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It is time for Nigerians to confront an inconvenient truth: presidential leadership from the North–Southwest political duopoly has woefully failed our nation. Far from producing a utopia of shared prosperity, unity, and security promised decade after decade, it has instead delivered economic ruin, mass poverty, and social decay. This failure is not because the North
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The 30th of August 2017 will remain etched in the political history of the South East as a day when a peaceful path was still possible. On that day, statesmen like Alex Ekwueme, former Vice President of Nigeria, and Ben Nwabueze, SAN, prevailed upon Nnamdi Kanu to reconsider his hardline stance on outright secession. It
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Across Africa, the winds of change are beginning to stir. In Madagascar, disillusioned youths have taken to the streets in defiance of a corrupt and unresponsive government, demanding reform, accountability, and a future worth living for. The protests, sparked by crippling water and electricity shortages, quickly transformed into a broader movement against systemic corruption and
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When U.S. Senator Ted Cruz declared that “Officials in Nigeria are ignoring and even facilitating the mass murder of Christians by Islamist jihadists,” he did not invent a new accusation, he merely amplified a truth that Nigerians themselves have long whispered, lamented, and, in some cases, publicly confessed. Yet, the fury that greeted his statement
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Angela Merkel’s recent revelation about how Poland and the Baltic states sabotaged her attempt to negotiate with Russia in 2021 is perhaps one of the most striking confessions to emerge from Europe’s political class since the onset of the Ukraine conflict. It exposes a deep fracture within the European Union and a dangerous undercurrent of
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In the midst of one of the bloodiest assaults on Gaza in modern history, a controversial plan has quietly emerged, one that recasts Gaza not as a homeland under siege, but as prime real estate for global investors. Titled “The GREAT Trust: Gaza Reconstitution, Economic Acceleration and Transformation,” the 38-page proposal envisions the total demolition
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There is palpable anxiety within opposition ranks over a chilling possibility, that the 2027 general election may once again be handed to the ruling APC on a platter, not because of superior strategy or governance, but because of the opposition’s chronic disunity, ego battles, and unending internal crises. The sense within the opposition camp is
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Cletus Ibeto’s charge is simple and incendiary: his cement was better and far cheaper than Dangote’s, but envy and political muscle, allegedly routed through President Olusegun Obasanjo, shut his factory down. He says if his plant were still running, no Nigerian would be paying today’s punishing prices; in his words, the market would never have
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In 1997, General Sani Abacha hosted Muammar Gaddafi in defiance of U.S. and UN sanctions, a daring Pan-African stand that shook Washington and symbolized Africa’s brief moment of strategic defiance. Here’s the untold story of that visit and the mysterious deaths that followed. A Bold Gesture of Defiance In 1997, while much of Africa bowed
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I came across a viral piece online calling for a permanent boycott of Air Peace and United Nigeria Airlines, accusing Allen Onyema and Obiora Okonkwo of “betrayal capitalism.” The argument is simple but incendiary: that these airlines, both Igbo-owned, exploit the desperation of Igbo travellers to return home during Christmas, charging fares six to eight
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Sixty-five years after independence, Nigeria continues to stumble under the weight of a federal structure that has become more of a liability than a blessing. With 36 states and 774 local governments, the country spends more on sustaining bureaucracy than on building infrastructure, investing in industry, or ensuring food and energy security. The reality is
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Imo State stands at a critical juncture, facing a crisis of representation where our state and federal legislators, as well as our senators, stand by as silent bystanders, indulging in political correctness while our state burns. These individuals, elected to defend and uplift the interests of the people, have become mere placeholders, contributing little to
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Sixty-Four Years of Independence from Great BritainWhat exactly is there to celebrate on October 1st? Independence from Britain was secured, but freedom for Nigerians was never actualized. We exchanged an external master for a far more brutal, internal one. The chains of colonialism were replaced by the shackles of kleptocracy. The Giant of Africa is
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Sixty-five years after the Union Jack came down, Nigeria marks Independence Day in an atmosphere of fatigue rather than fulfillment. We are long on anniversaries and short on achievements that are felt in homes, markets, and on our highways. If independence means the power to set our own course, then the honest question is simple:
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Nigeria today feels like a nation in a permanent state of siege. The statistics, the headlines, and the government’s glossy brochures cannot mask the grim truth that ordinary Nigerians already live with daily, insecurity is not abating, it is evolving, multiplying, and spreading into every corner of the country. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration boasts
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In 162 days, the highest court in Nigeria failed to determine the case brought by eleven PDP governors against the Federal Government. The matter was straightforward yet historic: a challenge to the removal of Governor Fubara and the appointment of a sole administrator in Rivers State. The file has remained on a dusty shelf, untouched.
