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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 will still classify it as coincidence. If the same pattern happens a third time you can be sure it is an agenda. But idiots will not understand that because they are incapable of reasoning and decoding details. One senseless character occupying the office of President,…
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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, and politically. Ruthless when necessary. They are unapologetic about their survival. Now, look at the Igbo. A tribe known for industry, resilience, and brilliance. A people who just want to live, do business, and thrive. But Nigeria doesn’t want that. Nigeria wants control. Nigeria wants…
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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 more sinister: geoengineering, weather manipulation, and possibly, weather weaponization. What was once dismissed as “conspiracy theory” is gaining uncomfortable traction in mainstream scientific, military, and geopolitical discussions. Weather warfare dates back to World War II and has evolved through Cold War experimentation into today’s high-frequency…
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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, a strategic withdrawal from supporting Israeli territorial expansion in exchange for transforming Gaza into a U.S.-controlled territory. Yes, you read that right. Gaza, that battered strip of land long besieged by Israel, now risks becoming an American satellite, not a free Palestinian homeland. What Is…
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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 standing.” But one must ask:What does “good standing” mean when measured against decades of war crimes, occupation, land theft, ethnic cleansing, and defiance of international law?The Senators appear to be living in a parallel universe. A Brief Reminder from the United Nations Charter The founding…
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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 loved one. No truth, no sincerity, no strength, no kindness can cure that sorrow. All we can do is see it through to the end and learn something from it, but what we learn will be no help in facing the next sorrow that comes…
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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, in logic and judgement. Let ask you this, have you ever been baffled by why an otherwise intelligent friend follows a pundit who routinely argues against public interests or why someone routinely excuses a callous wealthy businessman’s policy by pointing to their wealth as proof…
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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 this concern have given many reasons. The clearest and most troubling, it seems, is the wave of defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) that has depleted the main opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Wave after wave Apart from Federal lawmakers from Osun to…
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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 are wowed at the power of such a person. The person is rewarded with money and regular consultations. One strange way of proving that a sorcerer is powerful is by listing the harm he has caused, not the great things he has done to advance…
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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 pope has had doctorate-level qualifications. Benedict XVI had five. Cardinals today practically need PhD-level expertise to even get a seat at the table. Pope Leo XIV isn’t an outlier; he’s the latest chapter of a very old book where faith and reason walk hand-in-hand. This…
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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 but with profound gratitude to celebrate the luminous journey of Chief (Hon.) Dr. Chris Chigoziri Asoluka, a statesman, scholar, mentor, family patriarch, and towering figure in Nigeria’s political and economic evolution. His was a life dedicated to the service of humanity and the relentless pursuit…
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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 billion Catholics. The white smoke billowed from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel at approximately 6 p.m. (local time) in Vatican City on Thursday, signaling to the world that a decision had been reached by the College of Cardinals. The age-old ritual, deeply steeped in…
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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 he instrumentaly midwifed. It was the culmination of years of loyalty, sacrifice, political strategy, and kingmaking. Tinubu went for the jugular, took on the APC establishment that sought to derail his ambition, and reminded Nigerians that he had helped birth the Buhari presidency. Today, Tinubu…
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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 nation long plagued by sectionalism, broken alliances, and a North-dominated center, such a transition would not only be unprecedented but potentially revolutionary. The idea, though speculative, demands a sober and strategic analysis given the stakes involved in the Igbo quest for the presidency and the…
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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 defeating a ruling APC candidate, the implications for the long-sought Igbo presidency are profound and must be dissected carefully. The Strategic Argument: Why It Could Make Sense The Strategic Folly: Why It May Backfire Only Worth It If Certain Conditions Are Met If Obi must…
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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 followed years of mounting tension, systemic marginalization, and a militarized crackdown on civil dissent. Today, as U.S. officials meet openly with groups like Miyetti Allah, a Fulani socio-political group linked to several farmer-herder conflicts, it raises a fundamental question: Why has there never been a…
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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 success in enterprise, administration, or public service should be considered. Those who failed in business or politics must not be allowed to use Imo as a springboard for personal recovery. Every candidate must produce a detailed, practical, and visionary manifesto, and defend it in public…
