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The possible main beneficiary of the ongoing crisis between Nyesom Wike and Sim Fubara in Rivers State appears to be Bola Tinubu. Tinubu has long been aware of the tensions in Rivers State and seems intent on allowing them to persist. Here’s why I believe this: Tinubu has been a significant figure in Rivers politics
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Truth be told, the Wike/Fubara situation in Rivers State is complex and cannot be easily resolved through litigation alone. The Edo State House of Assembly crisis during former Governor Oshiomhole’s tenure comes to mind. After several years of litigation, a political solution was eventually adopted, leading to the resolution of the matter. The path of
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Former governors of Anambra State, including Chief Dr. Christopher Ngige, Mr. Peter Gregory Obi, Chief Dr. Williams Maduabuchukwu Obiano and the current governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, are seemingly in neck-deep trouble. The issue revolves around the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) funds to the 21 Local Government Councils in the state since 2003, beginning with
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It was officially called multi-dimensional poverty. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu indeed met Nigerians in the cauldron of abject poverty. It was officially called multi-dimensional poverty. Muhammadu Buhari, the former President, did not hand over to Tinubu until poverty became a permanent resident in virtually every home in Nigeria. Poverty under Buhari had a green card
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The Lagos-Calabar coastal road project is undoubtedly Nigeria’s most ambitious transport infrastructure project since independence. In terms of scope, distance covered, and connectivity, not even the 3rd Mainland Bridge in Lagos, the 2nd Niger Bridge in Onitsha/Asaba, or the Abuja-Kano expressway comes close. It is simply a world-class iconic project. Before I go further, I
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Four people serving at the very top of the US government – Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton and Mike Pence – appear to have mishandled classified materials. How do their cases differ? Mr Trump is in the deepest trouble. He has been indicted on 37 charges related to files found at his Florida home.
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A judge has indefinitely postponed Donald Trump’s federal trial in Florida over his alleged mishandling of classified documents while in office. US District Judge Aileen Cannon said that setting a trial date before resolving significant questions over trial evidence would be “imprudent”. Her court order on Tuesday cancelled the 20 May 2024 start date she
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A delivery has been withdrawn over concerns about the Rafah operation, according to US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin The US paused a shipment of weapons to Israel last week over concerns of West Jerusalem’s looming ground operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has said, as cited by
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A lot of dust was raised in the press in 2004 over the Oduduwa issue. The controversies on Oduduwa are finally put to rest in this write-up. All students of history must carefully preserve this historical record as a reference point. Oduduwa is Prince Ekaladerhan of Bini and he entered Yoruba life about 900 years
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According to Samuel Johnson’s book “The History of the Yorubas from the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the British Protectorate” published in 1921, there is strong evidence to suggest that the Yorubas originated from the East. Their habits, manners, customs, and other cultural aspects all support this theory. Furthermore, Johnson ;a renowned historian argues
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Nigerian politics is far too divisive and toxic. In addition to the toxicity, there is a pervasive self-fulfilling prophecy that holds that all public servants are corrupt. As a result, both elected and appointed public officials in the past and present are unfairly subjected to relentless media trials based on this assumption, usually on trumped
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‘Indispensable’ president has successfully positioned himself as the living embodiment of Russia before his inauguration on Tuesday. When President Putin struts through the Kremlin’s gilded doors at his glittering inauguration ceremony in Moscow on Tuesday, he will be met by loyal members of the political and religious elite who portray him as the living embodiment
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Dave Umahi, the Minister of Works, will never change. He is ill-tempered and intolerant. Contraries have no place in his worldview. He sees life only from one prism. This explains why he is always at daggers drawn with those who perceive reality differently. Much more than this, Umahi is a quisling in every sense of
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The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, spanning 700 kilometers across nine Nigerian states, has the ambitious goal of enhancing connectivity and economic activities from Lagos to Cross River. Despite its potential benefits, the project has been embroiled in controversy, raising concerns about the procurement process, the environmental implications, financial management, and the fairness in how it’s
