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The Academic "Oracle": The Hidden Intellectual Pedigree of Senator Peter Nwaoboshi

 The Academic "Oracle": The Hidden Intellectual Pedigree of Senator Peter Nwaoboshi ​By Emeka Esogbue ​While the public knew him as a formidable political strategist, few realized that the late Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi was, first and foremost, a scholar of the highest order. Long before he was dubbed the "Oracle of Politics," Nwaoboshi was the "Oracle of the Lecture Hall," leaving an indelible mark on the academic corridors of Bendel State (now Ambrose Alli) University. ​A member of the Class of 1986, Nwaoboshi didn't just pass through the History Department; he dominated it. Graduating with a Second Class Upper (2.1), he distinguished himself as one of the finest minds of his generation. His academic appetite was particularly voracious in the most demanding areas of the curriculum, a field requiring rigorous logic and a detective’s eye for detail. To study history even at the first degree level is to sharpen one's brain and this was ...

The Political Facts and Era You Might Never Have Known About Senator Peter Nwaoboshi

 The Political Facts and Era You Might Never Have Known About Senator Peter Nwaoboshi By Emeka Esogbue Senator Peter Onyeluka Nwaoboshi hailed from Isieke clan of Umuekea Quarters , Ibusa , in Delta State . Isieke is a kindred umbrella of closely related families and is widely renowned for its remarkable human resource capacity within Ibusa. The clan has produced distinguished personalities across professions, including Prof. Augustine Esogbue , the renowned physicist with NASA (now emeritus); Chief Chike Chigbue , one of Nigeria’s youngest Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN); members of the Justice Chigbue family ; notable accounting professionals , among many others. Despite his prominence in modern partisan politics, Senator Nwaoboshi emerged from a family deeply rooted in Ibusa culture and tradition. His father was an Obi-titled man, and Senator Nwaoboshi himself was not only an Alor title holder but also a member of Ogbuu, a respected traditional institution reserved for Ibusa ...

Leo Nkeaka, an Ibusa Politician, Donates N2 Million to Constituents

 Leo Nkeaka, an Ibusa Politician, Donates N2 Million to Constituents - Emeka Esogbue  In a recent act of altruism, prominent Ibusa Politician, Businessman, and Estate Realtor, Hon. Leo Nkeaka, on Tuesday, gave away money to 100 people in Ward 8 of the Umueze Quarters of the Ibusa community, totaling approximately two million naira. When PEN MASTER contacted Hon. Nkeaka, also referred to as "Ohamadike" in the community, he stated, "The move is to support our people and alleviate the level of suffering in our society." "I still give back to the underprivileged members of our society, widows, the impoverished, the needy, and my people," he said. It was further learnt that the philanthropic initiative started as far back as 2007 when he contested and won the councilorship election in the community, a position he held until 2011, with the initiative lasting for about 17 years now.  Hon Leo Nkeaka, one of the most popular youth figures in politics from the commu...

A LIST OF 100 ACTIVE NIGERIAN LAWYERS (BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS) FROM IBUSA IN DELTA STATE

  A LIST OF 100 ACTIVE NIGERIAN LAWYERS (BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS) FROM IBUSA IN DELTA STATE Ibusa, a community in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State is renowned for the abundant human capita available to her. Nevertheless, this is about 100 lawyers who are indigenes of the community. Some of them have been at the Bar for as long as 25 years and they include Prof Fidelis Oditah, QC (KC), SAN, a notable lawyer from the community and Barr Ike Ofuokwu who is respected for his integrity and reliability in the profession. Chief Peter Onyeluka Nwaoboshi, a Senator that represented the Delta North Senatorial District of Delta State is also a lawyer from the community. 1. Prof Fidelis Oditah, QC (KC), SAN     2. Barr Emmanuel Nwuli 3. Barr Ngozi Chibututu 4. Barr Lizzy Idigbe (nee Abiagom) 5. Barr Fred Ajudua 6. Barr Chukwudi Okobi 7. Barr Mrs. Cordeilia Dener (Nee Onwuachi) 8. Barr Ike Eseke 9. Barr Tony Isoh 10. Barr Victor Okereke...