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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 legitimate candidate in the 2007 Imo governorship election and could not have won. That assertion, while neatly cloaked in legalese and judicial references, is a masterclass in selective amnesia, convenient logic, and brazen distortion of events known to the majority of Imolites. 1. Martin Agbaso…
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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 again at risk of falling into the hands of those whose sole ambition is to control the monthly federal allocations running into billions of naira, with zero vision, no blueprint for development, and no track record of public service.From touts to sycophants, from political errand…
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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 and now deep into Nigeria’s South, one question becomes too urgent to ignore: Is Nigeria heading for a Rwanda-style genocide, and is disintegration the only viable path to peace? The Fulani, or Fulbe, a widely dispersed West African ethnic group traditionally known for nomadic cattle…
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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 Nigeria routinely holds meetings with questionable groups and claims it is “normal diplomacy.” The double standard could not be clearer. Subversion Has a Long History From the 1960s through today, the United States has consistently prioritized its own strategic interests in Nigeria, often at the…
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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 the choice before us is clear:It is time, long overdue, for Owerri Zone to produce the next governor of Imo State in 2027. This is not a matter of sentiment.It is a matter of justice, equity, unity, and survival of the political soul of Imo…
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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 rootless lifestyle of cattle herding is no longer tenable in the twenty-first century. Fulani need to have land to call home and rear cattle and that land should be Nigeria. The indigenous peoples of Nigeria have clearly, vehemently and stridently opposed this diabolic plan 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, Abubakar Barde, Balarabe Musa, and Abubakar Rimi, governance was a sacred trust. It was about service, about uplifting the lives of the people, and about leaving behind a legacy of hope. Dee Sam Mbakwe, though a member of the opposition NPP, became known as “The…
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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 of religion, freedom of thought, freedom of expression and respect for the views of others,” From the inception of his Vatican mandate in March 2013, Pope Francis I has been portrayed by the international community as a left leaning champion of “Liberation Theology” committed to World peace…
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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 is irrelevant and the people’s will is an afterthought. As we coast toward 2027, desperation for governorship positions has reached an all-time high.The reason is simple: In Nigeria, governors wield near-absolute control over state resources with minimal checks. They control local government funds, award contracts…
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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 United Political Parties (CUPP) have accused the APC-led Federal Government of exploiting state resources to coerce their members and other politicians into switching allegiance. In response, the APC welcomed the defectors and dismissed the claims from the PDP and NNPP as unfounded, asserting that politicians…
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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 census is undeniable, it is equally important to ensure that the process is not undermined by political bias or sectional interests. The current composition of the Presidential Committee on Population and Housing Census raises concerns that must be addressed for the exercise to succeed. The…
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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 march, full of courage and conviction, while the righteous majority were racked with indecision, fear, selfishness, and utter indifference. The forces of tyranny were on the rise, making dramatic gains, while there was no courage or political will on the other side to challenge them.…
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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 dynasties, global corporations, and international institutions. This elite web, often referred to as the globalist cabal or deep state, includes the “Four Horsemen of Banking”: Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo. These banks are deeply connected with the “Four Horsemen of…
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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 Thomas Jefferson who, over two centuries ago, described this banking elite as a “systematic plan of reducing us to slavery.” This global banking elite, led by the Rothschild-backed Eight Families, continues to operate largely in the shadows, controlling vast networks through central banks, multinational corporations,…
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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 dynasties, global corporations, and international institutions. This elite web, often referred to as the globalist cabal or deep state, includes the “Four Horsemen of Banking”: Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo. These banks are deeply connected with the “Four Horsemen of…
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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 signals that up to 38% of the world’s trade volume could now be routed outside of the U.S.-controlled SWIFT system, heralding what The Economist aptly described as the “Outpost Battle of Bretton Woods 2.0.” While the SWIFT network, cornerstone of U.S. financial dominance, still grapples…