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With a 40-year-old legacy, the Mercedes-Benz W126 S-Class sedan is one of the most sought-after Mercedes to date. And it will only go up from here. For many years, the S-Class has been Mercedes-Benz‘ most important model. The Mercedes-Benz W126 S-Class sedan was so groundbreaking that during the economic crisis, it was much cheaper to maintain than the
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The geopolitical landscape of the Sahel region is undergoing significant and complex transformations as countries like Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso reassess their foreign military collaborations amid considerable political upheavals. These shifts, often resulting in coups, have sparked a reevaluation of foreign military presence due to national concerns over sovereignty and the effectiveness of these
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My column in the Saturday Tribune talks of the letdown in not announcing a new minimum wage even after the current one expired in April and the minimum wage committee allocated N1b to itself for sittings: After three months of bootless committee meetings in the comfort of air-conditioned offices at the cost of one billion
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In Nigeria, we are just dishonest, unpatriotic and ungodly human beings on the path of self destruction. A shame on our race. I totally agree with the following by Barr. Ola Kunle Allison: who says Religion is not our albatross in Nigeria. It has never been. WE ARE JUST A SICK INDIGENOUS PEOPLE BLAMING EVERYTHING
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Below is a comprehensive list of all Nigerian Tribes and the States where they are domiciled… 1 Abayon Cross River2 Abua (Odual) Rivers3 Achipa (Achipawa) Kebbi4 Adim Cross River5 Adun Cross River6 Affade Yobe7 Afizere Plateau8 Afo Plateau9 Agbo Cross River10 Akaju-Ndem (Akajuk) Cross River11 Akweya-Yachi Benue12 Alago (Arago) Piateau13 Amo Plateau14 Anaguta Plateau15 Anang
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The clouds of war are gathering with blood sucking gods that follow the perching of vultures. Vultures from Eastern Europe, vultures from Europe, vultures from Asia, yes, vultures from America that deal on arms. With eyes constantly fixed on any trouble spot in the world. They’re are hopefully praying to extend their business from Tripoli
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For sure that headline may sound so weird to religious bigots and many who has been lied to that our culture is demonic and nothing good can come out of it. Take a look around you and tell me what is working well as it should be. We were never created to go through this
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Who Will Apologize for the Millions of Igbo, Yoruba, and Middle Belt Christians the Fulani have Killed from 1945 till Date? The Igbo quisling socio-political organization, under the leadership of one of the most morally discredited Igbo politicians in modern history, recently met in Enugu, the capital city of Enugu State, under the aegis of
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The claim by Ohaneze Ndigbo and its President, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, that Ikwerre is part of Igbo, has drawn the ire of the Ikwerre socio-cultural group, the Iwhnurohna Progressive Organisation (IPO). The membership of the IPO led by Dr. Okahchukwu Dibia at the weekend said it was offensive, insulting, shameful, disgusting, insensitive, careless and uncivilised for
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Some eminent leaders in the country as well as civil society organisations on Friday cautioned President Bola Tinubu against allowing the United States and the French governments to relocate their military bases from the Sahel to Nigeria. In an open letter to Tinubu and the leadership of the National Assembly, the leaders said the Nigerian
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A singer, dancer, and actress, the artist known simply as Aaliyah took the world by storm as a teenager with the release of Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number. Throughout her short but incredibly successful and popular career in music, film, and fashion, Aaliyah would inspire and entertain millions with her talent, style, beauty, and infectious personality
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Marriage in this Bayankole tribe is of great importance as parents derive joy and pride from their children’s marriage. According to this Ugandan tradition, when a girl gets to the age of eight or nine, it is the duty of her aunt to groom her for family life. Virginity in this culture is held in
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The European Union is giving Ukraine €5 billion in exceptional macrofinancial assistance. Another 9 billion has been provided by the EU-sponsored fundraising campaign. However, this is not enough to cover the budget hole; Zelenski is immediately asking for another 55 billion euros. The US and EU have already donated 100 billion euros in military supplies
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“It is a Good Day for World Peace” says Biden, “Makes America Safer”. $60.8 billion for Ukraine, $26.4 billion for Israel, and $8.1 billion for Taiwan The US Congress has approved a $95 billion bill for “aid” to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. The Act was voted by a large bipartisan majority of Democrats and Republicans and
