November 2, 2019

I Insist, We Are Sons, Daughters of Oduduwa, Not Yorubas

I Insist, We Are Sons, Daughters of Oduduwa, Not Yoruba

November 2, 2019 3:54 am

I just read the contribution of Professor Stephen Banji Akintoye, a notable and respected historian, to the burning debate about the origin and meaning of the word Yoruba. I scrutinised his arguments and I considered his sources. I welcome his submissions but I respectfully disagree with his conclusions. I maintain my original position and I stand by what I wrote in my essay: I am not a Yoruba but a son of Oduduwa.

There are two demeaning and insulting names and words that the Fulani gave and used to describe southerners. Firstly came “Nyamiri” (meaning ‘fetcher of water’) in reference …

Abia Speaker Seeks Synergy With State‘s Federal Lawmakers

Abia Speaker Seeks Synergy With State‘s Federal Lawmakers

November 2, 2019 3:50 am

Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chinedum Orji has said that the time had come for members of the National Assembly from Abia State to synergise with their state counterparts for the overall good of the state.

He made the call  during a special plenary of the state legislature held in honour of Abia members of the National Assembly, saying that all political office holders should put Abia first irrespective of the political party they belong.

The Abia federal lawmakers were represented by the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe and the  Deputy Chief Whip of the …

Issele-Uku People In Abuja Roll Out Drums For Obi Nduka

Issele-Uku People In Abuja Roll Out Drums For Obi Nduka

November 2, 2019 3:47 am

The people of Issele-Uku in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State living in Abuja have perfected plans to give their king, the obi of Issele-Uku kingdom, Obi Agbogidi Nduka, MNSE, a befitting welcome during his planned visit to Abuja on Saturday, November 9, 2019.

The ceremony, being organised by the Issele-Uku Development Union (IDU), is scheduled to take place at the International Conference Center in Abuja.

The event is themed:  “A Celebration of Culture and Royalty; A Day with our King,” His Royal Majesty, Obi Agbogidi Nduka, MNSE.

According the chairman of the Hosting Committee of the Issele-Uku …

Interswitch Quiz Begins Airing Today

Interswitch Quiz Begins Airing Today

November 2, 2019 3:42 am

Digital payment and commerce platform, Interswitch, will today, begin the airing of its InterswitchSPAK 2.0Television quiz competition.

The show is a segment of Interswitch SPAK Switch-a-future initiative, a CSR initiative that aimed to stir  interest in the study of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects among Senior Secondary School students in Africa.

The competition is  targeted strictly at  SS2 students between ages 14-17.

Speaking on the initiative, Group Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of the company,  Cherry Eromosele, emphasised the importance of  STEM in  driving innovation in the country.

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Ezinwa Follows Ugwuanyi in Giant Strides

Ezinwa Follows Ugwuanyi In Giant Strides

November 2, 2019 3:40 am

At a recent visit to the headquarters of Ezeagu local government area, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State was in joyous shock to see outstanding evidence of development recorded by the administration of the council chairman, Hon. Chukwudi Fred Ezinwa.
Completely taken aback by these achievements, Ugwuanyi remarked that Ezinwa is a son in whom he is well pleased. Given the paucity of funds available and in the face of daunting challenges confronting all tiers of government, the giant strides in Ezeagu was totally unexpected and has become a huge source of inspiration to other local governments in the state, …

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