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Have we forgotten so soon? There was a time in Imo State’s political history when INEC conducted a general election involving both governorship and state house of assembly elections, same day, same time, same polling booths. But in a shameful twist of logic and justice, the electoral umpire, with one crooked hand, cancelled the results
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A Symbol of Hope or Another Political Mirage? When the South East Development Commission (SEDC) was finally signed into law by President Bola Tinubu in July 2024, there was a wave of cautious optimism across the South East. After years of agitation, legislative rejections, and regional neglect, the zone believed it had finally secured a
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Every year, a familiar fever grips our society. From nursery to primary and secondary schools, the air is thick with the sound of trumpets, clinking glasses, and endless boasts: “My child is graduating!” At first, you might think they mean from a university or at least a major academic milestone. But probe further, and you
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Midway into a rather routine and very tepid presidency, President Bola Tinubu is caught in strange identity crisis. Politicians from across the nation are asking the president to define whose leader he really is. The general public is equally embarrassed by what many see as an “anyhow “ government: no focus, no commitment, no clarity
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As 2027 approaches, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is reportedly planning a strategic gathering with traditional rulers across Southern Nigeria, an attempt to rally grassroots support and consolidate a Southern bloc for his re-election. On the surface, this might appear as a show of unity and strength. But dig deeper, and a more uncomfortable truth emerges:
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Sometimes, when I take a retrospective look between now and those days we grew up in “Old Owerri,” I still affirm that the old days were better. You may wonder: how can the old times be better than now, when we have colour television, handsets, money transfers, modern and cosy vehicles, tall buildings, more tarred
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Tinubu’s Political Fortress Crumbles as Opposition Unites Ahead of 2027. Barely a month ago, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu seemed firmly in control of his political destiny. As he marked two years in power with his characteristic boasts about fulfilled campaign promises, confidence radiated from his inner circle. Tinubu, often described as the “wiliest politician of
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I have been an advocate for a Southern Presidency since 1982. Rotational presidency is an essential ingredient for the survival of the Nigerian nation. I doubt if it will come to pass. A shift to the South of the position is essential. I posit that a Southern presidency does not mean an automatic Yoruba presidency.
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The Fear of the Igbo: How Ethnic Propaganda and State Policy Strangle Development in the South-South
Abstract The systemic marginalization of the Igbo people, driven by deep-seated fear, political rivalry, and economic suppression, now extends far beyond the South-East. Nowhere is this more palpable than in the deliberate stifling of infrastructure and industrial development in the South-South region of Nigeria. This article argues that the anti-Igbo sentiment, packaged as political strategy,
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The International Society for Civil Rights and Rule of Law (Intersociety), a prominent civil rights advocacy group, has debunked reports linking the recent wave of violent attacks in three communities of Imo State to members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Instead, the organisation has attributed the killings to jihadist herders who had been
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Peter Obi, former Anambra State governor and the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has once again raised the red flag over the Tinubu administration’s alarming pattern of excessive borrowing without transparency or accountability. His latest warning comes in the wake of the Senate’s approval of fresh external loans amounting to $21 billion, €2.2 billion, and
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Lagos, Nigeria’s vibrant commercial capital and historic melting pot, has found itself in the middle of a troubling controversy. In recent weeks, some Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) have unilaterally renamed several streets, many of which bore Igbo-associated names such as “Imo Eze Street” and “Uzor Street.” These names were replaced with Yoruba figures and
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Nigeria is a country with over 250 ethnic groups, different religions, and many cultures. But despite this diversity, one small group has managed to dominate the national space for decades. This group is not the largest by population, nor the richest in natural resources. Yet, through calculated planning, military influence, and political control, the Fulani