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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 reserves, unregistered offshore cash accounts, and the vast web of hidden physical currency stored in vaults, bunkers, and real estate safes around the world. This is no bluff. “If your dollars aren’t clean, they’re trash,” a senior Treasury official declared, signaling that the era of…
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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 the Attorney General. A Yoruba is the Chief Justice of the Federation. And Tinubu, a Yoruba, is the President and overseer of all instruments of coercion. The entire criminal justice system is in the hands of one ethnic group. For so long, the Afenifere was…
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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., Obama, and now Biden, each of them loyally advanced a globalist agenda that enriched international conglomerates, outsourced American jobs, and left America’s middle and working class behind. These were not patriotic governments. They were puppet regimes, executing orders from globalist overlords through a deeply entrenched…
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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 argued that the president’s appointments have violated the federal character principle enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution, which mandates equitable representation of all regions. The senator insisted that President Tinubu’s pattern of appointments appears to skew heavily in favour of the South West, his home region,…
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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 uplifted countless lives. His contributions to economic development, entrepreneurship, and community service will remain etched in our hearts. We mourn not just the loss of a great man, but the closing of a chapter in the story of our people, a chapter filled with wisdom,…
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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 recalibration, may be the catalyst for Africa’s long-overdue economic emancipation. Africa accounts for roughly 17% of the world’s population yet contributes only 3% to global GDP and a paltry 2.3% to global trade. This imbalance is not accidental. It is the result of a post-colonial…
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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? It may be because it is “our turn”, as he infamously told an all Yoruba audience before his swearing in that it was ‘EMILOKAN’. And when Nyesom Wike was the Governor of the oil rich Rivers State, he once told a television interviewer, with an…
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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 that has exploited American industry, weakened national sovereignty, and emboldened strategic rivals. Trump’s approach marks the definitive end of an era of unbalanced globalization and signals the dawn of a new multipolar world, one in which America no longer sacrifices its strength at the altar…
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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 etc., and other nations involved in heavy military combat. I think it was the late Joe Garba who said it but can’t remember precisely now. That was about 30 years ago. With the gale of retirements every time government changes baton in the last few…
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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 by several governors to block local governments from opening accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), a critical step toward receiving federal allocations directly, as mandated by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court’s Ruling: A Milestone Ignored In a historic judgment hailed as a…
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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 a heavy heart, growing outrage, and a deep sense of betrayal. We issue this as a stern public outcry and warning to the sand dredging operators destroying our lands, and to the Imo State Government, whose deafening silence and suspected complicity is enabling this environmental…
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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, in 1929 at the age of 23. Yewande Savage was a pioneering figure in African medical history, breaking barriers in a profession that was, at the time, overwhelmingly dominated by men and largely inaccessible to Africans. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on February 21, 1906, Savage…
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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 oil behemoth, NNPCL, was overhauled: Musa Kida was appointed as Chairman of the Board. Olufemi Oladapo Ojulari took the helm as the new Chief Executive Officer. On the surface, these appear to be routine corporate leadership changes. But here’s where it gets interesting, and politically…
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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 who will oversee an election he, or his anointed successor, is contesting. It is constitutional. But it is morally indefensible. And if this system remains untouched before 2027, political parties must summon the courage to boycott the election in protest. A Dangerous Constitutional Loophole Section…
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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 flare-ups. While there have been brief moments of covert or indirect cooperation, the geopolitical reality is clear: Washington and Tehran have consistently found themselves on opposite sides of nearly every major Middle Eastern conflict. Historically, Republican administrations have adopted a more aggressive posture toward Iran,…
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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 lawmakers doing to prevent Tinubu from crashing this democracy? Have you noticed the trend by appointees and foot soldiers of the President Bola Tinubu in dismissing anyone who expresses doubts on the state of affairs in the country? Such dissenting voices are called out and…
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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 people of Ihiagwa, Nekede, Obinze, and surrounding communities, are left asking one urgent question: Why can’t the same be done for the completely abandoned Nekede–Ihiagwa–Obinze road? WHERE ARE OUR REPRESENTATIVES? Where is the member representing Owerri West in the Imo State House of Assembly? Where…
