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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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“Instead of politicians, let the monkeys govern the countries; at least they will steal only the bananas!” Have you ever encountered someone who staunchly defends a politician, leader or public figure regardless of the controversial statements they make. I am sure we have seen those devotees who passionately praise their chosen idols despite obvious flaws,
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Unpopular Opinion There’s a concern that Nigeria could soon become a one-party state, not by law, like in China, but through subterfuge – or in legal terms, de facto – similar to Cameroon, Uganda, Equatorial Guinea, or even Rwanda, where the ruling parties are inflicting a slow, painful death on the opposition. Those who express
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Nigerians (and Africans) believe so much in the supernatural. They are easily swayed by anything they consider supernatural. That is why the moment charlatans call themselves medicine men, sorcerers, or men of God, they easily get clients. All it takes is to organise one awe-inspiring event that can be arranged with some collaborators, and many
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PERSPECTIVE: You know, it’s funny when people hear that Pope Leo XIV has a math degree, taught physics, and wrote a thesis on monastic leadership. They act like it’s some wild plot twist. But here’s the truth: the Catholic Church has been low-key obsessed with education for over 2,000 years. Since the Renaissance, nearly every
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Delivered by, Hon. Chimazuru Nnadi-Oforgu, Duruebube Uzii na Abosi, http://www.oblongmedia.net Honoring the Life and Legacy of Chief (Hon.) Dr. Chris Chigoziri Asoluka: “Okwuruoha” A Life of Excellence, Integrity, and Service In the quiet hours before midnight on the 9th of May, 2025, the curtain fell on an extraordinary life. We gather today with heavy hearts
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In an unprecedented moment in the history of the Roman Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States has been elected as the new “Vicarius fiili dei” (The appointed representative of Jesus Christ on earth), marking the first time in history that an American will serve as the spiritual leader of the world’s 1.4
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In June 2022, Bola Ahmed Tinubu stood before a crowd in Abeokuta and delivered one of the most politically potent declarations of the Fourth Republic: “Emi Lokan”, “It is my turn.” It was not just a cry of ambition but a demand for what he believed was due to him from the ruling establishment which
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Lets provoke the thoughts There is a growing undercurrent in Nigeria’s political landscape that remains largely unspoken yet laden with potential to redefine the country’s trajectory, one that involves the possibility of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu handing over to Peter Obi in 2031 as a calculated act of legacy, reconciliation, and Southern unity. In a
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As Nigeria inches toward the 2027 general elections, political realignments are already underway. One of the most contentious possibilities emerging is the idea of Peter Obi, the face of Nigeria’s youth-driven political reawakening, becoming a running mate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar once again. While such a pairing may appear politically expedient, especially for
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Introduction. In September 2017, the Nigerian government officially proscribed the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and declared it a terrorist organization. This move has been heavily criticized as politically motivated and disproportionately harsh, especially given the group’s initial strategy of nonviolent agitation for the self-determination of the Igbo people and other Eastern Nigerians. The proscription
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Resetting the Standard. Restoring the State. Power must rotate. It is the unambiguous turn of Owerri Zone to produce the next governor, in line with the Charter of Equity. Justice demands it. Unity requires it. Fairness cannot be sacrificed on the altar of ambition. Governance is not a poverty alleviation scheme. Only candidates with demonstrable
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It is with a sense of duty to historical truth and equity that i am compelled to respond to the publication authored by Prof. Nnamdi Obiaraeri, titled “Facts Are Sacred! Why Voting At The Imo Governorship Election In 2007 Was Suspended”, in which he claims, among other things, that Chief Martin Agbaso was not a
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As the race to 2028 silently begins to gather momentum in Imo State, an alarming pattern is rearing its head, the very pattern that has held Nigeria hostage for decades: a parade of unqualified, opportunistic, and self-serving individuals scrambling for power, not to lead, but to loot. Imo State, like most Nigerian states, is once
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Nigeria is standing on a blood-soaked knife’s edge. What began as seasonal migration by nomadic Fulani herdsmen has spiraled into one of the most underreported insurgencies in the world today, a slow, methodical campaign of terror, ethnic displacement, and land seizure. As armed Fulani militias extend their reach from the Sahel through the Middle Belt
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David Hundeyin recently posed a question that exposes an uncomfortable truth about U.S. conduct in Nigeria. Imagine the Chinese ambassador in Washington, D.C., meeting openly with extremist groups like the Proud Boys or the Ku Klux Klan. The U.S. government would see it as an act of provocation, even war. Yet, the U.S. embassy in
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Fellow Imolites, “Equity Delayed is Justice Denied: 2027 Is the Turn of Owerri Zone, Let’s Complete the Circle!” Duruebube. At critical moments in history, a people must choose between perpetuating injustice or embracing equity; between repeating mistakes or setting a new, honorable precedent. Today, we are again at such a crossroads in Imo State. And
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Another civil war in Nigeria has become imminent and inevitable. The reason for its inevitability is simply because Muhammadu Buhari, the Northern Nigeria Fulani oligarchs and the wider network of Fulani in Sub-Saharan Africa have concluded plans to adopt Nigeria as the homeland for all Fulani in Africa. Fulani have realised that the wandering and
