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By Sumaila Isah Umaisha A committed scholar is identifiable by his uncanny passion for fulfilling Robert Frost’s vision of “taking the road less travelled” in the field of his academic endeavour by breaking fresh grounds and creating new pathways to uncommon knowledge. Professor Al-Bishak, a brilliant, academic iconoclast and literary Egyptologist, fits into this mould. He chose for his doctorate degree dissertation a daunting topic requiring hardcore research and rigorous defence. Titled "African Literature and the Chronological Limits of the Eurasian Literary Tradition: A Study of the Origin, Context and Style of Kemetian (Ancient Egyptian) Literature", the thesis delves into…

The most remarkable and halcyon spectacle of good governance in the present Republic is unarguably the government of Enugu State under the watch of Dr Peter Mbah. Ndi’Enugu are clearly unanimous in the praise and appreciation of the commitment of their Governor to make real the promises of democracy. The Peter Mbah led government has redefined governance in so many ways that every so often the trophy cabinet of the State government calls for regular review and rework as monstrous accolades stream in almost on a daily basis. Enugu State has become the lead example of exemplary and servant oriented…

Zenith Bank Plc has appointed Dame Adaora Umeoji as the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. The appointment by Nigeria’s most capitalised bank, will take effect from June 2024. She is the first female to attain the position in the bank. Adaora Umeoji was the Deputy Managing Director of the bank before her elevation. She succeeds Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu who was appointed Group Managing Director/CEO of Zenith Bank Plc on June 1, 2019. Her appointment, which is in line with the bank's succession plan, is subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria.  Dr. (Mrs) Umeoji holds…