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OTITE ANAM Igbo folklore is of the opinion that Yam was a gift from Chukwu – God Almighty to Eze Nri as reward for his solving the riddle of the Igbo market days. Yam, variously regarded as the king of crops or the symbol of wealth in Igbo cosmology occupies an enviable place in Igbo socio-cultural as well as economic life. Thus in the Anambra River basin areas, the highest title a man can aspire to take is Oba – Yam king. Indeed, so central is yam to Igbo socio-cultural life that almost all Igbo communities celebrate the new yam festival. In Anam, the new yam festival is called Otite and it is usually celebrated in the month of August every year. It is during the Otite that Anamites thank their Gods for granting them a bountiful harvest. Otite is usually fixed by the ruling age grade in Anam – Okpokolo and it is they who meet to examine the Igbo lunar calendar so as to ensure that Otite holds on the sacred market day of Eke.  Every titled man is expected to sacrif...

Anthony Collins Nwabunwanne, has a degree in Economics and M.Sc Development economics from Imo State University (IMSU). He hails from Oroma Etiti Anam in Anambra West Local Government Area of Anambra State. He is the House of Assembly candidate for Anambra West L.G.A, State Constituency on the platform of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) sequel to the party primaries  result  earlier released. He has been showing great animosity on the way our politicians and representatives were parading themselves at the detriment of our communities so he has to resign as a Senior Executive Assistant from Zenith Bank to enable him get actively involved in politics to salvage his people. The 32-year-old banker-turned-politician and first child of a family of seven had between 2005 and 2008 held sway as the Manager of Harritex Communications, where he did his National Youth service Corps (NYSC) programme in 2004. At different times when he goes for his politicking in the lo...

A s the 2011 general elections draws near, delivering credible elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission seems to be like "a camel passing through the eye of a needle" more difficulties than the commission envisaged are cropping up. Just like it did in 2007 general elections when a last-minute scramble resulted in millions of ballot papers being hastily reprinted in South Africa. The possible delay in printing raises further fears that not everyone will have a fair chance of voting when the elections begin next month. . The press secretary to the INEC chairman, Kayode Idowu, denied the allegations and said everything remained on track to ensure a free and fair election. As the deadline for replacement and withdrawal of candidates passed yesterday, dozens of party officials filled the commission’s headquarters, meeting with INEC staff and passing documents. Mr. Idowu said that the replacements could not be confirmed until the list was publis...

Arise O' compatriots, Nigeria's call obey, To serve our father's land, with love and strength and faith... “ I do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I will discharge my duties to the best of my ability, faithfully and in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the law, and always in the interest of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well-being and prosperity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will strive to preserve the Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy contained in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will not allow my personal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decisions; that I will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will abide by th...

Democracy and leadership in Nigeria has taken a new dimension today as the president Goodluck Jonathan made a public declaration of intent to run for the 2011 presidential elections under the platform of the People's Democratic Party.  Is he the promised MESSIAH? Below is the excerpt of his public declaration: SPEECH BY PRESIDENT GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN DECLARING HIS CANDIDACY FOR THE PDP PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES by Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday, 18 September 2010 at 22:32 SPEECH BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, DR. GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN, GCFR, ON THE OCCASION OF THE DECLARATION OF HIS CANDIDACY FOR THE PDP PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES, TODAY 18TH SEPTEMBER, 2010. PROTOCOL Forty months ago my predecessor in office and I embarked on a joint ticket in the governance of our great country, Nigeria.  Sadly, he passed away on the 5th of May 2010. MAY HIS GENTLE SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE, AMEN. With the death of President Umaru Musa...

Development has been a word that has been accorded different meaning and interpretation amongst people of diverse backgrounds. In Economics view it entails a continuous or sustained growth where the latter involves a positive change in the level of production of goods and services in a an economy. It can be also seen as "Qualitative measure of progress in an economy . It refers to development and adoption of new technologies , transition from agriculture based to industry based economy, and general improvement in living standards ." To the ordinary man on the street it means nothing than good roads, education for all, more jobs for the unemployed, low prices of goods and raw materials, constant electricity, healthy water supply etc. To the ordinary Anamite, it is good roads to link the rural communities in the area and expose the area to merchants who would be interested in the agricultural produce of the people, electricity(even if not constant), good drinking wate...

The government should support the ordinary citizens so as to make use of their intellects. If young men like these are given the necessary support, they would be the driving force towards achieving Nigeria's millenium development goals as it's own PRSP -NEEDS states. Read more here