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Only a few months ago, Bola Ahmed Tinubu seemed untouchable. As he basked in the glow of his second year in office, boasting of reforms and consolidating power, the prevailing mood among his allies was that the path to 2027 was clear. The opposition was fractured, the PDP was hemorrhaging members, and his party, the
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The shooting of Charlie Kirk, the way the media has reported it, and the FBI’s shoddy handling of the investigation are all reminders of how so-called conspiracy theories take root. When events are managed with such gaps, contradictions, and inconsistencies, conspiracy theories don’t just appear, they thrive. After all, there is no smoke without fire.
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Benjamin Netanyahu has become a political firebrand whose every move escalates regional instability. He attacks anyone who stands in his way, dragging allies and adversaries alike into his confrontations. In Washington, his influence is unmistakable. The Epstein files, often whispered about in hushed tones, were used as leverage to bring Donald Trump to heel. The
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A MUST READ. For those above 50, who had the privilege to live in Owerri during our growing up old school days, life was sweeter, more secured and loving. Some times when I take a retrospective look between now and those days, when we grew up in “Old Owerri” I am compelled to affirm that
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PRESS BRIEFING ON THE STATE OF THE NATION. Opening. Gentlemen of the Press, I thank you for honouring this invitation at such short notice. I speak to you today not merely as a loyal party man, but as a statesman, a patriot, and one who has served this country at the highest levels
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Among the peoples of Africa, the Igbo of Southeast Nigeria stand apart for their unique political philosophy. For centuries, the Igbo thrived without kings or centralized monarchies. We built a society in which every village was autonomous, every adult man had a voice, and authority flowed upward from the people, not downward from a throne.
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Why History Must Be Taught – And Remembered. They say those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. But in Nigeria, we’re not just forgetting, we’re sleepwalking into a repetition. Here’s a story you won’t find in your average schoolbook, but it should be there. In 1804, King Yunfa of Gobir (present-day Sokoto) welcomed
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Interest is the idea of involvement, attachment, participation, drive, inclusion and consumation of a person or group’s intentions to invest in a cause of action, process or project deemed favourable for the advancement of objectives and goals towards growth, development, coexistence, survival and sustenance over time, space, location and agreement or covenant bound on livability,
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STATESMEN who have taken part in fundamental decisions affecting their country seldom write in the press as they would say things that could jeopardize the very existence of their country. However where the very existence of the country or a part of it is threatened then it behoves all statesmen to speak out. I am
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Bad roads are more than just an inconvenience, they are a death trap, an economic bottleneck, and a daily reminder of failed governance. According to Statisense’s 2025 State Performance Index (NGF 2025), twelve states stand out for all the wrong reasons: they have been ranked as the states with the worst road quality in Nigeria.
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The late Dr. Sam Onunaka Mbakwe, fondly remembered as the “weeping governor” of old Imo State, remains a shining example of purposeful governance in Nigeria. In less than five years (1979–1983), Mbakwe laid down an industrial, infrastructural, and educational foundation that still dwarfs the combined achievements of almost 24 years of the Fourth Republic across
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When Zik, the spirit man, left Onitsha province, Awka District, to Umuahia and appointed Dr. M. I. Okpara as the premier and late Dr. Akanu Ibiam as the Govenor of Eastern Region of Nigeria, people did not have much qualms about Ibiam. After all, they said, the post of a Governor was a ceremonial one.