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There are books and there are books. In this age of Fast Cash, many Nigerians do not read especially when all they need to drive big cars and drink exotic wine is paint all sorts of obnoxious deals with the Yahoo brush. There is trouble waiting for everyone. I am glad Offiong Esua took pains
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An Oblong Media Unlimited Viewpoint. At Oblong Media Unlimited, we deeply respect the Catholic Church as one of the oldest and most influential institutions in Christendom. Many people today are proud, staunch Catholics who hold firmly to the faith of their fathers. However, their loyalty to the Church does not mean they must remain silent
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Supreme Court: A Promise Betrayed. On July 11, 2024, Nigeria’s Supreme Court ruled unequivocally: LGA allocations must be paid directly from the Federation Account, bypassing state governments (Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi vs. 36 state governors). This decision was supposed to restore financial autonomy to Nigeria’s 774 LGAs. But a year on, the ruling remains criminally
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“Hello, my name is Chris, can I give you a lift?” I turned and found myself looking at this striking, good-looking, personable man, with the most handsome face lit up by a beautiful smile and Romeo-like eyes😀. I stared and stuttered, but quickly realizing that I was staring, I introduced myself and told him that
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The brief but explosive war between Israel and Iran from June 13 to June 24, 2025, which saw unprecedented direct confrontation and limited U.S. intervention, has shaken the foundations of West Asian geopolitics. Yet the nuclear question, used as the pretext for hostilities, may be the least important part of the story. Beneath the headlines
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Russiagate Unraveled: Tulsi Gabbard Exposes Obama-Era Plot to Frame Trump, Sparks Historic Reckoning
In what may become one of the most explosive political revelations in American history, Tulsi Gabbard, the current Director of National Intelligence, has reportedly submitted irrefutable evidence to the U.S. Department of Justice that implicates former President Barack Obama and top officials in orchestrating a calculated effort to fabricate the now-debunked “Russiagate” narrative. Speaking on
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Nigeria stands today at a moral and political crossroads. As 2027 approaches, the call for a President of South East extraction has become not only a constitutional imperative but a matter of national conscience. It is a call steeped in history, equity, justice, and the urgent need to reimagine a truly inclusive Nigerian project. The
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“You cannot tie a goat at the edge of a cliff and blame it for falling.” , Igbo Proverb I. INTRODUCTION: A FEDERAL BALANCE TILTED As a proud son of the Southeast, my submission on the creation of Anioma State is rooted not in ethnic sentiment but in the call for federal equity, geopolitical balance,
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“For the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.” — 1 Samuel 16:7 (KJV) There’s an old proverb that says, “In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.”It is a simple adage, but deeply layered. And today, perhaps more
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Today’s spreading world crisis dates in its current phase from over 500 years ago, when the small island nation of England, having renounced Catholicism over King Henry VIII’s marital woes, embarked under his daughter Elizabeth I on an occult project of world conquest.[i] This goal was to be accomplished through worldwide mercantile colonization, including heavy involvement in
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I am Igbo.I am greatness forged in fire,The embodiment of perseverance.I rise, not because the world is kind,But because I refuse to kneel.No setback can break me,No hardship can silence me.My spirit is carved from resilience,My path lit by the relentless pursuit of success.Show me an obstacle,And I will show you how an Igbo person
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As Dr. Chris Asoluka begins his final journey to eternity, not a few of his close friends and associates will remember him for his many parts. He was a politician of note, policy strategist, erudite scholar, cultural enthusiast, a quintessential man of the people, and many more. In a major encounter that took place
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Israel and Iran are not just fighting with missiles; they’re fighting with ideas, brains, and laboratories. For years, they’ve been preparing for this war, not with slogans like in Africa, not with solidarity concerts or national fasts, but with scientists, engineers, and mathematicians – people they train, nourish, respect, and sometimes discreetly protect. Before the
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When General Murtala Muhammed created Imo State in 1976 out of the old East Central State, Owerri was chosen as the capital, not out of sentiment or privilege, but for clear, strategic reasons. It was geographically central, culturally neutral, and administratively accessible. Owerri had long been an important administrative outpost, tracing back to colonial times
