loose social media ecosystem to appropriate some fleeting importance for himself. In the days of hard-core magazine journalism, the Back-of-the-Book, was for light-hearted and human angle stories. It was in that section that entertainment and other related offerings were featured. That was how Okonkwo came…

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Oshiomhole’s Claims on Obi’s Security Record: Brazen Falsehoods, Revisionist Comedy – Hon. Ogene

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Photo: Mr Peter Obi By: Mandy Park The Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Caucus in the House of Representatives, Hon. Afam Victor Ogene, has dismissed as a brazen falsehood and deliberate misinformation the claim by former Edo State Governor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, that his security record in Edo surpassed that of the NDC presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, in Anambra State. In a recent podcast interview, Senator Oshiomhole alleged that Mr. Obi’s performance on security in Anambra was abysmal, arguing he is unfit to lead Nigeria out of…

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Alex Otti Has Surpassed Expectations, Opposition No Match for Him in Abia — Engr Chyka Ibeku, LP Chieftain

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Photo: Engr Chyka Ibeku Engineer Chyka Ibeku, is a Chieftain of the Labour Party, LP in Abia State and the founder and former president of Abia Youth Forum (AYF). In this explosive interview, he granted to select journalists including Nigeria News Mark, he speaks on the laudable achievements of the Governor Alex Otti-led government in Abia state, why Otti is not a match to the opposition, insecurity in Nigeria and the 2027 election among others. It is a no-holds- barred interview. Excerpt By Mandy Park *As someone who is a…

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2027: Obi Aguocha no match to Chinedum Orji

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Photo: Obi Aguocha and Chinedum Orji By : Onyekachi Atulomah (Ada Abia) In logic, many people, usually indolent ones bereft of cerebral fecundity, resort to what is called augumentum ad homenin ( attacking the person instead of the argument) when they have nothing concrete or tangible to offer. Those who also find themselves in a desperate position, being powerless to reverse an impending doom, resort to sheer blackmail, lies, and baseless allegations to save face. Somehow, the member representing Ikwuano/ Umuahia federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Obi Aguocha,…

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Emmanuel Ironbar: Loyalty, Experience, and Strategic Leadership

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Photo: L-R Emmanuel Ironbar and Gov. Bassey Otu By Patrick Asuquo Over the years, I have come to appreciate a simple truth about public service. Its success is rarely built on noise, popularity, or fleeting moments of public approval. Rather, it is sustained by consistency, trust, sacrifice, and the ability to remain steadfast through changing political tides. In Cross River State today, few public servants embody these qualities as distinctly as Hon. Chief Dr. Emmanuel Ironbar, the Chief of Staff to Governor Bassey Otu. His journey in politics and public…

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Opinion: AN OPEN LETTER TO THE CHAIRMAN OF INEC: THE WEIGHT OF HISTORY AND THE REWARD OF DOING RIGHT

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Photo: Professor Joash Amupitan, By: Valentine Obienyem AN OPEN LETTER TO THE CHAIRMAN OF INEC: THE WEIGHT OF HISTORY AND THE REWARD OF DOING RIGHT Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, The title of this letter should ideally be: The Choice Before You: Professor Mahmood or Professor Nnenna Oti. The reason is not far-fetched. As you approach your own defining moment, the choice before you is, in many respects, the choice between these two legacies. Both occupied positions of public trust and faced defining moments in Nigeria’s democratic journey, yet history has…

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ACCEPTANCE SPEECH BY MR. PETER OBI FOLLOWING HIS NOMINATION AS THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE OF THE NIGERIAN DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS (NDC) – MAY 30, 2026*

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Photo : Mr Peter Obi Protocols, Esteemed citizens of Nigeria, It is with deep humility that I accept the role of presidential candidate for our party. I express my profound gratitude to the leaders of our party. His Excellency Seriake Dickson, the National Chairman, National Secretary and the National Working Committee, NWC members and members of our relentless supporters, and the Nigerian populace who have steadfastly kept the spirit of hope alive. I commend those who have made the journey from every region of our nation to convene here in…

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My Reflections at Late Rev. Anthony Kerimu Inaboya’s Glorious Homecall

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Photo: Late Rev. Anthony Kerimu Inaboya By Daniel Kanu I joined a solemn procession recently, precisely on Saturday, May 2, 2026, to lay one of God’s generals, Rev. Anthony Kerimu Inaboya, to rest after the burial service. It was a quiet and reflective journey—one that spoke loudly about the fragile nature of human existence. Filled with hymns, prayers, and moments of deep reflection, the occasion delivered a powerful Christian truth: the vanity of life. Life on earth is temporary, but eternity is real. Standing at the graveside during the interment,…

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Why Philips Nto Emerges as Strong Contender for Abia North 2027 Senate Seat

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Photo: Dr Philips Nto By: David Kalu The growing clamour for Dr Philips Nto to represent Abia North Senatorial District in the Senate is not a coincidence. It is a reflection of the yearning of the people for competent, visionary, and intellectually grounded leadership at a time the zone urgently needs effective representation at the National Assembly. For years, Abia North has remained one of the most politically conscious and intellectually vibrant zones in the South-East. The district boasts accomplished professionals, academics, entrepreneurs, and seasoned public servants. Yet, many constituents…

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Firm Leadership, Higher Standards: Why Ogunwole’s FUOYE Reforms Deserve Applause

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Photo : Prof Joshua Ogunwole, Vice-Chancellor, FUOYE By: Daniel Kanu In the often turbulent terrain of Nigeria’s higher education system, progress is rarely accidental. It is the product of vision, discipline, and sustained leadership. At the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, that leadership has, in recent years, been embodied by its Vice-Chancellor, Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole—a scholar-administrator whose tenure has been marked by deliberate reforms and measurable gains. To understand Ogunwole’s impact, one must first appreciate the context he inherited. FUOYE, like many relatively young federal universities, has had to navigate the dual…

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