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Opinion

Roadmap To RATTAWU @50: Chief Tochukwu Ezisi, the Quiet Philanthropist Who Built 135 Homes And Never Asked For Applause

Roadmap To RATTAWU @50: Chief Tochukwu Ezisi, the Quiet Philanthropist Who Built 135 Homes And Never Asked For Applause

In a society where acts of charity are often announced with fanfare and amplified across every available platform, finding a genuine philanthropist who prefers silence to spotlight has become increasingly rare.Yet, somewhere in the bustling city of Lagos, there lives a man whose footprints can be found in the lives of widows, struggling students, unemployed youths, and forgotten communities across Nigeria, even though many beneficiaries may never know the full story behind their transformation. Since Inception, the leadership of the Radio, Television, Theatre, and Arts Workers' Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU), the largest umbrella body for Radio, Television, Theatre and arts…
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The Elitist Cartel And The Silent Obidient Movement – By Hon (Dr.) Sunny Oby Maduka (DSM)

The Elitist Cartel And The Silent Obidient Movement – By Hon (Dr.) Sunny Oby Maduka (DSM)

The market square is loud, but it is often the stage for the most pathetic tragedies. In the deep reserves of African folklore, when a bird dances with frantic energy in the middle of the road, its drummer is never far off, probably hidden in the safety of the nearby bush. Yet, far more contemptible than the puppet bird is the hound that turns its fangs upon its own litter just to draw a nod of approval from a passing spectator. There is an enduring, razor-sharp wisdom in the ancient Igbo proverb: “Ukwu ojoo na ga wara wara cheta kwa…
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Why Abians Are Rallying Behind Otti’s Second-Term Bid – Ambassador Osita Offor

Why Abians Are Rallying Behind Otti’s Second-Term Bid – Ambassador Osita Offor

As discussions about the future of Abia State gradually shift towards the 2027 governorship election, support for Governor Alex Chioma Otti's continued leadership is gaining momentum across various segments of the state. Many stakeholders, community leaders and grassroots groups have continued to point to the governor's developmental strides as justification for calls urging him to seek a second term in office. Among those championing this cause is Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor "De Ultimate Commander" (Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom), who has remained a prominent advocate of continuity through the OTTIMANIA Movement. The movement, which has steadily expanded its reach…
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Beyond Arochukwu/Ohafia: Ibe Okwara Osonwa — The Rep Member Who Feels Nigeria’s Pain

Beyond Arochukwu/Ohafia: Ibe Okwara Osonwa — The Rep Member Who Feels Nigeria’s Pain

By Dike Idika Abuja – Representation is not a postcode. On March 23, a former police officer walked into Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa's office in Abuja. He was not from Arochukwu. He was not from Ohafia. He was simply a Nigerian who had served his country and was abandoned by the very system he had protected. Hon. Ibe was on his way to a committee meeting and had only a few minutes to spare. He chose empathy over excuses. He chose action over appointments. "Take every detail," he instructed his staff. He then wrote two letters: one to the Inspector-General…
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Court Orders INEC To Deregister ADC, APP, AA, Accord, ZLP

Court Orders INEC To Deregister ADC, APP, AA, Accord, ZLP

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister five political parties over their failure to meet constitutional electoral performance requirements. The affected parties are the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA), Accord Party (AP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). Justice Peter Lifu gave the directive while delivering judgment in a suit instituted by the National Forum of Former Legislators, which challenged the continued recognition of the parties despite what it described as their poor electoral performance. According to the court, the affected political parties failed to…
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