Politics › Re: Anambra light of the nation, eastern economy power house. by Schematics: 3:57pm On Apr 21, 2015 |
Nwanne stop responding to that person. It is very obvious he is alone as you can see already.  Everybody knows him already that is why they are ignoring him like a plague. Even his posts are being avoided, that should tell you a lot about that person. learn to ignore him too because he gets more energy when sane people talks back to him.  Johnolis: Nna,i dont understand your obsession with Peter Obi.it has gone past a year since he left as ex governor of anambra.Every anambrarian knows that Obi is the best thing that ever happened to the political scope of anambra state.He was the one who brought Obiano.many people voted for obiano who was unknown prior to his emergence as governor out of the love for Peter Obi.if not for the good works Obi did in transforming Anambra state,people also love him for his humility and gentle mien. I suggest you let Obi be,for your own good.thank you. |
Literature › Re: Top 10 Nigerian Writers Of All Time. by Schematics: 3:11pm On Apr 21, 2015 |
On point.. soonest: And someone says he's a fluke. Wetin hatred fit do person ehh! Chinua Achebe remains number 1 any time any day 1 Like |
Literature › Re: Top 10 Nigerian Writers Of All Time. by Schematics: 2:15pm On Apr 21, 2015 |
That is the fact around the world. I was in Burj Khalifa and some students were seen discussing TFA and when I got close I noticed the TFA was written in Arabic. I couldn't believe my eyes. When Obama said that Achebe brought Africa to the world I never understood it until I saw those students in Dubai.. Dospix: "If you don't like a story, go and write your own." I think Achebe had the likes of you in mind when he carved out this quote. It is quite pathetic that you are the only one who holds this view, the world does not share this view with you...infact the world has succintly made it conspicuous that Achebe is the greatest writer that has come from this continent. You and your ilks would continue to suffer from brain mirage if you keep trying to alter this lucid truth. 9 Likes 1 Share |
Politics › Re: Anambra light of the nation, eastern economy power house. by Schematics: 2:05pm On Apr 21, 2015 |
Nwanne by the way where did you dig out this picture from? Did you go to the national archives?  ak47mann: peoples general the wisest black that saw tomorrow 
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Literature › Re: Top 10 Nigerian Writers Of All Time. by Schematics: 1:45pm On Apr 21, 2015 |
Chinua Achebe: The Father of African Literature
2013 saw the sad loss of one of Africa’s most prominent authors and respected scholars: after a short illness, Chinua Achebe died at the age of 82 in Boston, USA. His death saw an outpouring of tributes from those in the arts and politics, including Nelson Mandela, Nobel Prize winner Wole Soyinka and hip-hop artist and actor Tariq Trotter.
Born on the 16th of November 1930 in the Igbo town of Ogidi, Anambra, Nigeria, Achebe was widely known for his novels, essays and poems. Heavily influenced by Igbo traditions, these works drew on folk tales and proverbs, and questioned Western ideas of Africa. Achebe’s most widely read book, his debut novel Things Fall Apart, was first published in 1958 and explores the clash between traditional African culture and colonialism in a fictional Nigerian village during the 1890’s. The novel is rightly held as a modern African masterpiece, while at the time causing controversy for being written in the English language. Achebe reasoned that the use was a powerful tool in the fight to regain ‘what is yours’; English being the language of colonisation.
Things Fall Apart was followed by a sequel, No Longer at Ease (1960), which follows the character of Obi Okonkwo, the grandson of the protagonist in his first book. Okonkwo leaves his Nigerian village for an education in Britain, but soon struggles with the Western lifestyle and pressures of his family’s expectations.
Arrow of God is Achebe’s third novel in what is often considered as The African trilogy. Published in 1964, it takes its title from an Igbo proverb and was influenced by real events. The novel is set during the 1920’s and centres on the chief priest of an Igbo village who proudly refuses to follow the new colonial rule, leading to his imprisonment and loss of the village’s traditions. Achebe also widely published a number of essays, poems and children’s books, with a number of the essays collected together as The Education of a British-Protected Child. While many of these works were critically acclaimed, his 1975 essay An Image of Africa: Racism in Conrad’s Heart of Darkness was less so. Reading his essay during a lecture, Achebe presented Conrad as a racist and claimed that the novel dehumanised Africans. It was a lecture that split academics, with many walking out and expressing their anger at his attack on a Western literature giant, while others applauded him for this eye-opening perspective.