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Yesterday, former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari reportedly died in London — the same city where many Nigerian leaders choose to flee when sickness or death comes calling. It’s not just a tragic event — it’s a symbolic indictment of decades of failed leadership. General Abdulsalami Abubakar, another former Head of State, is also reportedly critically
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Many of us today hear the word Lolo and quickly assume it simply means the wife of a chief or Eze’s wife. But the truth runs far deeper, rooted in the rich traditions of our Southern Igbo people, especially in places like Ihiagwa and Nekede. In the past, titles weren’t handed out lightly. Taking a
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Like a stranded mariner gasping on the shores of irrelevance, former Kaduna State governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai writhes in the uneasy throes of power’s withdrawal. His disquiet, however, is less the quiet lament of a fallen statesman and more the tempestuous fury of a Shakespearean woman scorned. He has become fiery, irascible, indignant, and unrelenting
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The Nigerian Quandary: Governors Still Pocketing LGA Funds One Year After Supreme Court Ruling How State Governors Are Bleeding the Local Government System Dry and Making Stooges of Councillors, House of assembly members and LGA Chairmen By Oblong Media Investigative Deskhttp://www.oblongmedia.net One year after the Supreme Court of Nigeria ruled that local government allocations must
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A man of unwavering principles. A tower of strength. A soul of generosity, rare intellect, and profound wisdom.“OkwuruOwerre” lived a life anchored in service, to God, to family, to community, and to country. His compassion was unfiltered, his integrity unshakable, his vision limitless. Though our hearts are heavy, we are comforted by the richness of
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An Oblong Media Unlimited Investigative Analysis As world powers gathered under the BRICS banner in Rio de Janeiro this July, something historic and quietly revolutionary was taking place. It wasn’t just the expanded presence of new member states or lofty declarations of multipolar dreams. It was the unmistakable shift of global power, away from the
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An Oblong Media Unlimited Investigative Reflection As the United Nations quietly turns 80, one would expect a grand chorus of reflection, recommitment, and reverence for the world’s most significant institution for peace, justice, and human dignity. But there is mostly silence, and where there is noise, it is often critique cloaked in hypocrisy. The truth
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An Oblong Media Unlimited Analysis Amidst the haze of propaganda, geopolitical half-truths, and silence from mainstream media outlets, a storm of unconfirmed but intriguing reports is gaining traction beneath the surface of official narratives. According to various underground sources, the story of President Donald Trump’s alleged airstrike on Iranian nuclear sites may not be as
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On the 1st of April 2025, I placed a phone call to the late Chris Asoluka—not to tease him with the usual April Fool’s joke—but to remind him that exactly one month from that day, he would be turning 70, a milestone that deserved significant celebration… as usual between us (Chris and myself). This time,
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In a world increasingly defined by progress, data, and global benchmarks, the Sustainable Development Report 2025 offers a sobering reality check for Nigeria, one that cuts through political rhetoric and lays bare the state of the nation. Ranked 147 out of 167 countries in overall sustainable development performance, Nigeria is hurtling down the wrong side
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A quiet storm is brewing across Nigeria’s political landscape, and it’s gathering strength under the banner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). What once seemed like a fringe party is now transforming into a formidable political force, powered by a convergence of high-profile defectors and disgruntled heavyweights from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives
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In a bitter twist of irony, even the Presidential Villa now runs on solar power , a quiet confession that Nigeria’s national grid is no longer fit for purpose. If the seat of government has effectively abandoned public electricity, what hope is left for ordinary citizens? Under the current Minister of Power, the nation’s electricity
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In the West, democracy is the default political religion. Citizens expect to vote for their leaders, protest in the streets, and argue about policies over coffee. But in China, things are different, radically so. No Chinese citizen wakes up thinking, “I’m going to vote for my president.” Why? Because China’s president is not chosen by
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No institution has been able to rein in Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He has evaded accountability at every turn with deliberate indifference. Like Teflon, nothing sticks to him. Not yet. Each time he crossed a line, the system didn’t push back, it adjusted. The boundaries of legality, ethics, and public decency were redrawn to accommodate him.
