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Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria – September 2, 2025 – Education, government, and industry leaders have been urged to urgently redesign logistics and innovation education in Nigeria and across Africa, following the maiden edition of the Distinguished Lecture Series of the School of Logistics and Innovation Technology (SLIT) at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO). The…
The concept of demonology has been a part of human culture and consciousness for millennia, with various civilizations and religions developing their own understanding of these mysterious entities. The word “demon” itself comes from the Greek word “daimon” (δαίμων), which originally referred to a divine power or spirit. In ancient Greek, the term was used…
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On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Mikis Theodorakis, I decided to write a poem entitled “Hymn to Mikis Theodorakis”, in order to honor this leading Greek composer who is also one of the great figures of world music. Mikis Theodorakis, who was born on the island of Chios on July…
The Federal Government is on top of the issue of insecurity in Nigeria but it appears their effort is not enough. The sponsors of insecurity are indeed in a big business deal with Nigerian lives. Frantz Fanon observed, “The colonialist bourgeoisie is aided and abetted in its pacification of the masses by the intellectuals, who are…
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In the age of social media, rumours spread like wildfire, fueling anxiety and fear in the hearts of Nigerians. The constant barrage of unverified information has created a culture of fear, where people are perpetually on edge, expecting the worst. As Aristotle once said, “Fear is a pain arising from the expectation of evil.” (Rhetoric,…
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The leadership of Oguta Local Government Area is taking bold steps to protect public land and ensure it serves the people. On Monday, Hon. Ifeanyi Nnani, Executive Chairman of Oguta LGA, joined forces with the Oguta Land Recovery Committee—led by Hon. Sir Modestus Chinedu Nwamkpa (Special Adviser to the Governor on Print/Media)—to kick off a…
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Explore how political interference is eroding the dignity and autonomy of Igbo traditional institutions. This article examines the impact of government actions on Igbo culture, values, and the role of traditional rulers in southeastern Nigeria. To the Igbo man, it is very clear that the Supreme Being call Chineke, creator or God who creates, the…
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Explore the debate on Imo State’s 2027 governorship: Should power rotate among all zones for true equity, or continue as is? This article examines the history, challenges, and future of the equity charter in Imo politics, highlighting the need for fair power-sharing and inclusive governance. This article is a continuation of the previous ones in…
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NEW YORK (June 18, 2025) – The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has announced the regional cohort ventures joining the 2025 ASME Innovation Showcase (ISHOW), the prestigious international accelerator of hardware-led social innovation. Eight social ventures from throughout Africa pitched their innovative solutions and participated in an extensive design and engineering review with expert judges…
Explore the dangers of trusting demonic spirits, the reality of divination, and how occult practices like astrology and palmistry can lead to manipulation and possession. Discover the true nature of these “good spirits” and their ultimate agenda. In inspirational divination, the medium is under the direct influence or control of some higher demonic powers within…
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18 June 2025, Gothenburg Sweden: At its 153rd Annual General Meeting (AGM), The Swedish Club reaffirmed its commitment to crew wellbeing, placing it firmly at the core of its message. The Club underscored the need for a holistic approach to care — one that addresses not just operational excellence but the human beings who keep…
Explore the dangers of trusting demons as good spirits in this in-depth analysis. The article delves into ancient and modern beliefs, occult practices, and the influence of demonic forces on humanity, as supported by biblical and historical accounts. The crimes, atrocities and immoralities of ancient and modern society points to the fact that there are…
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Explore biblical insights on demons, refuting philosophical views and asserting their reality as fallen angels. Understand the spiritual implications of denying their existence. In Part 1 of this series, these questions were asked, “What are demons? How do they become humans? How possible could it be for a demon to put on the human flesh…
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Creation has endowed man with unfathomable mysteries. Some of which are explainable while few others find their way into religious explanations which finally forms or becomes the credo which is believed without questioning. One of such phenomenon is the concept of demon. There are various religious, esoteric cum philosophical explanations associated with the concept of…
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The African Marketing Confederation (AMC) and Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON Africa) will be hosting their annual conferences in the tranquil setting of Ghana’s Labadi Beach Hotel. AMC AND TICON AFRICA CONFERENCES PROMISE INSIGHTFUL SESSIONS AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES Ghana, Labadi – 15 May 2025. Between 20 and 22 August 2025, the African Marketing Confederation (AMC) and…
NjiaPay, a Payments-as-a-Service provider solving the complexities of payments for African businesses, today announced the closing of an oversubscribed $1 million+ pre-seed funding round. The round was led by HAVAÍC, with participation from a number of prominent angel investors, including founders of Anyfin, Banxware, and Maxidrive. Launched in late 2024 as a spin-off from Talk360,…