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Hundreds of nuclear warheads under the control of Israel’s defense establishment This incisive article by Michael Carmichael first published on January 15, 2007 provides a historical focus on Israel’s nuclear weapons program. In 1986, an Israeli civil servant who worked in the state-owned nuclear industry flew to London where he was invited to meet with reporters working for The
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Former President Donald Trump just landed another $1.8 billion worth of stock in the corporate owner of Truth Social. The added shares he’s received give him an even more dominant stake in Trump Media. Trump Media & Technology Group disclosed the windfall for Trump in a filing Tuesday, saying the former president has received another
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No Nigerian can visit Ajaokuta Steel Company (ASC), see investments of more than $8 billion rotting in the African sun, and not cry. I went there, I cried. What exactly is the problem? I have written several articles on this topic, but today, let me write a comprehensive post. Ajaokuta Steel Company is massive; she
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The US pressing sanctions on developing countries is making them cut ties with the dollar and look for alternative avenues. BRICS is filling in the void and helping other developing nations to survive without using the US dollar for trade. Sanctions might prove costly to the US as the world is looking at de-dollarization to strengthen its local currencies and native economies. On
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Upon reflection on the trajectory of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his journey to the presidency, I find my mind wondering if my Yoruba Uncle is still the same person that I have always known and admired. You might need to think through this to understand me. The Yorubas already carry misconceptions about betrayal, that
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“No revolution is the fault of the people but the fault of the government.”—Johann Goethe, 1749-1832, A revolution is underway in the northern states of Nigeria. The downtrodden constituting 99.9 per cent of the population, hitherto docile beggars, saying rankaindede to the privileged 0.1 per cent, are sick and tired of begging. They are now
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It’s not geopolitics, nepotism, or religion that will be the cause of the collapse of the largest black nation on the planet if the Nigerian state crumbles. Corruption is what’s going to make that happen if something drastic is not done before it’s too late. Countries like the People’s Republic of China execute corrupt officials
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Throughout African history, it is evident that gender mattered in reference to power and every day freedoms. Many women were restricted to go to places such as cities, while men were eligible to go as far as working in a city. Men were also in charge of women because warrant chief’s expected men to keep
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It’s no secret that dating is no easy task, and when you are going out with a Sagittarius it can feel so hard to do. Countless books and coaches specialize in dating advice but rarely do they discuss dating this particular zodiac sign. Which is heartbreaking. It takes a lot to find someone you genuinely
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Advisers to the former US president are considering penalties for nations seeking to trade in national currencies, the outlet has reported Economic aides to former US President Donald Trump are looking for options to stop countries from shifting away from the US dollar as it faces a growing challenge from emerging markets, including BRICS nations,
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Sharmine Narwani is a brilliant journalist and analyst, has taught at Oxford and Columbia and has been published in The New York Times, USA Today, The Guardian, Huffington Post, Salon.com and other publications. Of course, the ones listed above don’t publish her anymore, because she’s too much of a journalist, like Chris Hedges, Seymour Hersh, Aaron
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According to Chairman of Ukraine’s Parliament (2016-2019). This article was first published on September 7, 2018 Author’s Introduction The Neo-Nazi parties of Ukraine’s so-called coalition government are actively supported by “the international community” namely our governments. The Nazi faction within the Kiev government exerts its power in the realm of intelligence, internal affairs, national security
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It all started on March 5, 2014: a US sponsored fascist coalition government under the disguise of democracy was installed in Ukraine. With historical foresight pertaining to the dangers of a Third World War, this article by Felicity Arbuthnot was first published on March 15, 2014 in the immediate wake of the US sponsored EuroMaidan Coup d’état. On
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Brussels has accused settlers of human rights abuses against Palestinians The European Union announced on Friday it was sanctioning four individuals and two entities over human rights abuses – including torture – of Palestinians in the West Bank. The measure was announced by the European Council, invoking its 2020 decree establishing the Global Human Rights