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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 ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu, at the unveiling of the Accountability and Corruption Prevention Programme for Local Governments (ACPP-LG) in Abuja on Thursday. The initiative is aimed at preventing corruption across the 774 local government areas (LGAs) in the country. As part of the new…
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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 face in the banking system. They didn’t act. But Sterling Bank did. They walked away from ₦13.56 billion in transfer charges—4.13% of their total revenue—to give Nigerians breathing room. Let that sink in:They gave up over ₦13 billion from transfers alone. Other banks could, too—but…
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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 in the success or failure of this project. Below is an overview of history of the project and anatomy of threats it poses. Our observations (a) Under the Buhari government, 20 farm settlements were razed in Eha-Amufu communities of Enugu State and over 123 Igbos…
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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 of a national insult than a democratic pillar. INEC is the root of Nigeria’s democratic decay. Period. Every four years, Nigerians turn up in hope, queue in the sun, vote in faith, only to watch INEC shatter their dreams with brazen manipulation, technical sabotage, and…
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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 is a blatant political assassination. Le Pen, a fierce advocate of national sovereignty, secure borders, and common-sense patriotism, is being smeared and sidelined under the guise of financial impropriety. The charge? Allegedly misusing EU funds, a favorite playbook of the Eurocrats in Brussels when they…
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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 a milestone age, but for the political mileage he had covered and the ideals he represents. In a country often plagued by political showmanship and ideological hollowness, Ihedioha has offered a different script: one of consistency, capacity, and principled resilience. His journey, from a young…
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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 of popular media entrepreneur and controversial blogger Hon. Chimazuru Nnadi-Oforgu, Prince is making significant strides in the UK music scene. At just under 26, he has already established himself as a sound engineer, rapper, and producer, working tirelessly under his music label and identity, PRNC…
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The Storm is Here, But Our Leaders Sleep The tragic incident in Uromi, Edo State, where local vigilantes took matters into their own hands against suspected terrorists, has reopened an uncomfortable but urgent question: What is the South-East doing to protect itself? While we all condemn extrajudicial killings in any form, we must not allow selective outrage to blind us to the deeper issues. Vigilantes acted because the state failed. A people abandoned will always find a way to survive. The Yoruba Are Ready. What About Us? The South-West has shown foresight. Amotekun, local intelligence, political unity, whether one likes…
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The hallowed chambers of Nigeria’s 10th Senate recently descended into a disheartening spectacle—one that laid bare the fragility of our collective memory and the perils of politicizing history. At the center of this travesty was a motion to immortalize the late Professor Humphrey Nwosu, former chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), whose stewardship of the 1993 presidential election remains an indelible chapter in Nigeria’s democratic journey. That this motion was dismissed under the flimsy guise of “procedural breaches” and spurious claims of “controversy” is not merely a legislative failure; it is an affront to the very ideals of integrity,…
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As part of the Horizon Future Leaders series of interviews, we are connecting with the music industry’s next generation of leaders to gather candid advice and insights into their career journeys. This week, we caught up with Michelle “Mish” Nnadi, Global Asset Coordinator for Warner Music’s Global Sync Department. From getting her start through Small Green Shoots’ Short Sharp Shot Programme to securing a key role at a major label, Mish’s journey is a testament to the power of early career opportunities, networking with intention and staying ahead of industry trends. She shares why having a holistic understanding of the…
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There’s a dangerous tendency in public discourse to blame Nigerian lecturers for the poor quality of graduates flooding the labor market. It’s easy to point fingers at those standing in front of the classrooms without pausing to examine the crumbling foundation beneath their feet. A recent conversation between friends laid bare this blame game, but a closer look at the hard facts reveals a different, more complex, and far more damning truth. Nigerian universities are not just underperforming; they are hemorrhaging at every level. The real tragedy lies not in the supposed inefficiency of lecturers but in the institutional rot…
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In a move that has reignited global intrigue and shaken the corridors of both American and Israeli power, Donald Trump’s decision to release the long-classified John F. Kennedy assassination files may be far more than a transparency gesture, it may be a strategic bombshell in a geopolitical chess game. While Trump’s loyal base sees him as a maverick nationalist, his recent actions are beginning to expose deeper currents beneath the surface, ones that challenge the longstanding narrative of American foreign policy and Israeli immunity in Washington. From his first term, Trump positioned himself as a disruptor, a president who vowed…