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What is it about giving that gives givers the edge? What is it about giving that gives givers the top crest of pleasures? Does it have anything to do with what they know? That the best fruits are often plucked for us by others? The late Aminu Dantata had given quite a lot away over
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The myth of a “global Jewish conspiracy” has long served as a sinister trope, conjured by racists and fascists to scapegoat Jewish communities and rationalize horrific violence. But today, we must distinguish between that myth and the very real, observable, institutional machinery of Zionist power operating across global political, cultural, and security arenas. What was
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Inside Aminu Dantata’s 15-company legacy spanning oil, real estate, banking, transport, and Nigeria’s economic rise. On June 28, 2025, Nigeria lost one of its most enduring business figures, Aminu Dantata, who passed away at the age of 94. A respected industrialist and philanthropist, he belonged to a generation that witnessed, and helped shape, the economic
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No individual did more for the Igbo after the genocidal Civil War than Ajie Ukpabi Asika, a First Class Economist produced by the University of Ibadan, who was appointed Administrator of East Central State in 1967. Strangely, those who should praise him only remember that he did not support Biafra. Asika and his wife, Chinyere,
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Donald Trump’s first term in office was sold to the American public as a break from the foreign policy failures of the past, an end to costly, senseless wars and a renewed focus on America’s domestic wellbeing. But when it came to the Middle East, particularly in matters involving Israel, Trump’s presidency quickly revealed how
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The Tragic Fall of Emmanuel Chukwu, Liberia’s Richest Foreigner and Nigeria’s Forgotten Patriot In a time when patriotism is rare and self-preservation is the norm, one man defied every instinct for survival to save his fellow citizens. He was a billionaire. A business mogul. A man so trusted by Liberia’s top leaders that he became
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From the Owerri Zone point of view, the unfolding drama surrounding the 2027 Imo State Governorship election and the contentious interpretation of the Imo Charter of Equity is a matter that transcends routine political calculations. It speaks directly to the soul of the state, invoking foundational principles of fairness, justice, and inclusion. The resurgent interest
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Useful Abdullahi Ganduje kissed the canvas on Friday. Many more will go his way. His fall was the wish of his maker, the king: cold, calculating, ruthless. Ganduje said he resigned as APC National Chairman to take care of his failing health. APC governors, deities that they are, assisted him with a different reason. They
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For decades, Iran was painted as the villain of the Middle East, demonised in Western media, sanctioned into economic suffocation, and encircled militarily by US bases and Israeli hostility. Regime change was whispered in Washington corridors as if it were only a matter of time. But time has a way of humbling empires and vindicating
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As the first governor of Kwara State, Brigadier David Laisi Bamigboye began the process of Reconciliation in 1967 long before Gen. Yakubu Gowon made the ‘No Victor, No Vanquished’ proclamation at the formal end of the Civil War on January 15, 1970. Bamigboye, then a 27 – year – old Major, had as wife, Mrs
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A new political coalition is beginning to take shape in Nigeria, one that could fundamentally reshape the 2027 general elections. Known as the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), this emerging force has officially applied for registration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), signaling a bold intention to challenge both the ruling APC and the ever-waning
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Would the US Administration really endanger the Entire planet? This incisive article by Felicity Arbuthnot was written on October 27, 2007. Foreign policy lies prevail. The same neocons “are at it again.” “We must bomb Iran.” Preemptive nukes. Reminder to the crusading Armageddonists ….. “Thou shalt not kill.” Exodus 20:1 They are at it again. Remember when Milosevic
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The June 19, 2025, headline that Vladimir Putin has offered to mediate between Iran and Israel might seem unremarkable on the surface, a routine diplomatic gesture in a tense region. But in truth, it is far more calculated, an audacious geopolitical chess move aimed at destabilizing the very architecture of Western hegemony. Beneath the surface
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There’s a certain grim inevitability to what is unfolding: the intensifying push to dismantle the Iranian state is not an isolated reaction to present-day provocations, it is the culmination of a decades-long imperial design. Most Westerners remain blind to this trajectory, lulled into apathy by a mainstream media apparatus that functions more as a theatre
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The world is once again watching missiles fly and blood spill in the Middle East, but beneath the smoke and soundbites lies a deeper truth that many refuse to confront: this isn’t about Iran’s nuclear ambitions. It never truly was. This is about the preservation of power, the projection of hegemony, and the desperate final
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On June 13, 2025, Israel unleashed a wave of precision strikes across Iranian territory. The world barely had time to absorb the shock before U.S. President Donald J. Trump urged Tehran to “return to the negotiating table.” But what is there to negotiate when bombs are already falling? What credibility do talks hold when they
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In the haze of bombs, drone strikes, and retaliatory rhetoric between Israel and Iran, many observers have lost sight of the core grievance fueling this decades-long hostility: Iran’s principled opposition to Israel’s occupation of Palestinian land. Anyone discerning and well-versed in the geopolitical dynamics of the Middle East can see through the latest Israeli aggression.