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Israel’s Minister of War, Yoav Gallant, told his troops the Iranian attack was not successful; that of about hundred drones and rockets, Israel downed them all but four, thanks to their good preparation. This is a lie on many levels. Both Netanyahu and Gallant expressed their determination to retaliate after a well thought-out plan. Netanyahu qualified, it
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Joe Biden is caught in a trap caused by his own weakness Given the lying and fact-twisting that have routinely been part and parcel of accounts of what is occurring in the Middle East, the past several weeks have nevertheless been shocking in terms of how an abysmally low standard of truth can be reduced even
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First published on April 23, 2023 At first sight you may wonder what do Ursula Von der Leyen and McKinsey and Pfizer have in common? The answer is: Corruption. Utmost corruption. Madame Von der Leyen, unelected President of the European Commission (EC) has several corruption scandals on her neck. It was recently revealed that Madame von der Leyen’s son, David, had a
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Nigeria’s economy, which ranked as Africa’s largest in 2022, is set to slip to fourth place this year and Egypt, which held the top position in 2023, is projected to fall to second behind South Africa after a series of currency devaluations, International Monetary Fund forecasts show. According to a recent report from the International Monetary
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An attack on Tehran’s facilities will trigger tit-for-tat retaliation, the IRGC officer in charge of their safety has said. A senior officer of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that Tehran is capable of striking Israeli nuclear facilities if its own are hit, according to local media. Tensions have escalated in the Middle
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Companies listed on the London Stock Exchange control over $1trillion worth of Africa’s resources in just five commodities – oil, gold, diamonds, coal and platinum. My research for the NGO, War on Want, which has just been published, reveals that 101 companies, most of them British, control $305billion worth of platinum, $276billion worth of oil
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Contrary to their mainstream portrayal, as inspired purely by religious fundamentalism, Daesh are primarily guns for hire. Within just 24 hours of the horrific mass shooting in Moscow’s Crocus City Hall on March 22nd, which left at least 137 innocent people dead and 60 more critically wounded, US officials blamed the slaughter on ISIS-K, Daesh’s South-Central Asian branch.
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The Israeli online magazine +972 has published a detailed report on Israel’s use of an artificial intelligence (AI) system called “Lavender” to target thousands of Palestinian men in its bombing campaign in Gaza. When Israel attacked Gaza after October 7, the Lavender system had a database of 37,000 Palestinian men with suspected links to Hamas or Palestinian
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Kaduna State was once the most cosmopolitan city in the Northern Region, followed by Jos. As the regional capital and having close to one hundred and twenty ethnic groups within 250 kilometers radius, it was indeed a mini-Nigeria. Only Lagos, which was the Federal Capital, surpassed the city in terms of ethnic diversity – until
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The Ukrainian president wants the collective West to protect his country directly, pointing to how Iran’s strike this past weekend was handled Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has urged the collective West to become involved in the conflict with Russia and protect Kiev similar to how it aided Israel during the Iranian airstrike over the weekend.
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“Operation True Promise” represents Tehran’s response to the targeted assassinations of military commanders and diplomatic personnel in Damascus, Syria nearly two weeks before. Iran has fired hundreds of drones and missiles into Occupied Palestine in retaliation for the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) bombing of their embassy in Damascus, Syria on April 1. Seven people were
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The warning was on the wall. Ever since Israel attacked “out of the blue” on 1 April 2024 the Iranian Consulate in Damascus, Syria, killing 7, including two generals, an Iranian retaliation was to be expected. The New York Times (NYT) reports “Iran mounted an immense aerial attack on Israel on Saturday night, launching more
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Moscow has urged both sides to exercise restraint, warning that escalation will benefit no one No one would benefit from a conflict between Iran and Israel spiraling out of control, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said, voicing hope that the two regional powers will be able to resolve their differences peacefully. Speaking to reporters on
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330 Against Israel Iran just sent 330 drones and missiles from own territory to Israel. In spite of Israeli statements – the Iranian attack DID penetrate Israel’s defenses, see this. The Israeli generals don’t look happy. This Will Explode Israel will retaliate. Iran is already prepared to escalate on an even MUCH larger scale. Iran’s response