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What Nigeria faces today isn’t just bad governance, it is a complete national hijack. A ruthless, insatiable elite has held the country hostage, gorging on public funds while the masses suffocate under the crushing weight of poverty, insecurity, unemployment, and despair. For over sixty years, the same decaying hands that once wrecked this country have refused to let go, clinging to power like parasites, draining the life out of over 200 million citizens, most of them young, brilliant, and desperate for a better future. Corruption is no longer a scandal in Nigeria, it is a tradition. When Ahmed Idris, the…
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“Yakubu Gowon’s failure to secure and protect the lives and properties of the Igbos in the North forced Col. Emeka Ojukwu to declare the secession of the Eastern Region from Nigeria in May 1967, leading to the fratricidal Nigerian-Biafran civil war.”— Gen. Ibrahim Babangida The Path to Secession: A Matter of Survival Contrary to widespread propaganda, the declaration of Biafra was not a power grab but a desperate act of self-preservation. Col. Ojukwu acted after widespread massacres of Igbo civilians in the North, coupled with the failure of the Nigerian state to provide security. Eyewitness accounts, foreign correspondents, and international…
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The recent remarks by the Hon. Commissioner for Information, Chief Declan Emelumba, concerning the Charter of Equity in Imo State have generated reactions from citizens and political observers across the state. While Chief Emelumba rightly acknowledged that the Charter of Equity is not a legally binding document, it is regrettable that he chose to downplay its essence, a moral agreement anchored on equity, fairness, and justice among the three zones of Imo State. Let it be clearly stated: the Charter of Equity is a political gentleman’s agreement, forged in good faith to promote unity and peaceful coexistence among Orlu, Okigwe,…
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The article “Tinubu Is The Law” by Festus Adebayo is not just a sobering analysis, it is a national red alert, a flare shot into the night sky to awaken a slumbering populace. What it reveals is not a metaphorical descent into authoritarianism; it is the lived reality of Nigerians today. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, once a political tactician, has now fully transformed into a ruler who sees himself as above reproach and beyond the Constitution. His brazen disregard for democratic principles, underscored by the unlawful suspension of the elected governor and legislative arm in Rivers State, marks a chilling…
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“Everything is my business. Everything. Anything I say is law…literally law.” Barbara Geddes, et al in their How dictatorship works (2018) quoted Malawian dictator, Hastings Kamuzu Banda, as having once said the above. In Nigeria of a little more than a week ago, they all came in quick successions: A National Assembly where libido ran riot; a son who said his father was Nigeria’s best president; a corps member who condemned that same father as terrible and that president, when he wakes up and looks at the mirror, like Banda, sees himself as “the law”. In the hands of Bola…
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We’ve romanticized religion for too long. It’s time to confront its legacy and imagine something better. For centuries, religion has been hailed as the foundation of morality, the source of meaning, and the inspiration behind breathtaking works of art and architecture. Its defenders claim that without it, civilization would have no compass, no culture, and no conscience. But that story, one that we’ve heard repeated for generations, conveniently omits the violence, division, and stagnation that religion has also inspired. What if we’ve misunderstood religion’s true legacy? What if the world wouldn’t crumble without religion, but would actually thrive? We’re often…
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Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? No religious bigotry. No “righteous” judgment. No cruelty “in the name of God,” no holy wars, no honor killings. No shame in just being yourself. A world free from dogma, from guilt, from rules written in ancient tongues for ancient tribes. Surely, the world would be a better place without religion, right? Well, let’s explore that idea. Let’s truly imagine what a world without religion might look like. But there’s one important condition: if we are to remove religion from the world, we must also erase everything that came with it, the good and the…
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Donald Trump didn’t just challenge the political establishment, he exposed it. He revealed the uncomfortable truth: that behind the curtain of democracy lies a machine, unelected, unaccountable, and unrelenting. A system that doesn’t serve the people but controls them. A system built not on freedom, but on fear, war, and obedience. For decades, this machine operated in the shadows, using institutions like NATO to enforce global dominance, destabilize regions, and drain American resources under the guise of defending freedom. But Trump did the unthinkable, he asked, why? Why should American soldiers fight endless wars with no clear goal?Why should taxpayers…
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Democracy is often considered the foundation of freedom, equality, and national stability. It provides a system where leaders are accountable to the people, laws are upheld fairly, and citizens have a voice in governance. However, when democracy is undermined or destroyed, the consequences can be devastating. Throughout history, many nations have faced severe political, social, and economic crises due to the collapse of democratic institutions. The lessons from these nations serve as stark warnings about the dangers of allowing democracy to erode. One of the most infamous examples of democracy’s destruction leading to chaos is Nazi Germany. After World War…
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The political drama unfolding in Rivers State did not begin overnight. It is a direct consequence of Nigeria’s long-standing tradition of godfatherism, political patronage, and power struggles that often turn into full-blown crises. The imposition of Siminalayi Fubara as governor and the subsequent fallout with his benefactor, Nyesom Wike, have played out like a familiar script seen across Nigerian politics, most notably in Lagos, where similar power dynamics have persisted for nearly two decades. The Rise of Fubara and Wike’s Influence Fubara did not emerge as governor through popular will. He was handpicked and imposed on Rivers people by Wike,…
