Peter Obi and Nigerian paradox

 

KEN UGBECHIE

It’s 2022, deep into the 21st Century, Nigeria has no regular electricity. Healthcare, education, primary sector, are all decrepit. Nigeria simply needs a leader. And Nigerians think Peter Obi is that leader. They think the former governor of Anambra State has the Oriental mojo, the Victorian genteel mien and the American entrepreneurial spunk to conjure a mix of positive leadership for the nation. For this, Obi is trending on social media. In worship centres, marketplaces, in the streets, even in pubs, Obi pops up with pleasant plumes.

2023 Presidency: Obi In Calabar, Ilorin, Canvasses New Nigeria

Further to his consultations towards the 2023 presidential election, the former Governor of Anambra State,  Mr. Peter Obi, has canvassed a new Nigeria where production, rather than sharing formula, would be the new song, insisting that there was, after all, nothing to share again in Nigeria. Obi made this call Friday while speaking to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders at Calabar and Ilorin.

2023: PDP women leaders eulogise Obi, say he is the solution for Nigeria’s challenges

The women leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) across the country, have praised former Governor Peter Obi, who, they said, stood out by his impeccable character, excellent leadership qualities and gender friendly approach to governance.

NAPTIP Arrest Suspected Male Human Trafficker

...Rescue Victim

By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu

National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, Anambra state Command in  collaboration with Nigeria Immigration Service Anambra State Command  last Tuesday arrested a suspected male  human trafficker and rescued the female victim. 

Anambra Nurses To Soludo, We Are Underpaid, Understaffed

 

...Want Improved Remuneration, Working Condition

   By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu

The members of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Anambra State Council, have called on the Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo to intervene in their matter and offer them a better welfare package, saying that poor remuneration and lack of manpower had dealt a serious blow to the organization. 

BREAKING: APC Receives N100m Payment For Jonathan’s Presidential Form

The All Progressives Congress has received N100m for the presidential form of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, The PUNCH has learnt.

Our correspondent gathered that a serving governor credited APC Collection Account domiciled with Heritage Bank, with N100m.

IPOB Not on UK Terrorist Groups List UK--- Govt.Explains

The Government of the United Kingdom has denied adding Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, to terrorist groups.

A statement by the British High Commission in Nigeria signed by the Senior Communications and Public Diplomacy Officer, Atinuke Akande-Alegbe, and made available to Vanguard last night said it was aware of inaccurate reporting circulating in the media and online that the UK Government had added the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to the UK’s list of terrorist groups or organisations banned under UK law.

10 Young Footballers to Undergo Trials In Germany

  By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu

10 young footballers, all below 16 years, were have been selected as members of Team Nigeria for Germany trials in October this year.

We Are Partnering Anambra State Govt to Build Low Cost Houses, Transportation Scheme, Revamp TRACAS - Elite Investors Boss

 

   By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu

 The Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer of Elite Investors Limited, Chief Godwin Ifeanyichukwu Okafor, says they are into building projects and ready to partner Anambra State Government to build affordable houses, transportation, agriculture and as well finance projects in the state. 

VIDEO: President BUHARI of Two-Day Working Visit to Ebonyi State

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently on a two-day official visit to Ebonyi state to commission some projects.

The President who was received by high powered South East delegation and some All Progressive Congress National Working Committee members at Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enugu.