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The propaganda machine is running at full throttle, spewing a torrent of misinformation designed to justify the unprovoked Israeli attack on Iran and the likely deeper involvement of the United States. If the last two decades of Western-led wars have taught us anything, it’s that war doesn’t begin with bombs, it begins with lies. And
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In the early hours of June 13, the world woke up to a dangerous new chapter in the Middle East conflict. Israel, under the long-discredited leadership of Benjamin Netanyahu, launched a massive and unprovoked bombing campaign on Iran. This act of aggression, executed under the now-familiar cloak of “preemptive self-defense,” marks a new low in
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Western media portrayals of Iran are less about truth and more about propaganda, carefully scripted narratives designed to prepare Western audiences for perpetual confrontation. Since the 1979 Iranian Revolution, Washington’s policy towards Tehran has followed a predictable cycle: hector, belittle, bully, and threaten. At the heart of this hostility lies one fundamental grievance, Iran dares
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There’s a deep and often uncomfortable contradiction embedded in the heart of modern Christianity, one that raises profound questions for believers, theologians, and thinkers alike: How do Christians reconcile worshipping Jesus Christ, who was rejected and condemned by the Jewish people, with their simultaneous reverence for the “God of Israel” and political support for modern
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Port Harcourt, Late 1975. The Nigerian Civil War had ended five years earlier. The guns were silent. The Biafran flag was lowered. But for the Igbo people, the battle was far from over. The new war was no longer fought on the blood-soaked fields of Enugu or Nsukka. It was a quiet war, fought in
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It is both astonishing and disheartening how the world continues to turn a blind eye to the calculated manipulations of Benjamin Netanyahu, a man who has turned state violence into a political lifeline. Chijioke Dike’s essay, brimming with glorified accounts of Israeli airstrikes and intelligence operations, is not an objective analysis of Middle East security.
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Between Idealism and Reality: A Response to “Who Belongs Where?” on Internal Deportations in Nigeria
In his recent paper, “Who Belongs Where? The Politics of Internal Deportation, Nativism and Migration in Nigeria”, Ezenwa Olumba raises compelling concerns about internal deportations within Nigeria, particularly the actions of the Lagos State Government in forcibly relocating individuals deemed “non-indigenes.” The paper, steeped in academic rigor, explores these actions through the lenses of nativism,
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There are crimes so evil, so soul-ravaging, that they tear through the veil of civility and expose the rotting heart of systems we’re told to trust. What has just exploded out of Israel is not merely a scandal, it is a spiritual and moral earthquake. And the world must not look away. What began as
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This is a simple way to kill a man that is too powerful for the entire community to deal with. Simply splatter his faeces by his doorstep. Then allow him to do what all powerful men do to such audacity. I do not lay claim to the ownership of the above theory. And it is
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Nigeria at almost 65: Spinning in Circles, It’s Time to Restructure Today, June 12, we pause to commemorate so called Democracy Day, not just as a ritual, but as a moment to confront our reality as a nation. Almost sixty-five years after independence, Nigeria continues to spin in circles. We have changed governments, rotated power,
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In feudal Japan, samurai swore absolute loyalty to their liege lords, pledging their swords, and their lives, to protect them. When a lord died or was disgraced, his samurai were cast into shame. These masterless warriors, stripped of purpose and honor, became known as ronin, drifters, often reduced to mercenaries or criminals, wandering in search
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While much of the Western mainstream media continues to flood headlines with narratives of Ukrainian resilience and Russian setbacks, a more grounded reality is emerging from the battlefield, one that Kyiv and its NATO patrons would rather downplay. The Kremlin confirmed on Monday that the recent advance by Russian forces into Ukraine’s Dnepropetrovsk Region is
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The South-East region of Nigeria is sitting on a ticking time bomb, a rapidly growing population of disillusioned and underutilised youth, caught between dwindling job prospects and a national education system that no longer serves their practical needs. It is time to act decisively. The Case for Technical Education in the South-East For decades, the
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Western mainstream media hailed it as a bold Ukrainian triumph, a daring infiltration culminating in simultaneous strikes on strategic Russian airfields. But when the headlines and propaganda fades and the technical layers are examined, a different narrative emerges: this was no ordinary Ukrainian operation. It was a precision-coordinated military campaign with the hallmarks of NATO’s
