Letters

He straddles the worlds of politics, business and philanthropy like the proverbial colossus. And over the years he has performed the roles demanded by these various areas of interest with uncommon zeal and energy. His privileged family background, as the son of one of Nigeria’s richest businessmen, has been both a blessing and a burden…

Sir: Only God the Almighty can explain the inexplicable love for catholic priests by the people of Benue State, considering that the state is not predominantly catholic. I stand to be corrected. 

The story of my journey to humanism will not be complete without referencing the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), and its programme, Pause for Thought. Pause for Thought was part of its world service programs in the 90s.

Sir: Among the strongest beliefs that have worked themselves perfectly into the human psyche is that of eternity or paradise, a place said to be the final abode of those who live their lives as piously as they can thereby deserving of such eternal bliss and perpetuity as their reward.

When Mr Chiedu Ebie, the chairman, Governing Board, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), noted that the commission is poised to fast-track development of the Niger Delta region, only but few paid attention to that remark; but with the current accelerated and coordinated development ongoing in the region, it is obvious that Ebie’s remark has become a word made flesh.

As concerned citizens, we cannot ignore the urgent need for action in addressing the critical humanitarian and social welfare challenges facing our nation, especially in the wake of recent events such as the Kuriga kidnapped students' ordeal. It's evident that since the suspension of Honorable Betta Edu and the subsequent investigation into the activities of…

In the fight against corruption, whistleblowers serve as courageous guardians of integrity and accountability, often risking their livelihoods and personal safety to expose wrongdoing. This is evident from the bold and courageous move by Dr Betta Edu to expose the sleaze in her ministry which exposed the illegal transfer by the disgraced former National Co-ordinator…

As an indigene of Anambra State, I watched our Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo deliver his two years’ scorecard at the International Conference Centre Awka, before an audience, comprising South East governors

Sir: Few days ago, the Federal Government began distribution of 42,000 metric tonnes of assorted grains to Nigerians in the Northwest.

He will be turning 72 on Friday, March, 29, 2024. But in a nod to the current mood across the nation (occasioned by the hardship and insecurity in the land) President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said he wouldn’t be celebrating that auspicious day. Instead, according to a release from his media office, he has told…

ARETE Book Club, an Abuja-based literary community of over 170 career and business professionals in Africa, in its recent Book Review on “Prosperity Paradox: How Innovation Can Lift Nations Out of Poverty” written by Clayton Christensen, EfosaEjomoand Karen Dillon

Sir:When leaders lack the needed knowledge to administer the ideal leadership services to their people but focus on devilish things to do to enable them rule forever, their people will indeed suffer, be poor, die and be buried in shame as we have been witnessing massacre and mass burials of our people almost every time.