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The recent Trump-Putin telephone conversation resulted in a 30-day ceasefire agreement focused solely on protecting each country’s energy infrastructure. For Ukraine, this meant a temporary halt to Russian strikes on its power grid. However, the ceasefire did not extend to battlefield operations, allowing Russia to continue its military advances uninterrupted. While this was not a comprehensive peace deal, it signaled an important diplomatic opening, showing that Trump recognized Putin’s position and opted for negotiation rather than direct confrontation. It was never realistic to expect Putin to agree to a full ceasefire without securing Russia’s key objectives in Ukraine. The war…
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The World Economic Forum (WEF) held its annual Davos gathering from January 20 to 24, 2025, a week-long spectacle where the world’s elite came together under the guise of shaping the future. For the people of Davos, once a serene winter resort, the event had become an annual invasion, turning their town into a playground for the ultra-rich and powerful. Each year, thousands of politicians, billionaires, and corporate moguls descended upon Switzerland, while Swiss taxpayers footed the bill for their extravagant security, including fighter jets, heavily armed military patrols, and a no-fly zone. The Theme? A Sugarcoated Deception The 2025…
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The ongoing Western propaganda campaign against Vladimir Putin relies on tired historical parallels and fearmongering narratives that collapse under scrutiny. The simplistic portrayal of Putin as a modern-day Hitler, obsessed with unlimited territorial conquest, is not just intellectually lazy, it is a deliberate fabrication designed to justify military escalation, massive arms spending, and economic war-footing in Europe. This manufactured narrative ignores fundamental realities. Hitler’s Lebensraum doctrine was explicitly about ethnic supremacy and global domination, while Putin’s actions, however aggressive, have been limited to reclaiming Russian-speaking regions within former Soviet states. There is no evidence that Putin harbors expansionist ambitions beyond…
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Introduction: A Controversial Resurgence The much-discussed Imo Charter of Equity was once again thrust into the political limelight following a high-profile visit by Owerri Zone political stakeholders across party lines to Governor Hope Uzodimma at Douglas House, Owerri. This visit, marked by intense deliberations, was largely centered around a critical question: “Is Owerri Zone still in the hands of Man?” While proponents of the Imo Charter of Equity present it as a long-standing principle of political fairness, its origins and legitimacy remain highly debatable. It has been repackaged in different simplistic and politically convenient narratives, tailored to fit the interests…
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On January 6, 1971, barely a year after the Biafran War ended, the Nigerian government enacted one of the most economically devastating policies in modern African history, a decree that froze all bank accounts belonging to Igbos and limited their access to their own wealth. Regardless of how much an Igbo individual had saved before or during the war, they were given only £20 per person, effectively erasing decades of financial security and throwing an already war-ravaged population into economic devastation. This policy, cruel in its design and execution, was not just about financial constraints; it was a deliberate act…
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Like all living creatures, human beings need food to survive. Yet, across history and into the present day, there are those who, consumed by an insatiable hunger for power, seek to deny others even this most basic necessity. Starvation has long been wielded as a weapon by the powerful against the weak, turning economic and political structures into instruments of death. The world’s wealthiest build their empires on the suffering of the poor, ensuring that famine, displacement, and destruction become tools of control rather than inevitable tragedies. From the Irish famine of the 19th century, engineered by the British imperialists…
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The first point of contact for the major oil companies during the Nigerian Civil War was not the Nigerian federal government but Biafra, specifically Ojukwu in Enugu. At the time, Shell-BP, Mobil, and Gulf Oil had significant stakes in the Niger Delta and were desperate to secure their investments amid the conflict. Recognizing the new reality of Biafra’s secession, they approached Ojukwu to negotiate terms that would allow them to continue oil extraction under the Biafran administration. For reasons that remain debated, Ojukwu rejected their proposals outright. Some argue he saw them as opportunists looking to exploit Biafra without real…
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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s decision to publicly indict the leadership of Nigeria’s Parliament at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) — without any official delegation or endorsement — represents more than a personal vendetta. It constitutes a profound breach of parliamentary ethics, a calculated affront to Nigeria’s sovereignty, and a reckless gamble with the nation’s diplomatic standing. Such actions, stripped of sentiment, reflect a dangerous precedent of personal grievance dressed as advocacy. The alarm raised by many, branding this episode international sabotage, is not misplaced. Here’s why: 𝟏. 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 By attending the IPU in a self-sponsored…
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WHAT YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT SEXUAL HARASSMENT- In a permissive society, ignorance of the law is often, albeit foolishly, clothed with arrogance. Arising from crass ignorance, many people do not know what constitutes sexual harassment and that it is both an actionable criminal and civil wrong. Many do not also know that sexual harassment is a genre of sexual violence which can occur in different forms, places and times. Both the harasser and the victim or survivor can be of any gender (male or female) and age. This unwanted sexual behaviour can often make victims and survivors feel upset, scared,…