During his lifetime Achebe was the recipient of a number of awards, including the Commonwealth Poetry Award in 1974, the Man Booker International Prize in 2007 and the Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize in 2010. Though often regarded as an obvious nominee for the Nobel Prize, Achebe never received the honour, with some believing that his attack on Conrad was the ruling factor for this lack of recognition. After a car crash in 1990, Achebe was left paralysed, and though limited to a wheelchair, he still managed to continue within academia. Achebe was the Charles P Stevenson Professor of Languages and Literature at Bard College in New York before taking up the position of the David and Marianne Fisher University Professor of Africana Studies in 2009, a role he held until his passing on the evening of Thursday the 21st March 2013. Achebe leaves behind him a powerful legacy; a literary titan, who was at the forefront of African literature throughout his career and who was the author of the most widely read African novel in the 20th century. He was a man trying to define his identity as an Igbo writer, and a man who managed to teach Western Literature that there was so much more to Africa than what many believed.
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Literature › Re: Top 10 Nigerian Writers Of All Time. by Schematics: 1:40pm On Apr 21, 2015 |
Stop arguing with any ediot. Achebe is by far in all ramifications ahead of all Nigerian writers put together and he died as number ONE in Africa. The records are there.. Buonsenso: But I didn't ab initio make an attempt to show one is better than the other, I just made a point which by the way, is the agreed norm that one fiction especially of different genre cannot be 'greater' than another.. Can you say Hemingway the old man... Is better than vs Naipaul masque of Africa..both are literature but of different variety. Appreciate writers and don't bother so much about ranking..you could.compare good, bad and great writers. Achebe to my mind given his whole opus is on a higher plane to Okri. But that's is not precise science just an opinion. 1 Like |
Literature › Re: Top 10 Nigerian Writers Of All Time. by Schematics: 1:23pm On Apr 21, 2015 |
Op is the not the source of this list, it was publish by a research firm. drAvundaa: where is Elechi Amadi, Cyprian Ekwensi, Ola Rotimi, Ifeanyi Aniebo, . . .u need to know their quality before u repeat d list |
Literature › Re: Top 10 Nigerian Writers Of All Time. by Schematics: 1:19pm On Apr 21, 2015*. Modified: 2:17pm On Apr 21, 2015 |
Stop trying to feel good. Achebe is the father of modern African literature. use your google and cure your ignorance. Achebe is the Africa's number ONE and the most influential African celebrity. Use your google once again!  TFA has been translated into over 70 languages..do you know what that means? It means its a 'hotcake' around the world. So you are not wiser than the rest of the world. Go and get better things to do. Even this listing recognized that Achebe is the Africa's number one! hifaif: You must be a joker to think Achebe tops in Africa. A novelist who only wrote 5 novels and couldn't even replicate his masterpiece. Even that Things Fall Apart is overrated. He was lucky to have published the book at the time he did. If you have read the Famished Road or Sello Duiker's Hidden Star, then you would know that TFA is overrated. 5 Likes |
Politics › Re: Anambra light of the nation, eastern economy power house. by Schematics: 1:16pm On Apr 21, 2015*. Modified: 1:42pm On Apr 21, 2015 |
Ikemba Nnewi was and still a great man even in death. Anambra nwelu mmadu. Little wonder we are the Light of the Nation.. GOD is GREAT because HE alone giveth power and fame!ak47mann: peoples general the wisest black that saw tomorrow  |
Literature › Re: Top 10 Nigerian Writers Of All Time. by Schematics: 1:11pm On Apr 21, 2015 |
Why are you guys bitter that Achebe tops the list? He is the rightful number ONE in Africa.. The same TFA that has been translated into over 70 languages. The first of its kind in Africa.. hifaif: Exactly. A big fluke. Wole Soyinka ought to top that list. Cyprian Ekwensi was a finer writer than Achebe in my opinion. Even TM Aluko was better. 10 Likes |
Literature › Re: Top 10 Nigerian Writers Of All Time. by Schematics: 1:10pm On Apr 21, 2015*. Modified: 4:39pm On Apr 21, 2015 |
Like as always Chinua Achebe will continue to lead the pack as number ONE in Africa.. Achebe, Emecheta, Ekwensi and Chimamanda are all from the Light of the Nation- Anambra  15 Likes 3 Shares |
Politics › Re: Anambra light of the nation, eastern economy power house. by Schematics: 6:33am On Apr 19, 2015 |
Though the malls are slow but work is ongoing. The last time I saw Onitsha mall it was not like this, now roofing is going on with landscaping. Agulu resort is way over 95 completed. Am sure they will commission it before the end of Q2. However they should speed up the malls. The one in Awka is even very big because it will contain cineplex and other entertainments. AnambraDota: Pls stop show this hotel of a disgrace, for 4 years now it has been on this stage, all the malls are nowhere completed likewise the hotel at Agulu. Every year your showing people uncompleted buildings, aren't you tired of seeing this pictures daily like these.
