Celebrating the 2025 Ofala Festival of the Obi of Onitsha Yesterday, I had the honour of attending the 2025 Ofala Festival of His Majesty, Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe (Agbogidi), in Onitsha, Anambra State. The Ofala Festival remains one of our most cherished

Remembering Somtochukwu Maduagwu Yesterday, I returned from the United Kingdom, where I had several engagements, including a meeting with the Commonwealth Secretary-General. Upon my arrival in Nigeria, I travelled to Agulu, Anambra State, to attend the burial Mass and interment

As the world marks the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, it is a solemn reminder for our nation that poverty is now a daily reality for millions of people, especially when our nation remains the country in the world, with the highest number of people living in

'Restoring the Dignity of Man': My Address at the UNN Alumni Conference in Birmingham After a fruitful visit to Birmingham, during which I gained additional insight into how universities function and promote inclusive excellence, I joined the University of Nigeria Alumni

Visit to Birmingham City University Yesterday, October 17th, I visited Birmingham City University, where I met with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. David Mbah. Prof. Mbah is one of only two Black Vice-Chancellors among over 160 universities in the United Kingdom — and,

Celebrating Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: A Beacon of Excellence I heartily congratulate our globally celebrated literary icon, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, for once again bringing immense pride to our nation through her recent international recognitions — including the prestigious

Our Meeting with the Commonwealth Chief on Youth Empowerment, Education, and Democracy Yesterday Thursday 16th October, my dearest wife and I met with the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, at the Commonwealth Headquarters in London. Our discussions

Following our earlier visit to Tungan Nasara LEA Primary School, in Abuja, the ADC Chairmanship candidate for Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) in the February 2026 local council election, Dr Moses Paul, agreed with me that as he continues his tour around communities, I will

Yesterday, after my commissioning event at Awka North & South Federal Constituency, I joined the Labour Party Anambra Governorship Candidate, Dr George Moghalu, on his campaign community tour to Achalla town, Anambra State. It was heartwarming to see that Dr Moghalu’s message

Yesterday, Tuesday, 14th October, for the third time, I was delighted to honour the 3rd invitation to commission projects attracted by Honourable Lilian Orogbu, member representing Awka North and Awka South Federal Constituency, who continues to demonstrate what purposeful

Congratulations to our Super Eagles Today, my day started very early at 6am, and after a very hectic day of participating in 5 different events of commissioning and campaigning in Anambra State, I had to watch the Super Eagles game. I watched with so much confidence and pride,

APC Government Policies and style have impoverished Several million Nigerians in Just Two Years. The World Bank report, released on October 8, 2025, shows that a staggering 139 million Nigerians are now living in poverty, an alarming increase from the 87 million Nigerians living

A trailblazer Exits. I have received with profound sadness the news of the passing of a dear elder sister, Prof. U. Joy Ogwu, Nigeria's former foreign minister, as well as former permanent representative of Nigeria to the United Nations. Prof. Ogwu was a cosmopolitan. An

Farewell to a Great Evangelist: Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai I have just received with deep sadness the news of the passing on to glory of one of Nigeria’s most revered clerics, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, Founder and President of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association. My heartfelt condolences

Stop the Destruction of People’s Property I like to reiterate my strong condemnation of the willful destruction of people's property, and goods by governments at any level without notice. The recent demolition of citizens' structures and the destruction of their goods and

With great joy, I extend my warmest congratulations to my dear elder brother and Leader, former Vice President Namadi Sambo, on his well-deserved turbaning as the Sardaunan Zazzau by His Royal Highness, the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, on Saturday, October 11. This

My Visit to the USA, Rome: Taking Nigeria's Situation to God. After my 2-day trip to the United States - where I addressed the Friendship Club on Saturday, 4 October, and spoke at the 1st Ubuntu African Youth Assembly in Washington on Sunday, 5 October - I departed that same

Tackling Public Health Emergencies. As the world celebrates Mental Health Day this weekend, it is troubling to note that a nation like Nigeria has deepening mental health crises which recent report from World Health Organisation (WHO) estimated that about 40 million people are

Empowering the Girl Child: Securing Our Common Future Today, as the world marks the International Day of the Girl Child, we are reminded of the immense potential that lies within every girl when she is given the right opportunities to learn, grow, and lead. Sadly, in Nigeria

I wholeheartedly congratulate our Super Eagles on their well-deserved crucial victory against Lesotho. You have, by this very vital victory, once again lifted the hopes of millions of Nigerians who are looking forward to your participating in the great mundial in 2026. As you