The link between the Igbo people and the people of Bayelsa State certainly got closer in the presidency of Goodluck Jonathan, their son, whom the Igbo people supported so much during and after his rise to the presidency. It was Dora Akunyili, an Igbo Amazon of blessed memory that moved mountains to make sure that…… Continue reading The killing of Igbo businessmen in Bayelsa must stop
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The Igbo Town Of Enugu Has The Answer To Nigeria’s Power Problem
Enugu in Igbo Land is a place brimming with coal, and coal cintributes over 40 % of the world’s electricity. But what do we see in Nigeria? In spite of the epileptic power problem caused by the ‘scarcity’ of gas, coal lies unnused and actually accounts for 0% of electricity generation in Nigeria. Without electricity, Nigeria can not…… Continue reading The Igbo Town Of Enugu Has The Answer To Nigeria’s Power Problem
See Business Day’s editorial cartoon on ‘Why our Lawmakers Are Not Talking’
An editorial cartoon from the Nigerian edition of South African newspaper Business Day suggests our legislators are not talking becuse of the luxurious cars they are enjoying as part of their legislative duties. Do you agree?
50 shops in Ladipo Market burnt to the ground.
This is bad. Very bad. People’s livelihoods are gone and replaced with massive debt. At a time like this!? See what a trader told The Nation about the fire. “The fire was caused by gas; there is a woman who cooks nearby we heard her gas was left on and that lead to the fire…… Continue reading 50 shops in Ladipo Market burnt to the ground.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on flight to London for Africa Summit (Photo)
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar is pictured on a plane heading to the United Kingdom. No, he is not going on exile. He is preparing to speak to speak at the Africa Summit of the London School of Economics and Political Science(LSE) which will take place tomorrow April 22 and next-tomorrow April 23.…… Continue reading Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on flight to London for Africa Summit (Photo)