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Former US leader and current Republican Party presidential candidate Donald Trump warned in Michigan on April 2 that US President Joe Biden could trigger World War III. Trump’s comments come as he surges in the polls while Biden’s policy on Ukraine is continuously scrutinised. The former president also criticised the way his successor handled the nuclear issue, questioned his mental
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Chicken-Hawks Chicken-Hawk: Someone who sends, or intends to send, other people to die for their own ambitions or ulterior motives. Who are the biggest Chicken-Hawks in today’s world? How about French President Emmanuel Macron? British Foreign Secretary David “Lord” Cameron? Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu? U.S. President Joe Biden? That’s enough to start on. Macron France has been a
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Journalists of wars prolonging U.S. and NATO nations media are providing cover for a monstrous genocidal crime against humanity by portraying the Israeli U.S. provisioned devastating bombing and air strikes on Israel’s military occupied Gaza Strip as ‘defensive war.’ “Israel can’t claim a right to defend itself from the people it oppresses and whose land it
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Biden’s signs of senility, the fentanyl crisis, the dearth of life and the disaffection of the democratic left wing in the face of the Israeli massacres in Gaza, would have sunk his popularity to historic lows, which would facilitate the triumphant return of Donald Trump in the November presidential elections by having cleared the way
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Following Israel’s terrorist attack on the diplomatic building of the consulate of Iran in Damascus, Syria that resulted in the deaths of several officials of the Iranian military including a highly respected IRGC official, Mohammad Reza Zahedi is essentially the beginning of the end for Western-Zionist power structure in the Middle East. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s reaction to the terrorist
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Genocide is on The Drawing Board of the Pentagon. The Zionist Lobby is firmly aligned with U.S. Foreign Policy First published on November 13, 2023 This article originally published on November 11, 2023 was revised on January 14th, 2024 with a focus on the dangers of escalation and the role of “False Flags”. 1. In Solidarity
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In an unprecedented and dangerous escalation, Israel targeted the Iranian Consulate in Damascus on April 1. It has been many years since Israel has bombed targets inside Iran, and the diplomatic building, directly attached to the Iranian Embassy, is considered the same as an attack on Tehran. According to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations,
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One expects that anyone involved in politics will lie whenever they think they can get away with it to burnish one’s own image and while also distorting reality to promote policies that are being favored. Nevertheless, the record of high crimes committed by a series of presidents and their top aides since the so-called “war
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In a significant move aimed at advocating for the rights of Nigerian citizens, Hon. Obi Aguocha-MHR, representing the Ikwuano Umuahia Federal Constituency, has issued a compelling media release concerning the detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Released on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 9:00 PM, the media release
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An Encounter with Enron One of my memorable early experiences in BPE was a political baptism of fire – an encounter that opportunity to cash in on that misfortune. They did something similar in India in the 1990s and it went really wrong but they learnt some lessons and came to Nigeria with a more
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Multiple entities, including Burisma Holdings, have been involved in funding terrorism, Russian investigators are claiming Criminal probes into the financing of terrorist activities in Russia and abroad have been launched against several private companies, the country’s Investigative Committee announced on Tuesday. The list of suspects includes the Ukrainian industrial conglomerate Burisma Holdings, linked to a
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The billionaire suggested the southern border crisis could eventually lead to a 9/11-scale tragedy Elon Musk has warned that a terrorist attack on the scale of September 11, 2001 could take place in the US unless the crisis at the southern border and the uncontrolled influx of migrants is addressed. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO
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According to a new power distribution plan approved by the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), certain segments of the Nigerian population will henceforth have regular electricity and pay more, while the rest of society will see far less electricity supply and pay a lower tariff. If this Orwellian electricity plan is followed through, the Nigerian
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubukar has expressed apprehension about the proposed Lagos-Calabar highway project restarted by President Bola Tinubu. In a statement by his media aide, Paul Ibeh, Atiku said the 700-kilometre Lagos-Calabar coastal highway plan should have commenced from Calabar if it were genuine, and not another project intended to merely cajole the people.
