By Jude Ogechi Eze

In today's fast-paced world, the significance of maintaining security and harmony within our communities cannot be overstated. The proposal put forth by the Executive Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency Barr. Peter Mbah, to establish ranching and abattoirs in select Local Government Areas, deserves careful consideration. From the government perspective, this initiative aims to mitigate the alleged terroristic activities of Fulani nomads and cattle herders, in the state, thereby fostering a safe environment for all citizens.

By Engr. Ben Caven

As preparations reach an advanced stage for the commissioning of the 18-megawatt Geometric Power plant in Aba, Abia State, to provide uninterrupted electricity to Aba and the environs, Engineer Ben Caven, reputed to be the only person to have headed the Generation, Transmission, and Engineering divisions in the defunct National Electric Power Authority (NEPA) as the Executive Director who is now the Managing Director of Aba Power Ltd, reports on the last challenge faced by the Aba-based electricity integrated company.

By Ikeddy Isiguzo

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is hungry like most of us who complain about hardship in the land. He is hungry for more power. He is hungry for acceptance among Nigeria. His hunger for recognition as a performing President gives him sleepless nights.

By Funke Egbemode

When Debola and Akin got married, Akin was not in a good place financially. He was living from hand to mouth, struggling to pay his rent and generally depending on salary advance to get through the month. He was getting on in years and his parents were permanently on his case to get married. He was reluctant to commit to any serious relationship. How was he expected to feed two mouths when he couldn’t feed himself? How can you tell a new bride not to get pregnant because his tiny room-and-parlour could and would not expand because the occupant was now married? Akin dug in his feet, avoided his parents as long as he could because of the marriage thing.

By Bolanle BOLAWOLE

The people are stirring and the leaders are panicky! As hunger keeps the people awake, the fear of what a hungry person can do keeps the well-fed awake! This is typical of a chick that perches on a rope: No peace for the rope and no peace for the chick.

By Ifeanyi Ejiofor Esq

I remember it vividly, the specific time and date; it was in the early hours of the morning on 6th June, 2021, a Sunday, precisely at 1:50am. The previous night, on 5th June, 2021, at 11pm, we exchanged our last greetings before I retired for the day. Little did I know that it would be the last time I would see you on this earth. We had no inkling of the impending danger that would ultimately take your life. It was when the forces of darkness struck and ended your life. In the process, three unarmed and innocent civilians were abducted and remain missing to this day: Lawrence Ugochukwu, Felix Okafor, and Ikenna Chibuike.

By Kazie Uko

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma. Otti, turns 59 Sunday, February 18, 2024. This might come to many as a surprise considering that the name, Alex Otti, has been ringing a bell for a long time, more persistently and loudly in the last 10 years, the period within which he threw his hat into the ring of politics to contest for the governorship of Abia State.

By ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi

The development of a nation in all areas is linked, and could be directly proportional to its security architecture and dynamism.

By Bola Bolawole

There is no denying the fact that Prof. Farooq Kperogi is as engaging as he is informed about Nigeria that he discusses with passion and flair. He writes with conviction and leaves no one in doubt he wants the best for his country, Nigeria. Many Nigerians have shed the toga of patriotism that Kperogi still wears like a badge. Nigeria, to many, is a lost cause already.

By Ijeoma Nwaogwugwu

Herbert Wigwe everyone knew, but not many knew the backbone behind his immense success.

I called you Chiz Baby. Queenette Allagoa called you Chiz Burger. Most called you Doreen. I remember when you came back from the United States of America 31 years ago. You were just 26 years old, armed with your university degrees and ready to start life afresh back home. We immediately bonded over our unique family dynamics and love of trading. I remember marvelling at your capacity to switch back and forth from an American accent to a Nigerian English accent with ease. I was immediately drawn to your infectious laughter which could be heard from a mile away and your tremendous industry. You were born into privilege, but you were never afraid of hard work.

• * Tinubu, Wike, Yahaya Bello And El-Rufai As Case Studies

By Steve Osuji

FROM CORPORATE MAGNATES TO CORRUPTION MAGNATES: We used to have corporate magnates and industry moguls. Men and women who were leaders and pace setters in various sectors of the economy. People who by sheer industry, zeal and brainpower led their corporations to acclaim and resounding success. We also had political leaders and godfathers. Men of stature who were shining examples of what good leadership ought to be.

By Azu Ishiekwene

I was going through some old files in my closet the other day when I saw some documents and receipts that absolutely cracked me up. Among the browning, time-worn papers was the receipt from a private primary school for the payment of my first daughter’s fees.