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Coupled with the sweeping Nigerian Tax Reform Bill, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has now signed into law the audacious Regional Dawn Commissions Bill, effectively reintroducing regionalism, this time with a modern twist and without raising the usual dust. What once seemed politically impossible in Nigeria’s convoluted federal structure is now law, and remarkably, it sailed
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If there is one thing that sticks out like a festering sore, it is the consistent failure of those elected or appointed from our zone to deliver the true dividends of democracy. This, to a people and a zone that gave many of them their very first financial lifelines, their first opportunities, and their first
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For decades, the political West has built its power on illusions: illusions of endless wealth, illusions of military superiority, illusions that wars could be won with “shock and awe” strikes and flashy technology. But the war in Ukraine has torn away the mask. Behind the propaganda, the United States and NATO have been exposed as
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The much-publicized Trump–Putin summit in Alaska has shaken the global order in ways the mainstream media refuses to admit. Far from being a ceremonial handshake, the Anchorage Alaska dialogue was a geopolitical earthquake, exposing the decline of Western influence, the desperation of Europe, and the undeniable reality that Russia cannot be excluded from the global
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Nigeria didn’t start on a clean slate in 1960.It inherited cracks from 1914 — over 250 ethnic groups forced into one map, weak institutions, and an economy built to serve Britain, not Nigerians. Yes, leadership failures since independence are real. But to ignore the colonial blueprint of division, dependency, and broken foundations is to tell
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The misconception that the Tiv people and other minority tribes of the Middle Belt belong to “the North” was deliberately created by the British colonial government in conspiracy with Northern elites. This was done after the Tiv and other tribes of the Middle Belt united against the Europeans during slavery and also brought an end
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Once again, Owerri Zone leaders walked into Government House full of hope, only to walk out with nothing but rhetoric. Governor Hope Uzodimma has played the masterstroke, reminding them that in politics, power is never gifted, it is seized. With a calm but cutting tone, Governor Uzodinma told them what he has said all along:
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Introduction. Among the Igbo of Southeastern Nigeria, dance is not merely performance, it is history in motion, a mirror of communal identity, and a school of values. In Ihiagwa, Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, one of the most enduring and iconic cultural traditions is the Ogbudu Amogu dance. Far more than a
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I am a proud Hausa man. A Muslim. A student of Political Science. A researcher, a writer, and a lifelong seeker of truth. I have read countless books on Africa, our ancestors, our heritage, and the struggles of our forefathers. I have studied justice, equality, respect, and love, not tribalism, not bias, not hate. And
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The El-Rufai, Atiku Coalition That Came, Saw, but Did Not Conquer Once hailed as the firebrand of Northern Nigerian politics, Nasir El-Rufai now finds himself in a curious twilight—boasting of a coalition that would sweep APC into the dustbin of history, only to be swept aside by the very electorate he presumed would rally behind
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When the weight of words spoken is weightier than whatever response it may attract, my people say Oro p’esi je. The English say such wordless period is an ineffable moment. In its literal rendition, perhaps saying it better than the English and more graphically too, the Yoruba say ‘word has killed response’. Even at the
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A PhD candidate fixated on the date of convocation, yet unwilling to engage in the foundational work—research, publications, and academic rigour—is likely to resort to unwholesome shortcuts to obtain the certificate. This analogy aptly captures our current obsession with achieving a $1 trillion economy in Nigeria. Setting ambitious targets without laying the groundwork invites manipulation:
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Founded in 1909 by a team of geological explorers led by Sir Albert Kitson, Enugu was just like one of those “evil forests”, or at best, a farmland used by surrounding villages. It was the discovery of coal on top of Udi escarpment that attracted residents to the area. Enugu or Enu-ugwu, which consists of
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For decades, the South-East has cried out against marginalization, from abandoned highways to shortchanged federal allocations. Each administration in Abuja has promised to “integrate” the region, but most have delivered little beyond half-completed projects and empty speeches. Today, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, like those before him, has draped himself in the language of inclusion. But the
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The recent news of an EFCC bust linked to the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library once again raises an uncomfortable question: why is the EFCC relentless in hunting so-called “internet fraudsters” but appears paralysed when it comes to the real vultures bleeding Nigeria dry? From Abuja’s gilded neighborhoods to Dubai’s luxury condos, the evidence of high-level
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As the 2027 Imo State Governorship Election approaches, the expectations of Ndi Imo are crystal clear: the state needs a leader who is not just politically ambitious, but genuinely humane, a man or woman with empathy, integrity, and the courage to act in the interest of the people. For too long, Imo has been governed
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Birth of a Landmark – Sam Mbakwe’s Vision (1983–1985). The Imo Concorde Hotel was the brainchild of Dee Sam Onunaka Mbakwe, the first civilian governor of old Imo State (1979–1983). Conceived as part of his bold industrialization and tourism drive, the hotel was envisioned as a world-class hospitality facility that would place Owerri on the
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For years, I’d heard murmurs about the rehabilitation of the once-iconic Concorde Hotel in Owerri. Words like “revival” and “rehabilitation” were tossed around, but what I finally witnessed was nothing short of transformational, a complete rebirth. This wasn’t a renovation. This was a resurrection. The Concorde Hotel, once a towering symbol of prestige in the
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Against the backdrop of heightened social media tensions promoting unfortunate apprehensions and hate narratives between Ndigbo in Lagos with their egalitarian Yoruba hosts, Aka Ikenga, the Igbo Think Tank has called for caution, wisdom, and responsibility on all parties and nationalities involved. “We request and encourage all responsible citizens and critical stakeholders of development and
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Nestled in the leafy heart of Lagos’ highbrow Ikoyi district lies a symbol of continuity, class, and legacy, Ikoyi Club 1938. For nearly nine decades, this prestigious institution has stood as Nigeria’s most exclusive recreational and social club, weaving the threads of colonial history with modern Nigerian elite culture. From its origins in British imperial
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I still find it baffling that my decision to do a term of four years, if given the mandate to rule this country, is generating so much agitation. By this feeling, we are doubting the fact that a sincere leader can achieve much in 48 months. I have never been desperate in the pursuit of
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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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