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Issues surrounding corruption in the Judiciary in Nigeria has been a matter of concern for many for a long time and i will like to shed some light on what is going on. I will be revealing facts many may not know, but I will protect the anonymity of my sources so I will not
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The Black African, the wretched of the earth, Is the only member of the human race who has been brainwashed to think that his ancestors bequeathed him with a curse that has prevented him from Attaining aspired goals and life desires. Almost every misfortune he encounters on earth is the fault of some ancestor… Who
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From Lagos, one Ayinde Salihu wrote to the Sardauna of Sokoto and Premier of the Northern Region, Alhaji Ahmadu Bello, on 19 January, 1964, describing the premier as the “Prophet of Nigeria.” The man wanted the Sardauna to take him to Mecca for Hajj. Buliyaminu Oladiti Fadairo wrote from Ibadan on 21 January, 1964, saluting
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Imagine a political landscape distinctly different from the one we are accustomed to, one where sycophancy and politicians lacking integrity are not the norm but the exception. In this alternate scenario, the dynamics of power and success undergo a profound transformation, offering a glimpse into how political and societal structures might operate under the principles
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The pursuit of wealth and success drives countless individuals worldwide, deeply embedded in the cultural fabric of various societies. However, this pursuit often carries substantial moral and ethical implications. In places like Nigeria, where material success and social status are highly esteemed, the pressure to achieve financial success can be overwhelming. This societal backdrop reveals
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Have you noticed that most men raised by today’s above average and wealthy families end up disappointing their parents and many people who had expected them to turn out as a chip of the old block or even better? What we see now is the rise of the children of the not so privileged into
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In the fabric of human interaction, there exists a delicate balance between extending acts of kindness and safeguarding oneself from exploitation. While the virtues of generosity, humility, effective communication, helpfulness, accommodation, and sharing are celebrated, it’s imperative to remain vigilant against the pitfalls of being taken for granted, taken advantage of, or neglected. Being nice
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Marriage is becoming a risky business by the hour. Instead of enlarging the family, it is reducing it. When your son or daughter marries, you expect grandchildren as dividends. Now, your initial investment gets liquidated in a pool of blood, without recourse to you. One infuriated sick and weak girl just grabs a kitchen knife
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The recent advocacy by some Igbo leaders within the All Progressives Congress (APC) for closer ties with the national grid, amidst the longstanding backdrop of marginalization and exclusion, prompts a critical examination of their motives. This push comes at a time when the Igbo commune is navigating systemic challenges and is in pursuit of autonomy
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This is the very tragic story of Hadiza, a girl who had the dream of conquering the skies. She did achieve her dream before she was cut down in her prime by the very people she fed, clothed and trusted with her own life. The late Captain Hadiza Lantana Oboh was the first and only
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Anti-government demonstrators marched towards the prime minister’s residence, demanding immediate elections Protesters clashed with Israeli police outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s home in Jerusalem on Tuesday night as they called for him to step down, according to media reports. Thousands of demonstrators gathered outside the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, to express their outrage at
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The turn away from expansion, production and trade toward lending and speculation has precipitated decline for centuries One of the curious features of the American landscape is the fact that these days the financialization of the economy is widely condemned as unhealthy, yet little is being done to reverse it. There was a time, back
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Divisive politics and historical power structures helped Bola Tinubu win. Nigeria’s 1966 coup d’état ushered a group of young military men into power, where they remain today as kingmakers, wielding immense political influence. In this circle of elites known as the Class of ‘66 is Nigeria’s outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari and the former military leader
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Nigeria’s political parties have many similarities than differences, the only visible difference being their names. It is sad we lack the opportunity to vote in terms of party ideology rather; we vote for personalities. This is because the best voters could do in the absence of party ideology is to look for the candidate of
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The Obinze-Ihiagwa-Nekede road, a crucial conduit that enhances connectivity in one of Nigeria’s most vibrant regions, is in dire need of comprehensive rehabilitation. This road, pivotal for its economic, educational, and strategic significance, connects major arteries leading to Port Harcourt, Aba, Umuahia, Uratta, Okigwe, Orlu, and Onitsha roads. It supports the Federal Polytechnic Nekede, the