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NAIROBI, Kenya – May, 2025 – SAP has announced the appointment of Shiraz Khota as Managing Director for Emerging Africa. Khota, an industry veteran with 25 years’ experience in enterprise software sales, cloud solutions, and digital transformation, was previously the head of SAP SuccessFactors for the region. In his new role as Managing Director for Emerging…
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We are pleased to invite you to a three-day hybrid workshop titled: “Exploring the State of Knowledge and Action for Optimizing Soil Carbon in Africa”, taking place from May 26 to 28, 2025, and hosted from the Golden Tulip Hotel, Nairobi. Register to join via https://bit.ly/3F30PWy to participate with us virtually. [cid:7c6746c1-ad36-43ce-bcd8-a82ea99a7a10] This important event is…
Transparency in democratic society centers on the elected representatives of the masses; those charged with the distribution and management of our resources, common good, power and authority. It is a self-testifying mechanism for the assessment and valuation (or estimate of importance and usefulness) of public servants and elective officeholders. With its existence or inexistence, the…
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Presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, his running mate Ifeanyi Okowa, and aggrieved members of the Integrity group, led by former governor Nyesom Wike, were noticeably absent from a crucial meeting held at the party’s secretariat on Tuesday. The meeting was organized by a select committee of the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)….
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Imo State, Nigeria – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State expressed unwavering determination to emerge victorious in the upcoming governorship election scheduled for November 11. Engr. Charles Ugwuh, the state chairman of the party, conveyed this resolute stance in a statement released to the press following a crucial consultation with party stakeholders, amidst…
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In the Presidential Villa, Abuja, President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the valedictory session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC). The purpose of this meeting is to address remaining matters and finalize various documents, as well as review pending memoranda from Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies before the administration’s departure next Monday. FEC meetings,…
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Nigeria Labour Congress President, Joe Ajaero, asserted that he fearlessly challenges adversaries to advocate for Nigerian workers’ rights. Ajaero, who recently visited the Senior Staff Union in Colleges of Education, Nigeria (SSUCOEN) in Abuja, expressed no shame in his actions, viewing them as a measure of his effectiveness as the labor union’s leader. Since assuming…
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On Wednesday, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) implemented a hike in its benchmark lending rate from 18 percent to 18.5 percent, aiming to combat inflationary pressures. During a two-day meeting in Abuja, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the CBN, chaired by Governor Godwin Emefiele, made this decision. Additionally, the MPC opted to maintain…
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Direct Entry (DE) candidates seeking admission to Nigerian universities will now be required to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) alongside other candidates, according to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The move is aimed at ensuring that DE candidates justify the possession of their A’level certificates. The decision was made at…
The Federal Ministry of Aviation in Nigeria has been renamed the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace of Nigeria, according to an announcement by the country’s Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika. The change was made because aviation and aerospace have become intertwined and the country needs to be proactively setting its policies to align with future…
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The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has denied media reports that it would participate fully in the inauguration of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu on May 29, 2023. One Okechukwu Isiguzoro had last week claimed that “Ohanaeze will participate fully in the inauguration of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu.” He also claimed that “the Ime-Obi…
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Outrageous billings, service interruptions and illegal disconnections topped the list of over 3.25 million complaints made by consumers to the electricity distribution companies, also known as DisCos within five years. This was as 430 employees of the companies and the third parties died from 1,528 job-related accidents within the same period. According to an analysis…
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The District Governor of Rotary International for District 9125, Dr Goddy Nnadi, said on Friday that the organisation would do its best to promote peace in the country. Nnadi said this at the 14th District Conference by Rotary District 9125 and Rotaract District 9125 in Abuja on Friday. Nnadi, who said they were in the…
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The National Broadcasting Commission, [NBC] on Friday said it had yet to see the order of perpetual injunction restraining it from imposing fines on broadcast stations in the country. It, however, said it would appeal the order. The commission said the decision became necessary if found to be in conflict with previous judgements. Justice James…
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