“There is no gainsaying the fact that Obi has galvanized interests of people not just in Igbo land but across other geopolitical zones. He has revolutionarised the system. People are now saying let’s now go and vote. “People who had lost interest before are now showing interest in voting. Though I’m in a different party,…
HH Capital Limited acquired 9.7 billion units of Transcorp, bringing their total holdings to 25.6% of the company’s total shares. Incredible! Before now, Femi Otedola had acquired the first 5% of the stake in the company belonging to his friend and brother two weeks ago. He went ahead last week to increase his stake by…
Shehu Sani, a former federal lawmaker has wondered how some terror leaders in the North, who are almost becoming household names have remained illusive for authorities to arrest. According to the former Kaduna central district lawmaker, those terror leaders even go about granting interviews to radio stations and newspapers in Hausa language but cannot be…
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah said on Monday that anyone coming to meet him as a presidential candidate would have some explanations to make regarding how he or she intends to deal with the challenges facing the nation. The renowned Christian cleric said Nigeria is no longer what it used to be…
Police authorities have confirmed that Malikah Shabazz, one of six daughters of civil rights activist Malcolm X, was found dead Monday at her Brooklyn home. According to reports, 56-year-old Shabazz was found unresponsive in her home in Midwood. The city’s medical examiner who responded to the scene did not believe that the death was suspicious, while…
By Collins Kaineme, Leadership SCORECARD Magazine Correspondent. The concept of the role of “Great Men” in history has been strongly contested, for example by marx who saw such men as no more than representatives of powerful forces which they did not control. Even as it is widely accepted that biography constitutes only an adjunct to…
My fellow citizens, I want to talk to you about our economy. It is important that you understand the reasons for the policy measures I have taken to combat the serious economic challenges this nation has long faced. -Our administration will invest N50 billion each to cultivate 150,000 hectares of rice and maize. -N50 billion…
By Prince Chidiebere Michael The Executive Governor of Enugu State, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi on the 12th of April, 2018 lauded the management of Leadership Scorecard magazine over his recognition as the media house’s “Most Outstanding Governor of the Year 2017/2018”. The governor, who received the award from the publisher, Leadership Scorecard – Humphrey Onyima,…
By Onyinyechukwu Chima Popular Nigerian Chef, Hilda Baci has stirred strong controversy after she was seen in a video tying out several Akwa Ibom delicacies including a dog meat delicacy. Recall, that Hilda Baci who hails from Akwa Ibom, recently received international acclaim after she set a new Guinness World Record for cooking non-stop for…
By Law Mefor The argument over whether Nigerians should be allowed by law to carry weapons for self-defence is returning and gaining traction in light of the terrifyingly high levels of insecurity in the nation, especially kidnapping. When the notion was recently put to the Chief of Army Staff, he soberly rejected it. Nigeria’s chief…