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In Imo State, Nigeria, a concerning reality has emerged. Esteemed educational institutions, including Holy Ghost College, Government College, Emmanuel College, Bishop Shanahan College, Égbu Comprehensive, GTC Owerri, Ihiagwa secondary school, Uratta secondary school, Nekede Boys high school, St Augustine’s Grammer school Nkwerre, National high school Okigwe, Akabo girls high school and others, are in a
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As Lead Speaker at the Ohaneze Ndigbo Retreat which ended a few days ago in Enugu, I saw the gathering as part of the cocktail of measures being put in place by the current leadership of Ohaneze to ensure greater group cohesion and more strategic engagement, going forward. As Ndigbo would say, the mother hen
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In this regard, we must understand the history: On how Assange was betrayed and misled by those who allegedly supported him. Julian’s Assange Relation with the Mainstream Media Julian Assange was initially lauded and supported by the mainstream media. In 2008 The Economist, which is partly owned by the Rothschild family granted Assange The New Media Award. Was this
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The people of Abia State indeed have reasons to be particularly joyful, especially with Dr. Alex Otti assuming office as the Governor of Abia State. Otti, inaugurated on May 29, 2023, brought a rich background in economics and banking to his governance, previously serving as the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Diamond Bank Plc
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Nigeria needs a change of direction, not a change of government. With Nigeria plunged into a full-blown crisis due to a worsening economic climate, a cross-section of Nigerians, desperate for a quick turnaround and certain that the Bola Tinubu administration has lost the plot, have started clamoring for a coup d’état. So loud has
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The relationship between a Nigerian pastor on death row and his congregation offers a timely glimpse into the nature of devotion and social obedience across African Pentecostal churches. On February 26, members of the Christian Praying Assembly (CPA) Church Worldwide, a Lagos-based Pentecostal church, took out paid advertorials in a Nigerian daily newspaper to celebrate the birthday
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More than a mere automobile, the sport utility vehicle (SUV) in Nigeria is rich in social meaning. Many Nigerians and observers of Nigerian politics reacted with a mix of outrage and disbelief when, last November, it emerged that a supplementary budget by the Bola Tinubu administration had earmarked upward of one hundred million dollars for imported sport
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Sometimes the only thing worse than foreign intervention is non-intervention. It takes no special powers to discern that external intervention is officially in bad odor. To hear a wing of the foreign policy commentariat talk about it, nothing could be more damaging to the health and long-term stability of (developing) countries undergoing various forms of
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Large sums of money were transferred to the Crocus City Hall attackers from Ukraine, the Russian Investigative Committee has said The suspects in last week’s Moscow terrorist attack were linked to Ukrainian nationalists, the Russian Investigative Committee stated on Thursday, citing preliminary findings. The perpetrators had received “significant sums of money” from Ukraine, the law enforcement agency
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The Enugu State High Court presided over by Justice A.O Onovo has thrown away for lack of merit, a suit initiated by the late Chief (Dr) Debe Odumegwu Ojukwu (who claimed to be the first son of the late Ikemba Nnewi, Dim Chukwemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu) against Ikemba’s window, Mrs. Bianca Ojukwu. Debe had gone to
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African countries see Moscow as a “reliable partner” in the atomic energy sector, according to Rosatom Russian energy giant Rosatom has signed several agreements for developing cooperation in nuclear energy with Mali, Burkina Faso, and Algeria on the sidelines of the 13th international ATOMEXPO exhibition and forum in Sochi this week. The roadmaps outline
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Reminiscing about the demise of His Excellency Okwadike Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, one might easily think of the great philosopher Epicurus. The great thinker made this statement on the marble: “Against all else, it is possible to provide security, but as against death, all of us mortals alike dwell in an unfortified city.” Death is indeed
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The British army lacks ammo and equipment, the deputy chief of the Defense Staff has told MPs. The British Armed Forces are not prepared for a potential confrontation with an adversary such as Russia, the deputy chief of the Defense Staff, Lieutenant General Robert Magowan, told a parliamentary defense committee on Tuesday. The military severely
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Not sending a delegation to the US was a “message to Hamas,” the Israeli prime minister has said Israel canceled the planned visit of a high-level delegation to the US as a message to Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday. The snub came after Washington refused to veto a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate
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