The Donbass Diaries Part II: The Azov Battalions – ordinary Fascism

We gather around the school in Mariupol. All windows without exception are broken. The rooms inside are fully demolished. The Ukrainian have used the school and its surrounding as defense position. At 09:00 in the morning, humanitarian aid will be distributed. We start talking with Mariupol’s locals. ‘The Azov Battalions have bombarded our house’ The […]

The Tinubu-Buhari Cold War Is Becoming A Hot War.

IT was always obvious to keen, disinterested observers that Bola Tinubu’s gamble in helping Buhari to ascend to power won’t pay off in the end; that his opportunistic political love affair with Buhari won’t be requited; and that the brittle, delicately thin thread that held their relational dynamic would snap sooner or later. I wrote […]

Tribute to Emeka Ojukwu – by Yakubu Gowon.

Never mind, I once referred to him as ‘Rebel Leader’! That was the appropriate language of the official perception of his role at that time, during the Nigerian Civil War; but he was His Excellency, Col. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu – Ojukwu, Military Governor of Eastern Nigeria. However, i can testify that he was not only a […]

NO MR PRESIDENT, YOU FAILED NIGERIANS.

Growing up, there was this expression we took both as a joke and a rebuke for one exaggerating: no one who examines him or herself has ever failed. This maxim filled the mind while hearing or reading President Muhammadu Buhari score himself as excellent. Mr. President came away with the ‘A’ for his scorecard, unabashedly […]

Russia, China and the “Multipolar World”. The Kremlin’s Evolving Relations with Africa

After a careful research to find the meaning and implications of the term “multipolar world” often used these days, the freedictionary and englopedia offer insights as a system of world order in which the majority of global leading powers coordinate and commonly agree on economic, political and cultural influence and mutually acceptable directions. Both dictionaries […]

The Restoration of Russia-Africa Relations: Social, Economic and Geopolitical implications

By Kester Kenn Klomegah Russian Presidential Special Representative for Middle East and Africa, Mikhail Bogdanov, in an April 2022 interview to Interfax news agency, offered an insight into aspects of Russia’s policy objectives, initiatives and future prospects in Africa. He highlighted a few obstacles for Russia’s inability to realize its set goals and tasks during the […]

Nigeria’s $11 Billion Case Threatens Biggest African Economy

January 22, 2023 at 11:00 PM CST Full story here. After years of stop-and-go litigation, Nigeria could be on the hook for a debilitating $11 billion payout if a trial which started on Monday in a London court doesn’t go its way. The Nigerian government urged the UK high court to stop the hedge fund-backed […]

Yes, Buhari was a Mistake.

A very objective assessment of the Buhari administration Sunday, Jan 22, 2023 Few weeks ago, he turned 80. At that, he is the oldest Nigerian to serve as the leader of this country. He is unarguably one of the luckiest Nigerians. Besides Olusegun Obasanjo who became Nigeria’s democratically-elected President, having served as military Head of […]

Nigerians and the 2023 elections.

After a chaotic early period after the starter’s gun was fired, things have settled and the picture of the choice of potential or prospective candidates has now emerged. But what exactly do Nigerians want from their elected leaders? Nigerians, like any other people, want what they have always wanted: consistent electricity supply, adequate safety and […]

Does the average Nigerian really know the difference between what they need and what they want?

Nigerians say they want credible, responsive, responsible and accountable leadership. They also need security, critical infrastructure, ease of business, job security, top notch health facilties, quality educational institutions, constant electricity supply, affordable homes etc. For decades, these have been the cravings and desires of every average Nigerian. A major concept in economics is the concept […]

Onyeagocha blasts Imo Lawmakers for voting Against financial autonomy of the legislature, Judiciary and Local Governments.

19th January, 2023. Press Statement. ……Calls on their Constituents to ensure they are voted out in the forthcoming general elections. The PDP Candidate for Imo East Senatorial District, Hon. Barr. Uche Onyeagocha strongly condemns Imo Lawmakers for voting against the proposed financial autonomy of legislature, judiciary and local Governments. legislative and local government financial autonomy. […]

WEF Davos – The New Sodom and Gomorrah?

By Peter Koenig The World Economic Forum (WEF) has reached a new climax. It apparently has become a hub for high-flier and high-priced prostitution, pardon, “Escort Services”. Like never before. This is amply covered by the international media. With exception of a few, the major Swiss media remain silent. Why? Why is Switzerland still hosting […]

Fear Is Pfizer’s Financial Fertilizer

By Dr. Joseph Mercola There’s a new COVID variant making the rounds, and it’s said to be “the most transmissible” variant to date. The new variant, XBB.1.5, was quickly dubbed the “Kraken,” which is a moniker referring to a legendary sea beast that could not be defeated But there’s nothing particularly noteworthy, and certainly nothing […]

Proof: Strokes Are Caused by the COVID Vaccines

By Steve Kirsch I bet $1M that the vax causes strokes. Any takers? They knew this at the very start of the vaccination campaign if they were paying attention to the adverse event reports. I’ll show you how they knew. Executive summary The COVID vaccines cause strokes. There is no doubt about it. In fact, […]

Gold-backed Currencies to Replace the US Dollar.