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The myth of a united Western front on Ukraine is crumbling, and fast. Tensions between the U.S. and its European allies are no longer subtle diplomatic undercurrents; they are open fault lines, with serious implications for global stability, NATO’s coherence, and Europe’s security. According to a Financial Times report, senior European diplomats have voiced growing
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Following a large-scale drone assault on Russian air bases, widely believed to have been coordinated and supported by US-NATO forces, Russia has responded with a blistering wave of retaliatory missile strikes, deploying its most advanced hypersonic weaponry including the 9M723 Iskander-M and Kh-47M2 Kinzhal systems. The initial drone attacks, orchestrated by Kiev with Western backing,
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After nearly 20 months of relentless destruction and mass civilian casualties in Gaza, a subtle but significant shift is emerging in the political language of several Western governments. For the first time, there are visible cracks in the once-impenetrable wall of diplomatic and military support that has enabled Israel’s prolonged and deadly campaign, a campaign
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While the world teeters on the brink of nuclear confrontation and global economic collapse, U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal were in Kyiv this week celebrating what they proudly call the “Big Beautiful Bill”, an $60 billion windfall for Ukraine. But behind their well-rehearsed talking points and photo ops lies a far more troubling
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In a world where global power is rapidly shifting, Africa, especially a regional powerhouse like Nigeria, can no longer afford to watch from the sidelines. The BRICS alliance, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has emerged as the most credible alternative to the Western-led world order that has historically undermined African sovereignty and
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The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria must resolutely reject any calls, no matter how loud, well-dressed, or politically motivated, to carve out statehood or autonomous regions for Fulani nomads, especially those with unclear origins and dubious citizenship status. It is a matter of national survival that Nigeria does not cede an inch of
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If Nigeria, through its power structures and political elite, continues to systematically marginalize the Igbo people from political leadership, then any meaningful path to national stability and unity must involve deliberate, large-scale economic integration, investment, and empowerment of the South-East. Anything less would sustain the perception, and reality, of injustice. If Political Power is Denied,
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> “How many people do you have to kill before you qualify to be described as a mass murderer and a war criminal?”, Harold Pinter, Nobel Laureate Introduction The brutal truth about the tragedy in Palestine has long been buried under a mountain of Western hypocrisy, Zionist propaganda, and media obfuscation. While headlines in Western
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Date: 29 May 2025Source: Kuala Lumpur War Crimes Tribunal In a landmark judgment that has received scant attention from global media, the Kuala Lumpur War Crimes Tribunal (KLWCT), under the auspices of the Kuala Lumpur War Crimes Commission (KLWCC), found the State of Israel guilty of war crimes and genocide against the Palestinian people. The
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The political temperature in Nigeria is rising fast, and for good reason. As Nigerians wrestle with spiraling inflation, growing food insecurity, and a deepening cost-of-living crisis, there is a palpable sense of disillusionment across the nation. It’s no surprise then that opposition forces, sensing both opportunity and urgency, are coalescing with one loud, unambiguous message:
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The Federal Government’s $1.5 billion approval for dredging Lekki Port to 19 metres reflects a lopsided development pattern that contradicts national interest, economic decentralisation, and regional equity. While Lekki may boast modern infrastructure, the logic of sidelining other viable ports, Port Harcourt, Warri, Calabar, and Onitsha, is flawed, short-sighted, and detrimental to Nigeria’s long-term economic
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How Nigeria’s Justice Minister Turned the State into a Weapon Against a Whistleblower May 28, 2025 A chilling silence is creeping through Nigeria, one that threatens the foundation of our democracy. It is the silence that follows impunity, the silence that deepens when power is abused, and the silence that grows loudest when a nation
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To the beautiful, gifted, and determined children of Nigeria, Happy Children’s Day. Today, as the world celebrates you, we your parents, elders, and guardians stand before you, not just to honour you, but also to say what many have failed to say: We are sorry. We apologise to you, the future of our nation, for
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No president in Nigeria’s history received more public endorsements for a second term than Goodluck Jonathan. Politicians across party lines, governors, senators, traditional rulers, religious leaders, billionaire businessmen, and over 10,000 well-funded support groups flooded the airwaves daily, confidently predicting his victory—some even before noon on election day. For Jonathan’s administration, money was never a
