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I am by this article referring to the series of articles on Ika nation in various issues of Ika Weekly Newspaper by Chief (Dr.) Onyekpeze F.A. Before proceeding with this write up on the Agbor Nation, I will like to draw the attention of the reading populace to the following: …

Role models abound on the earth today. They are people who have accomplished feats in particular areas of life and living. They also motivate others to succeed in their deferential callings. And this tallies with Brian Tracy’s assertion that, “If you do what successful people did, you will succeed and …

‘Our nation’s greatness is measured by how we treat those who are the most vulnerable-AL-Gore, Former Vice President of the United States of America. Each passing day in Nigeria brings to mind the fact that despite the widening strides by civil society organizations (CSO’s) and development minded individuals to save …

When President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019, during his second term bid in office adopted; Next Level, as his campaign slogan, and in similar style on Monday, August 19, 2019 at the retreat for the ministers stated that; ministers will be responsible for the development and implementation of policies, programmes and …

The market institution has been an integral part of Ika community since the ancient times even before the advent of money, when barter and later silent and open market trade existed in Ika towns and villages. Trade by barter system was the exchange of goods and articles for another as …

One glaring views that development experts and of course international community is strongly inclined onto is that any nation desirous of development in the 21st century must redouble its emphasis on education and investment in their youths as the future strength of a nation, depends on the young people. Their …

‘I have nothing new to teach the world. Truth and non-violence are as old as the hills’-M.K Ghanghi For political and socio-cultural identity, Delta North Senatorial zone is also known as Anioma. A loose interpretation of Anioma is, ‘good land’. Delta state governor, Dr. (Senator) Ifeanyi Ekwueme Arthur Okowa is …

This piece stems from two separate but similar opinion articles. The first titled; Finding a Vaccine Is Only the First Step, No One Will Be Safe Until the Whole World Is Safe by Professor Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a former Minister of Finance in Nigeria, and currently, the Board Chair of Gavi, …

One of the most articulating issues in Ika nowadays is the breath-taking social change on one of the oldest cultural organizations, the ‘extended family institution’, which is becoming weakened by more weighty demands ranging from the pursuit of lasting happiness, quest for professionalism to financial independence. Noted also are the …

Aside from the sad feelings that greeted the sudden demise of General Sani Abacha on the 8th of June, 1998, and that of President Umuru Yaradua on the 5th of May, 2010, the Friday, April 17, 2020, this episode remains one of the lowest moments both in the annals of …