The debate came out just as I have predicted. Kamala had done everything she needed to do and it was a virtuoso performance and a total knockout punch for Kamala. The convicted felon took a script from the great Boxing legend Mike Tyson when he said that every fight has a plan until he is punched in the face. Donald …

DG. RMRDC TO CHAIR 2024 EBONY HERALD ANNUAL LECTURE  The Director-General of Raw Materials Research and Development Council, Prof. Nnanyelugo M. Ike-Muonso will chair the auspicious yearly Ebony Herald Annual lecture, holding on September 19, 2024, at the Merit House, Maitama, Abuja. The decision of the Editorial team of Ebony Herald International Magazine to have  DG of Raw Materials Research …

LET US UNITE AND RECLAIM THE BROKEN LEG   Nigeria stands at a precipice in its educational journey, and the urgency of the situation demands not just awareness but decisive action. The state of our educational system, marred by crumbling infrastructure, outdated curricula, and inadequate funding, paints a dire picture. This crisis is compounded by a troubling trend: the lack …

Addressing post-harvest losses and improving agric information dissemination in farming communities Enhancing and promoting the diffusion of agricultural information in farming communities and reducing post-harvest losses are crucial steps in improving food security and farmer profitability. While the supply of necessary and pertinent information to smallholder farmers is essential, the majority of farmers are left on their own when it …

Bridging the Divide: A Call for Unity between the Igbo and Yoruba The growing animosity between Nigeria’s two largest ethnic groups, the Igbo and Yoruba, is a disturbing development that threatens the progress of a nation already grappling with political, economic, and social challenges. Recent incidents, such as the unfortunate reactions to the disqualification of an Igbo girl in South …

Crisis looms in FCT PDP amid allegations of nepotism, high-handedness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is reportedly facing internal discord, fuelled by accusations of high-handedness and nepotism among its leadership. It was gathered that the party has been struggling to maintain unity since its congress held on Aug. 31, with tensions mounting over …

Clash of the Titans: Kamala Harris prepares to take down Trump’s misogynistic playbook A preview of tomorrow’s debate between the female Prosecutor and the convicted felon and the misogynistic Pig. This title is a direct quote from Congresswoman Liz Cheney, a future Presidential material of the Republican Party who in collaboration with Adam Kinzinger had courageously and successfully led the …

Dogged and Kindhearted Hassan Gimba: Celebrating Four Decades of Bosom Friendship Our friendship, forged in the crucible of the School of Basic Studies of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, was a unique bond that transcended the typical student camaraderie. We were both teenagers and graduates of our secondary schools, where we emerged as local champions and gained admission into the …

Mr President, We Are at War. I was supposed to continue my discourse on Yobe State, its creation, its leaders, and their styles. However, the sad news of last week has made me drop it for another time. We were hit with the sad news of the massacre of scores of people by Boko Haram in Mafa, a village in Tarmuwa local …

The Tinubu Government’s Fuel Price Hike: A Betrayal of Trust and a Call for Resilience The recent surge in fuel prices, coupled with widespread discontent among Nigerians, has sparked a fierce debate over the policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused the government of betraying its commitment to the people, particularly in light of …