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Introduction: A Glorious Past Betrayed There was a time when the governorship seat, not just in Imo State but across Nigeria, was reserved for men of character, competence, and conscience.In the days of Dee Sam Mbakwe, Jim Nwobodo, Aper Aku, Solomon Lar, Pa Michael Ajasin, Lateef Jakande, Bola Ige, Melford Okilo, Clement Isong, Bisi Onabanjo,
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Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio and Argentina’s “Dirty War” Millions of Catholics are mourning the passing of Pope Francis I. After having courageously pronounced his last words Buona Pasqua (Happy Easter) on Easter Sunday, he blessed the crowd of thousands of people from his balcony. A powerful message was read on his behalf: “There can be no peace without freedom
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Nigeria’s governorship seats have become a tragic comedy of errors, where the worst elements of society, touts, thugs, illiterates, sycophants, and outright criminals, now compete fiercely for power, not to serve the people, but to loot and oppress.An office that once symbolized leadership, vision, and development has been reduced to a cash-grabbing enterprise where merit
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Opposition political parties, especially the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and the Labour Party (LP), are bleeding as some of their prominent members have dumped their platforms for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Concerned by the wave of defections to the APC, the PDP, NNPP, and the Coalition of
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As Nigeria prepares for a long-overdue population and housing census almost two decades after the last exercise in 2006, there is widespread acknowledgment of the importance of such an endeavor. The benefits of accurate demographic data for national planning, economic development, healthcare delivery, and education cannot be overstated. However, while the need for a credible
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I want to begin with history.Most people have heard the phrase “Too little, too late,” but very few know the origin of that phrase and what it was actually created to describe. In the 1930s–40s, the world moved on precariously and dangerously, teetering and staggering on the path of self-destruction. The wicked were on the
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In an age where world leaders appear to wield power and nations pretend to be sovereign, one question remains disturbingly unanswered: Who really runs the world? The truth is that the greatest decisions about our lives, economies, currencies, wars, and freedoms are made not by elected officials, but by an entrenched network of old-money banking
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In 2025, the return of Donald J. Trump to the U.S. presidency is not merely a domestic political drama, it is a global tremor threatening to shake the very foundations of a system long dominated by unaccountable financial cartels. As Trump resumes his war against the entrenched globalist order, it’s worth remembering the warnings of
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In an age where world leaders appear to wield power and nations pretend to be sovereign, one question remains disturbingly unanswered: Who really runs the world? The truth is that the greatest decisions about our lives, economies, currencies, wars, and freedoms are made not by elected officials, but by an entrenched network of old-money banking
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In a move that may well go down as a turning point in modern economic history, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has reportedly expanded the reach of the digital RMB (e-CNY) to encompass full cross-border settlement capabilities with the ten ASEAN nations and six key Middle Eastern economies. If verified and fully operational, this
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In a move that could shake the very foundations of the shadow global economy, the U.S. government has launched an unprecedented global campaign to invalidate, expose, and destroy illicit U.S. dollar holdings. Under the newly enacted “Global Corruption Accountability & Dollar Sanitization Act,” the Treasury Department is executing a full-spectrum offensive targeting black market dollar
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Tinubu has become an unabashed chauvinist. It’s a hard watch. It doesn’t bode well for national unity. Tinubu’s critical appointments have become the most lopsided in the history of this country. A Yoruba is the police Inspector General. A Yoruba is the EFCC Chairman. A Yoruba is the Head of the DSS. A Yoruba is
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What many fail to grasp, either out of ideological bias or media-induced amnesia, is that America’s decline didn’t begin with Donald Trump. It was carefully orchestrated over decades by a parade of presidents who served not the American people, but a shadowy network of elite global interests. From George H.W. Bush to Clinton, Bush Jr.,
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The Presidency has officially responded to rising concerns and criticisms that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is disproportionately favouring the South West in his political appointments since assuming office. This comes in the wake of a pointed critique by Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South in the National Assembly. Speaking during a television interview, Ndume
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With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, the Ogbako Owerri Zone Worldwide mourn the passing of a distinguished son, an elder statesman, a beacon of industry and humility, Ndaa Paschal Dozie. Ndaa Paschal was not just a titan in Nigeria’s business landscape, but a proud son of Owerri zone, whose legacy of excellence, mentorship, and philanthropy
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In recent years, the stir over tariffs and trade imbalances has reignited an important conversation: Africa’s enduring economic subjugation to Western powers. As countries on the continent confront tariffs, sanctions, and trade restrictions, often dictated by international institutions or foreign governments, an opportunity has emerged for introspection and resistance. This moment, marked by discontent and
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When the present President was a ‘mere’ senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu boldly stated on the floor of the Senate that he did not believe in Nigeria. But the same Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu is NOW the President of the Nigeria he did not believe in. Why is that so?