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Introduction. Among the legacies of colonial rule in Nigeria, few names are more steeped in contradiction than Harold Morday Douglas. Today, the most prominent road in Owerri and the seat of the Imo State Government, Douglas Road and Douglas House, bear his name, yet the man behind these names was far from a hero to
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Are we truly awake as a people? Or are we still sleepwalking through a nation that has consistently schemed us out of power, influence, and prosperity? The Hard Truth We Must Accept Ndi Igbo are not just marginalized, we are perceived as a threat. A threat because of our entrepreneurial genius. A threat because of
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1. The escalated Insurgency Begins (2015–2016) January 2015 – Baga Massacre Boko Haram overran Baga, Borno State, attacking a Multinational Joint Task Force base and razing towns. Reported fatalities ranged from 150 (official) to upwards of 2,000 civilians. This marked a brutal escalation in the insurgency, exposing military vulnerability. January 2016 – Dalori Attack Over
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By Hon. Chimazuru Nnadi-Oforgu While the strategy of Ndi Igbo entering the presidency through the vice presidency in 2027 appears pragmatic, there exists a more just, bolder, and politically balanced alternative: a Northern-backed Peter Obi presidency in 2027 for one term, followed by a Southeast Vice President from 2031 to 2039. This route is not
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By Hon. Chimazuru Nnadi-Oforgu It is time to stop pretending. Ndi Igbo must leave behind emotional outbursts and embrace strategic thinking if we are serious about producing a Nigerian President of Southeast extraction. No zone in Nigeria, not even the South-West, has ever clinched the presidency without strategic alignment with the North. That is the
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Introduction One of the most destructive exports of European colonialism wasn’t just the looting of natural resources, the drawing of artificial borders, or the economic sabotage of African economies, it was religious indoctrination. European missionaries came bearing the Bible in one hand and, often silently, clearing the way for the colonizer’s rifle in the other.
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Navigating the crisis of insecurity in Nigeria’s heartland A region under siege The Southeast geopolitical zone of Nigeria, comprising Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo States, is facing an existential threat that continues to erode its social fabric and economic foundations. Once revered for its entrepreneurial spirit, peaceful communities, and vibrant culture, the region is now entangled in a disturbing wave
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As I watched the inauguration of the new Pope, an event steeped in religious symbolism and global reverence, I couldn’t help but notice something striking that many miss: it’s not just divine protection being relied upon. The Vatican’s Papal inauguration is arguably the most secure religious gathering on earth. And that security isn’t left to
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In life, some are born stupid, and they will die stupid. Some are not born stupid, but they become stupid by choice and association. As a general principle of life, when something happens once it can be presumed to be a coincidence. If the same pattern is repeated, it becomes a conspiracy. Only an idiot
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There’s something about persecution that does two things to a people: it either breaks them, or it makes them beasts of survival. For centuries, they were hunted, hated, and humiliated by empires. But they didn’t vanish. They evolved. They adapted. And today, the Jews are arguably the most powerful tribe in the world economically, intellectually,
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When hurricanes strike cities, when earthquakes devastate remote regions, when floods turn drylands into inland seas, what if it’s not just “Mother Nature” anymore? Weather is no longer just weather, it’s a weapon. And the war has already begun. “Climate Instability” or Climate Warfare? The term “climate instability” is the softened face of something far
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A New Power Play, or Just Another Masked Empire? In a development that could reshape geopolitics in the Middle East, former U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly backing away from the long-standing U.S.-Israeli neocon alliance centered on the concept of a “Greater Israel.” The implications are seismic. Trump’s team is quietly engineering a neo-colonial pivot,
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On May 16, The Washington Post reported that all 100 U.S. Senators signed a letter to U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres, demanding an end to what they claim is the “entrenched bias against Israel” within the United Nations. The letter insists that Israel be treated “neither better nor worse than any other U.N. member in good
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The economy of organised crime thrives because kidnap for ransom has become the oil well of bandits. From all indications, the more ransom government pays, the more criminals are emboldened to unleash mayhem on hungry, neglected and vulnerable populations across the country, Chris Kwaja No truth can cure the sorrow we feel from losing a
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