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Politics › Re: Anambra light of the nation, eastern economy power house. by Schematics: 4:31pm On Apr 17, 2015 |
There is zero crime rate in Anambra, no wonder investors are falling over themselves to have a stake in Anambra.. Anambra, the safest Nigerian state.. Governor Willie Obiano yesterday demolished three houses belonging to kidnappers. The team was led by Assistant Commissioner for Operations , Joseph Agugoesi and OC SARS, James Nwafor among others.
This brings to 50 houses of kidnappers demolished so far in the state.That of yesterday were at Eziowelle , Idemili local government area, Azigbo Nnewi South local government area. Details laterhttp://anambrariansnews.com.ng/?p=9032
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Politics › Re: Anambra light of the nation, eastern economy power house. by Schematics: 3:12pm On Apr 16, 2015*. Modified: 6:05am On Apr 17, 2015 |
A section of Dolly-Hills, Trans-Nkisi Extention-Onitsha
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Politics › Re: Anambra light of the nation, eastern economy power house. by Schematics: 7:01am On Apr 06, 2015*. Modified: 6:38am On Apr 07, 2015 |
Odenigbo FM, a privately owned state of the art FM Station based in Onitsha. Anambra has more than 7 FM Stations, making it a state with the highest FM Stations after Lagos. To know more about the FM and adverts please contact them here: http://www.odenigbofm.com
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Politics › Update: Onitsha Second Niger Bridge by Schematics(op): 8:18am On Mar 27, 2015 |
GEJ till 2019..
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Politics › Re: Anambra light of the nation, eastern economy power house. by Schematics: 7:40am On Mar 27, 2015*. Modified: 8:28am On Mar 27, 2015 |
The best performing Nigeria's governor moved the campaign train inside the main market- the largest trading center in West Africa..
APGA all the way..
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Politics › Re: Anambra light of the nation, eastern economy power house. by Schematics: 7:25am On Mar 27, 2015 |
Affirmative.. ACM10: Is that Bianca sitting down? |
Politics › Re: Anambra light of the nation, eastern economy power house. by Schematics: 7:25am On Mar 27, 2015 |
Mother of all rallies yesterday..
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Politics › Re: Anambra light of the nation, eastern economy power house. by Schematics: 7:21am On Mar 27, 2015 |
Davido go the rare privilege of dancing with Nigeria's best governor yesterday in Awka.. 
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Politics › Re: Anambra light of the nation, eastern economy power house. by Schematics: 7:20am On Mar 27, 2015 |
The matter has been resolved with the community and project has proceeded since.. asha80: hope it does not end up like distell that is now stalled |
Politics › Re: Anambra light of the nation, eastern economy power house. by Schematics: 10:12am On Mar 25, 2015 |
Dr. Willie Obiano's mansion in Anambra before he became the governor.. Capt. Iheanocho paid Dr. Obiano homage in his Anambra private home to seek for his immense support and help him tighten the loose ends to enable him clinch the government house in his state!  Anambra truly the political power house of the east.. 
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Politics › Re: Anambra light of the nation, eastern economy power house. by Schematics: 5:26pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
Yes it is assembly/manufacturing. They have foreign partners from the Asian Tigers.. ak47mann: Is that a car manufacturing plant  |
Politics › Re: Mama Peace At It Again: Dancing Dorobucci In Ondo State Amid Massive Crowd by Schematics(op): 4:25pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
The reverse is the case here.. olaideeeedris: Eeyah she is dancing away her sorrows come march 28th |
Politics › Re: Suit Seeking To Disqualify Buhari Adjourned To Wednesday. by Schematics: 3:50pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
They better not disqualify GMB or.... |
Politics › Mama Peace At It Again: Dancing Dorobucci In Ondo State Amid Massive Crowd by Schematics(op): 3:30pm On Mar 24, 2015*. Modified: 5:44pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
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Politics › Re: Anambra light of the nation, eastern economy power house. by Schematics: 3:26pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
Flag off of construction of Richbon Automotive Industries at Ozubulu Industrial Estates..
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Politics › Re: NDI-IGBO: APC Promises Toll-Free 2nd Niger Bridge by Schematics: 1:27pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
O di egwu. Story for the goats.
