When President Muhammadu Buhari talked about the “rule of law” being trampled for “national security” and “national interest”, what did he have in mind exactly? Subordinating the rule of law to what he called “national interest” and “national security”, he forgot the deep-rooted distrust of governments across the world. By talking of subordinating the rule…
By Blessing Ogbonna Leader of Leaders leaves Glowing Legacy. On August 18, 2018, Kofi Annan, who served as the seventh secretary-general of the United Nations, died at the age of 80, according to a statement from his foundation. Annan, born in Ghana in 1938, was the first leader of the United Nations elected from the…
Over the years, the Senator representing Enugu West Senatorial District, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has enjoyed great influence, crowned by unrestricted generosity that has made him one of the leading lights to look up to for a better Nigeria. In the Southeast, long maligned and boxed from having any huge say in Nigeria’s Presidency or being…
By Prince Chidiebere Michael As the race to represent the people of Enugu East in the Senate of the National Assembly, a royal in the senatorial district has thrown his hat in the ring to lead his people. The Prince of Mbuburu, Engr. Lawrence Ezeh has had enough of poor representation for his people and,…
By Humphrey Onyima Oil and Gas Merchant – Amb. Chibuike Destiny Ukauwa aka SWAZ, who has been a part of the Nigerian students’ struggle to take their rightful place in the nation’s leadership, speaks with LEADERSHIP Scorecard on his governorship ambition for Abia State and the struggle for recognition by Nigeria’s young population. You have…
Ekweremadu, a third-time Deputy Senate President, who represents Enugu West Senatorial district in the National Assembly, could be described as a cat with nine lives. Ever since his emergence as the Deputy Senate President in the current 8th Assembly, he has been subjected to endless litigations and what his supporters alleged as “harrowing official intimidation.”…
By Christopher Ogugua A group under the aegis of Ujudo Youths Coalition (UYC) in Enugu East senatorial zone has commended the senator, representing Enugu East senatorial zone. Senator Gilbert Emeka Nnaji, on his numerous contributions towards job creation and the developments of the zone at large.. The leader of the group, Comrade Onu Promise Uchenna,…
By Humphrey Onyima President of the Senate, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki and former governor of Kano State Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, recently declared intention to run for president in the 2019 presidential election. The duo who made the declaration on seperate occasions will contest under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Kwankwaso who lost…
By Godwin Emefiele Opening Pleasantries — Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. I am indeed delighted for the honour to address this distinguished gathering. As I heartily welcome everyone present here today to this event, I would like to use this opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate in a very special way the management and staff of…
By Christiana Oche The Executive Chairman, Nasarawa State Internal Revenue Service (NIRS), Alhaji Ahmed Yakubu Muhammad has urged Nigerians to imbibe the culture of discipline in tax payment, which he described as a key factor for economic success in Nigeria. Muhammad made this known recently in Lafia when he received Leadership Scorecard Performance award from…