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Defending the Senate’s Integrity Against Emotional Manipulation and Misrepresentation Distinguished Nigerians, It is important that we separate facts from sensationalism and resist the growing trend of exploiting gender sentiments to mask disorderly conduct within the Senate. The legislative chamber is not a battleground for personal grievances or emotional outbursts but a place of order, debate, and democratic principles. The recent outcry over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been twisted into a false narrative of victimization and suppression. Let it be clear: what was before the Senate was not her petition—something she herself has confirmed—but her conduct on the…
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The ongoing genocide in Palestine is not a conflict, nor a territorial dispute, it is the deliberate and systematic destruction of an indigenous people at the hands of an apartheid regime, backed by the military and political might of the West. The so-called global defenders of democracy, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union, have not only turned a blind eye but have actively enabled this mass extermination through weapons, diplomatic cover, and relentless propaganda that dehumanizes Palestinians. The only just and sustainable solution is immediate and unconditional recognition of full human rights for Palestinians, anything…
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The recent public clash between former President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sent shockwaves through NATO and the broader Western alliance. This was far more than a diplomatic spat, it exposed the deep fractures within NATO and signaled a major shift in U.S. foreign policy. While critics paint the exchange as reckless and unpresidential, Trump’s position represents a necessary break from the outdated interventionist policies that have long dictated American military strategy. His refusal to blindly fund endless wars is exposing NATO’s structural weaknesses and forcing Europe to confront its own responsibilities. The argument between Trump and…
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The biggest mistake Owerri Zone keeps making in its quest for political power is its submissive and reactionary approach. Rather than positioning itself as a formidable political force, it continues to function as a fragmented zone filled with groups that either wait for the governor’s endorsement or beg to have their preferred candidate accepted. This is a weak, undignified approach that guarantees continued marginalization. If Owerri Zone is serious about producing the next governor in 2027, it must stop expecting power to be handed over and start taking decisive steps to claim it. The first step in this process is…
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Haiti was the first country in the world where enslaved people defeated their slavers, liberated themselves and established a republic in 1804. But crises shaped by brutal imperialist interests and a roguish local ruling class that together show the bestiality of capitalism in its most unalloyed form, have marked its chequered history. This has reduced the country to what some have described as a failed state. Contending gangs, with ties to different sections of the weak and corrupt ruling class, and gangsters, several of whom have roots in the police, have become lords and masters of the public sphere. The United Nations says violence…
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America, like their flagship Boeing 737-MAX, has two engines of growth. As a colony, America requires constant immigration to suck in labor, ie colonization. As an empire, they require global immiseration to suck in labor and resources, ie imperialism. America’s two engines of growth are colonization and imperialism, but now it’s sucking bald eagles into both and going down in flames. Colonization As much shit as Americans talk about immigration, they’re still a colony founded on the concept. ‘A nation of immigrants,’ as politicians used to proudly say. Ye olde colonization was driven by Europeans fucking up their own countries…
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Imagine two brothers born into the same household but raised with entirely different mindsets. One is trained in structured wealth creation—indoctrinated in the principles of education, global exposure, strategic networking, and calculated risk-taking. The other is left to rely on instinct, hustle, and informal business tactics, believing that sheer resilience alone will bring prosperity. Fast forward 30 years. One brother is a senior executive at a Fortune 500 company, wielding influence over billion-dollar transactions and shaping global policies. The other remains tethered to the marketplace, working harder than ever but barely keeping pace with an economy that no longer rewards…
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Christopher Ifekandu Okigbo (1932–1967) was not just a poet but a revolutionary spirit, a man whose words carried as much weight as his actions. Renowned as one of the most distinguished postcolonial African poets writing in English, Okigbo remains a major modernist figure of the 20th century. His life was tragically cut short in battle, but his poetry endures, embodying his artistic vision and unwavering commitment to the independence of Biafra. Early Life and Education Born on August 16, 1932, in Ojoto, near Onitsha, Okigbo grew up in a Catholic missionary household, where his father worked as a teacher under…
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Western mainstream media has long engaged in a campaign of misinformation against Russia and China, a legacy of Cold War propaganda that persists today. The dominant narrative paints these nations as authoritarian, technologically backward, and undesirable for investment or tourism. This narrative is not only outdated but deliberately curated to shield Western audiences from the truth, Russia and China are far ahead of the West in critical areas of technological innovation, infrastructure development, healthcare, and education. The reality that these nations are key drivers of a multipolar world directly challenges the West’s long-standing global dominance, and that is precisely why…