GEJ till 2019 |
Politics › Re: NDI-IGBO: APC Promises Toll-Free 2nd Niger Bridge by Schematics: 1:23pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
Hmm! So this ab.oki want to cancel Onitsha second Niger bridge the same way he canceled Lagos metro train? You want to build toll-free bridge for us..why didn't you build it in 1985? Forget that side because GEJ is already building it for us and we are very confident in him delivering the project toll free or not.
You want to make Onitsha Port to work..why didn't you do that in 1985? Forget that side too because GEJ is equally doing it already, he has completed a world class port in Onitsha and it is undergoing concession as we speak..
GEJ till 2019 |
Politics › Re: Anambra light of the nation, eastern economy power house. by Schematics: 11:36am On Mar 24, 2015 |
Musiwa is a very intelligent dude. I respect him though..  sCun: They guy makes sense. |
Politics › Re: Anambra light of the nation, eastern economy power house. by Schematics: 11:34am On Mar 24, 2015 |
Musiwa with his other handle is in the house. Umunne m mulu nu anya..  |
Politics › Re: Anambra light of the nation, eastern economy power house. by Schematics: 9:54am On Mar 24, 2015 |
Anambra has the largest gas reserve in Nigeria. The current exploitation by Falcon Corporation will definitely place Anambra on the next level of economic development, advancement and prosperity.. Falcon Corporation Sensitises Anambra Residents on Benefits of Natural Gas
Falcon Corporation recently embarked on sensitisation campaigns to enlighten businesses in Anambra State on the benefits of utilisation of natural gas.
The sensitisation, which started at the commercial city of Onitsha, spread to Nnewi, with high level representation from the Anambra State Government, the Anambra State Investment Promotions and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA), the Bank of Industry (BoI), top chief executives of businesses and other strategic stakeholders in attendance.
The seminars were aimed at enlightening the participants on the applications, economic and environmental benefits of natural gas as a fuel or feedstock, amongst owners and operators of industries and manufacturing concerns, as well as power companies within the state. Speaking at the seminar, the Managing Director, Falcon Corporation Limited, Prof. Joe Ezigbo highlighted the current state of energy and power supply in Nigeria.
He also spoke extensively on the uses and applications of natural gas in industries, requirements for conversion to gas, the economics of gas utilisation in industry, particularly with respect to the huge savings profile and overall operational cost reductions.
Also speaking at the event, the Head, Business Development and Commercial Services, Falcon Corporation Limited, Mrs. Emenike Chichi, said Falcon Corporation’s initiatives were to enhance industrial and commercial development of industries in Anambra. In his remarks, the Commercial Services officer of the company, Mr. Oladeji Olaoti said with the utilisation of natural gas, billions of naira would be saved and channelled to other areas of productive use.
Olaoti also added that there would be increase in employment opportunities and higher standard of living of Anambra State citizens as industries would be able to reduced operational overheads, and expand their capacity utilisation levels. Falcon recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Anambra State government to deliver a major gas distribution project within the State.
Under the agreement, the company, with the support of the Anambra State government, is working to set up the appropriate delivery infrastructure to allow the State and the industries within Anambra tap into the huge natural reserves in the state in order to obviate the challenges facing the industrial development efforts.
Anambra State is resourced with confirmed vast deposits of gas, but the gas is yet to be harnessed and developed into utilisable form. The state is home to huge clusters of industries which have been plagued by economic downturns resulting from the general economic situation, energy challenges, and general high costs of doing business. Despite the huge challenges faced by industrialists and manufacturing concerns within the State, the spirit of enterprise continues to thrive.
Falcon Corporation, the licensed Local Distribution Company, (LDC) operating the Ikorodu Natural Gas Distribution Franchise, had delivered ‘First Gas’ in Ikorodu in 2006. The company currently distributes gas to a growing number of heavy duty industries via over 65 kilometre pipeline of networks traversing across the zone.
With proven gas reserves in excess of 187 trillion cubic feet and about 600 trillion cubic feet of unproven reserves, Nigeria is said to be more of a gas nation than an oil nation.
To ensure that the country derives the maximum benefits from the abundant gas resources, the federal government had developed a gas master plan to ensure the economic and commercial exploitation of Nigeria’s gas reserves.
Gas utilisation has provided much-needed succour for industries in the various franchises within Greater Lagos, Agbara/Otta, and Ikorodu, where gas has been made available via pipelines for use as a fuel or feedstock. http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/falcon-sensitises-anambra-residents-on-benefits-of-natural-gas/204916/ |