AKPOKUODIKE AND DESTINY

BY

                                                                Hon. Chinedu Nkwonta
In Igbo land, names a given with due consideration to the circumstance surrounding the coming of a child or the better expectations of the parents in the future. In the same vein, titles are given with due consideration to the disposition of the individual, what one has done for the community and how one is perceived. It is not possible in Igbo tradition for one to be bestowed with a name like  "Onapuluagunma", the man that collected the knife from the hands of a tiger when the person concerned is a mere achiever. In the same vein, Aguleri people could not have bestowed a title like "Akpokuodike ozaa" on an effeminate.

Blogging for Social Development: Social Media Hangout Debuts in Awka, Anambra State

On Monday, January 2016, Anambra’s rising status as the safest and trending state in Nigeria paved way for a Social Media Hangout (SMH). The event held at Karaoke Lounge, Prince Paradise Hotels, Awka is the maiden edition of the gathering of social media influencers. Taking “Meeting to Know” as a theme, this monthly activity will unite Social Media players across Anambra’s cyberspace as well as introduce “Connect, Convince, Convert” as the new initiative and better approach to dwelling on the online community.

Youth Group Calls for the Investigation of Emeakayi over Dasukigate, Murder

UNITED ANAMBRA YOUTH ASSEMBLY (U-AYA) ASK PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC PARTY (PDP) FACTIONAL STATE CHAIRMAN KEN EMEAKAYI WHY IS HE ADVOCATING ANARCHY AND BLOOD-SHED IN ANAMBRA STATE?


Our attention has been drawn to an address presented by Ken Emeakayi on 4th January 2016 where he stated categorically that he is going to introduce anarchy, bloodshed and wanton destruction of lives and property of Ndi-Anambra if his sentimental and personal opinion is not respected by the Anambra State Government. We hereby condemn this Ken Emeakayi’s assertion/threats.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT : NYSC Corps Members Serving In Kwara Are Advised Not To Travel Now

Information Reaching our news desk now revealed that, the ethnic clashes between the people people Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara state and their boundary counterparts 0f  Nupe in Niger state are slugging it out in a serious blooding fight.

Akunyili Murder Attempt : Court frees suspects

THE Abuja High Court Judge, Justice I.U Bello has discharged and  acquitted six persons charged for  conspiracy and attempted murder of the Former Minister of Information and Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Late Prof.  Dora Akunyili.

Online Publisher Honours With “Igwe Bu Ike” Title of Omasi Kingdom, Anambra State

The Senior Special Assistance to Anambra state  governor on Social Media, Rtn Ifeanyi Aniagoh has been coronated with the title of " Igwe Bu Ike” of Omasi Kingdom, as a mark of stewardship and  to appreciate his contributions to development of the younger generation of the community.

The Online Publisher, who was nominated by the youths of the community for the honour as a medium to reflect on the hard-work, perseverance and determination to effect positive change among the younger generation.

At 62 Kollington Can Kill Somebody In Bed---Wife Exclaimed

Many Fuji lovers would have wondered where Chief Kollinton Ayinla would have been, title has been heard of the Fuji Maestro shortly after his colleague, Chief Sikiru Ayinde Barrister Died some seven years ago.

Na’ Abba Cautions Buhari: Beware of Obasanjo’s pieces of advice

At a point, he left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Congress of Nigeria (ACN), then back to the PDP before finally dumping the PDP shortly before the general elections for the All Progressives Congress (APC). In this interview, Na’Abba speaks on some national issues. Excerpts:

APC & PDP Slug in Out In Bayelsa Janury 9 Guber Re-Run In Southern Ijaw

                                                 Dickson                                   Sylva

Ahead of Saturday rerun election of January 9, 2016 in Bayelsa State, candidate of the  All Progressives Congress counterpart, Timipre Sylva, has expressed confidence to emerge winner in the poll.