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The Supreme Court, Fubara’s Counterattack, and Nigeria’s Looming Democratic Crisis The Supreme Court ruling must have felt like the final whistle to Wike’s camp. His loyalists likely popped champagne, thinking the game was over. “We got him!” they must have cheered, in the same way Abuja politicians celebrate winning party primaries, by spraying crisp mint Naira notes. But did anyone remind them that Rivers State has its own judiciary? While Wike’s handpicked Assembly members were flexing their newfound Supreme Court-backed power, Fubara’s commissioners and the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RISIEC) chairman, Justice Adolphus Enebeli (rtd), decided to prove a…
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Ukrainians, in particular, have been deceived and manipulated into supporting a catastrophic war that is bleeding their country dry, of its youth, its sovereignty, and its future. The West and its intelligence agencies are the true architects of this tragedy, having meticulously laid the groundwork for Ukraine’s destruction while feeding its people a diet of controlled propaganda to mask their real intentions. The extent of this deception is staggering. As recently revealed by WikiLeaks, nine out of ten media outlets in Ukraine have relied on USAID funding, ensuring that Ukrainians are bombarded with Western intelligence-crafted narratives that serve only one…
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You are missing the fundamental reality of this war. The conflict in Ukraine is not about democracy, sovereignty, or even territorial disputes, it is a war that has been deliberately engineered and prolonged by the Western military-industrial complex, NATO, and their deep-state operatives. This is a classic example of the West using another nation as a proxy battleground to weaken an adversary while enriching its own war profiteers. Ukraine was doomed the moment it became a pawn in Washington’s grand strategy to encircle and contain Russia. The U.S. and NATO have been stoking tensions in the region for decades, breaking…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin’s televised address on Croatian Television Channel 4 has sparked debates across Europe. In a rare moment of direct communication with European citizens, Putin challenged the West’s portrayal of Russia as an enemy, emphasizing historical contributions and questioning the rationale behind European hostility. But was this a sincere appeal for peace, or a calculated move in the broader geopolitical game? Let’s analyze his key claims. 1. “Russia Has Never Been and Will Never Be Your Enemy” Putin’s assertion that Russia is not an enemy of Europe contrasts sharply with the Western media narrative, which consistently depicts Russia…
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Christendom is not fading away. It is being dismantled. Not by external invaders. But by those who were entrusted to defend it. Cathedrals stand empty, their grandeur a relic of a faith that once shaped the world. The cross that once adorned the West is not merely forgotten—it is being torn down and replaced with symbols of ideologies that reject Christ altogether. This is not a natural decline. This is deliberate sabotage. The West, once the standard-bearer of Christianity, now crucifies its own foundations. The fire that illuminated Christendom for centuries has not simply gone out—it has been extinguished by…
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According to Reuters Report entitled Kremlin Says Germany Is Right to Fully Investigate Nord Stream Pipeline Blasts (September 9, 2024), the Kremlin acknowledged that Germany’s “Chancellor Olaf Scholz was right to want a thorough investigation into a 2022 attack on the Nord Stream gas pipelines”: “Scholz said in an interview with German television over the weekend that Berlin’s investigation would make sure that nothing was concealed and do its best to ensure that those responsible for the blasts were punished. Moscow has repeatedly complained that Germany has not been doing enough to investigate the explosions, which in September 2022 ruptured the Nord Stream 1 and 2…
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The dead bones of an Empire in decline is rising to take back its world dominance from the Globalist Order. The 45th and 47th president of the United States has redefined the role of the United States of America on the global stage by introducing series of uncommon decisions sparking a range of reactions from support to sharp criticism. Globalist are shocked by the realization that major disruptions are taking place for President Trump to “Make America Great Again”.Normal eyes are viewing President Trump’s policies from a prism of checkers, while those that are able to rub ‘nzu’ (African white…
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The extended family of the late Herbert Wigwe and the children he left behind are locked in a fierce legal and personal battle over his vast wealth. This dispute erupted immediately after his burial, as the benefactor of both warring parties was no longer around to mediate or exert control. At the heart of the conflict is not just money, but deep-seated issues of entitlement, power, and the age-old tension between nuclear and extended family structures in matters of inheritance. A Well-Planned Legacy In 2013, Herbert Wigwe drafted a will and deposited it with a U.S. court. This will was…
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The stability of your marriage today largely depends on your ability to provide for your family. The respect, admiration, and submission you receive from your wife are closely tied to your role as a provider. It is not necessarily because of love, because love, though powerful, can be fickle and may not always withstand the test of time when financial security is at stake. The real test of a marriage often comes when a man loses his source of income and struggles to secure another one. Many men have shared stories of how their wives’ attitudes changed dramatically when they…
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The message Ita Giwa is sending to upcoming female youth is deeply troubling. Is she suggesting that young women should “play along” in the face of criminal sexual harassment because the women of her time had to endure it to climb to top positions? Is she implying that silence and submission are the price for success in politics? Granted, in her heyday, it was both unheard of and taboo for female politicians to openly complain about or allege sexual harassment. It was a time when such misconduct was silently accepted and understood as part of the system. But times have…
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