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President Donald J. Trump’s bold decision to impose tariffs across the globe has sent shockwaves through the international economic system, but behind the media hysteria lies a calculated, long-term strategy. Rather than being the reckless move many critics claim, this so-called “global trade war” is a seismic correction, a reset of an unfair world order
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“It is not titles that honour men but men that honour titles.” Sometimes in the 1980’s or 1990’s a troubling fact came to light from a retired army officer based on statistics to the effect that Nigeria has the highest number of retired generals in the world. Much more than Israel, Soviet Union, United States
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Nigerians, prepare for a constitutional showdown.Almost nine months after the Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling granting full autonomy to Nigeria’s 774 local government areas (LGAs), a new storm is brewing, state governors are openly resisting compliance, placing grassroots democracy and development on life support. An investigation by Oblong Media has uncovered a coordinated effort
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STOP THE LOOTING OF OUR LAND, OR WE WILL DEFEND IT OURSELVES To:Governor Hope Uzodimma Imo State Ministry of EnvironmentMinistry of Mines and Natural Resources Imo State Environmental Protection Agency (ISEPA) All relevant state and federal environmental and mineral resources regulatory bodies We, the undersigned Concerned Citizens of Ihiagwa and Nekede Communities, write this with
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Agnes Yewande Savage, a daughter of a Nigerian father from Abeokuta and a Scottish mother, was the first woman in West Africa to train and qualify as a medical doctor. She was also the first West African woman to earn a university degree, graduating with first-class honors in medicine at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland,
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Oblong Media Unlimited Special ReportApril 2025 By Oblong Media Investigative Deskhttp://www.oblongmedia.net A quiet yet potentially consequential reshuffle has taken place within the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), and it’s raising critical questions among watchers of West African geopolitics and energy diplomacy. The Appointments That Sparked Concern In a surprise move, the leadership of Nigeria’s
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By Hon. Chimazuru Nnadi-Oforgu Imagine a football match where the striker selects the referee. Now imagine the same striker is also the team captain, coach, and owner of the stadium. Welcome to Nigeria’s version of democracy. That is exactly what happens every election cycle in Nigeria, a sitting president handpicks the very individual or team
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For nearly half a century, a U.S. military confrontation with Iran has lingered just beneath the surface of global geopolitics. Since the 1979 Iranian Revolution toppled Washington’s ally, the Shah, and replaced him with an Islamic Republic vehemently opposed to U.S. imperialism, relations between the two nations have been characterized by hostility, suspicion, and periodic
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It is not for nothing that Section 47 of the Constitution prescribes several roles for the legislature, including checking the excesses of the executive. That is why the legislators are seen as true representatives of the people. But the critical question, is where is the legislature, the National Assembly in all these? What are the
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Dear Imo Lawmakers,Dear Owerri Zone representatives in the Senate and Federal House of reps,Dear Governor Hope Uzodimma,Dear Commissioner for Works, The silence is deafening. The neglect is damning. While the Imo State House of Assembly recently passed a unanimous motion directing the Ministry of Works to remobilize contractors to the abandoned Awo-Omamma–Okwudor road, we, the
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…Moves to Block Diversion of Public Funds …Raises Five Thematic Areas to Check Corruption in Accounting System The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has vowed to prosecute any local government official caught engaging in corrupt practices as the new local government fiscal autonomy takes effect nationwide. The warning was issued by
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On Friday Morning, I will open an account at a Sterling Bank Branch in Abuja to reward the bank for removing transfer charges, which other banks have refused to do. In 2020 and 2023, I called on the CBN and President Tinubu to ease the burden on Nigerians by stopping the hidden, exploitative charges Nigerians
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25th March 2025 Open Letter to Ms Ursula Gertrud von der Leyen, President of European Commission. Madam President, This pipeline augments Europe’s energy diversification efforts by providing alternative to Russian gas; thus, safeguarding energy security for Europe. We are Ijaws and as Ijawland hosts majority of Nigerian oil and gas fields, we have vested interest
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For decades, Nigeria has been trapped in a vicious cycle of hopeless elections, manipulated results, and imposed leaders. While we often focus our rage on individual politicians, parties, and external actors, we continue to overlook the very institution that makes all this possible: INEC, the Independent National Electoral Commission, a name that has become more
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Once again, the so-called champions of democracy in Europe have shown their true face, an elite club determined to suppress dissent, manipulate institutions, and crush any populist movement that threatens the status quo. The recent Paris court ruling banning Marine Le Pen from running for President in 2027 is not just a legal decision, it
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Rt. Hon. Emeka Nkem Ihedioha turned 60 on March 24, 2025. Nigeria has found itself at a crossroads, grappling with deep questions about leadership, values, and the future of democratic governance. It was fitting, then, that a colloquium and dinner was scheduled in Abuja to honour this son of Mbutu Mbaise, not just for attaining
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Introducing Prince Chima Nnadi, a yet-to-be-discovered artistic genius on the brink of global recognition. Unlike many rappers and singers, Prince is reserved yet sociable, carrying himself with a quiet confidence that sets him apart. Coming from a middle upper-class background, he exudes refinement, discipline, and creative brilliance, qualities often associated with true genius. The son
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