20 January 2023 Let’s start with three interconnected multipolar-driven facts. First: One of the key take aways from the World Economic Forum annual shindig in Davos, Switzerland is when Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan, on a panel on “Saudi Arabia’s Transformation,” made it clear that Riyadh “will consider trading in currencies other than the US dollar.” So is the petroyuan […]

Washington Has Resurrected the Threat of Nuclear Armageddon

20 January 2023 By Dr. Paul Craig Roberts As a participant in the 20th century Cold War, I can tell you that the Cuban Missile Crisis had the effect of convincing the leaders of the US and the USSR that trust had to be created between the two nuclear superpowers in order resolve differences and […]

The Plan of “Breaking up the Country”. “The Decolonization” of Russia, Fomenting Separatism and “Ethnic Nationalism”

15 January 2023 By Prof. Yakov M. Rabkin and Prof. Samir Saul The war in the Ukraine has revived Western plans of dismembering Russia and, in the words of the promoters of this idea, to complete the dismantlement of the Soviet Union. Active efforts, including ample funds, are being spent on fomenting ethnic nationalism among Russia’s many […]

Is Biden Being Blackmailed to Send US Combat Troops to Ukraine?

By Mike Whitney Billionaire elites are using their power over the media, the political class and public opinion to coerce Joe Biden into sending US troops to Ukraine to prevent a Russian victory. Idiot conservatives think the media is actually doing their job for once by accurately reporting Biden’s alleged transgressions. But, the fact is, […]

Contingency planning (2) for 2023 Election results

To: Anya Ndi-Igbo and other Igbo elite groups c/o Chidi OsuagwuFrom: ChinweizuDate: 12 January 2023 Subject: Contingency planning for the 2023 election results There is a possibility that the Peter Obi campaign result, if not properly handled, could be disastrous for Ndi-Igbo. I therefore suggest you guys at Anya-Ndi-Igbo should do contingency planning on ways […]

PROF ABC NWOSU, SOUTHEAST NEEDS AN APOLOGY, NOT A RESIGNATION

By Law Mefor Prof ABC Nwosu just resigned his membership on the PDP Board of Trustees, protesting jettisoning of the zoning principle by the main opposition PDP. The value of his resignation needs to be calculated by interrogating his role in the Ortom zoning committee. History is a bitch and the burden of it can […]

YOUR EXCELLENCY GENERAL OLUSEGUN OBASANJO, POSTERITY BECKONS

(An Open Letter to Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former head of state, former President, Federal Republic of Nigeria) Dear General, I sincerely hope this letter meets you in your usual high spirits. A boy advising his father is rather a very difficult task. His effort can easily suffer ad hominem (the advice being misconstrued as directed […]

After eight dismal years, Nigeria prepares to replace President Buhari

His failure to bring peace or prosperity offers lessons for his successor Jan 9th 2023 “Buhari has given us very big wahala (trouble),” says Usama Sani, a student in Kano, the biggest city in northern Nigeria. “There is insecurity and unemployment,” he complains, before shouting: “We are going to kick Buhari aside!” President Muhammadu Buhari […]

Southern Nigeria and the Delusion of 2023 Presidency

By Peter Omonua; Sahara Reporters, January 6, 2023. Sometime in early 2021, news filtered out that Bola Ahmed Tinubu had assured the northern APC leaders that he would sell a Muslim/Muslim ticket to the Southwest and they would buy it. The report has it that at the meeting where the commitment was made, they asked […]

Nigerian Army’s New Lopsided Postings Prone To Ethno-Religious Insecurity Ravaging Nigeria And Threaten Security, Safety, Popularity And Credibility Of The 2023 Polls

Onitsha, Eastern Nigeria, Sunday, 8th Jan 2023 The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety)* is deeply dismayed by new postings announced by the authorities of the Nigerian Army. The authorities of the Nigerian Army and the Presidency have continued to collapse the High Command cadre of the Army in the hands […]

Peter Obi, the 61-year-old ‘youngster’ who wants to clean up Nigeria

The presidential candidate has enjoyed a rapid rise from outsider to election frontrunner. Is his country ready? Richard Assheton, LagosSaturday January 07 2023, The Sunday Times In Lagos there is no arguing with traffic. So when crowds backing a smiling, mild-mannered outsider for president brought gridlock to Nigeria’s teeming megacity late last year, it proved […]

Understanding Peter Obi and Nigeria’s paradox of productivity

January 5, 2023 Peter Obi has rekindled hope in the fact that the North actually holds a vital key to Nigeria’s future prosperity. In recent times, it has been generally acknowledged that no personality has stirred the nation’s political space as much as Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party since he […]

𝗗𝗘𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗧 𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗜 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘: 𝗔 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗠, 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗠 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝟭𝟵𝟬𝟭-𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟭 – By Akachukwu Vitalis

𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 (𝟏𝟗𝟎𝟏 -𝟏𝟗𝟏𝟒) 𝟏𝟗𝟎𝟏-𝟏𝟗𝟎𝟐: The Anglo-Aro wars to subdue the domination of the Aro hegemony. Military Garrison established in Owerri. 𝟏𝟗𝟎𝟑: Owerri Native Court established. 𝟏𝟗𝟎𝟔: Owerri becomes Divisional Headquarters in the Eastern Province. Egerton disapproves the proposed Owerri-Isiokpo railway. 𝟏𝟗𝟏𝟎: The proposed Itu-Ikot Ekpene-Owerri-Oguta Railway project, declined by the colonial authorities. 𝟏𝟗𝟏𝟐: E.O […]