There are times when ideas become prisons. When ideology blinds those who hold it. When conviction turns into a wall that shuts out reality. This is what has happened to some of the comrades on the Nigerian Left. They have chosen to see the world only through the prism of anti-imperialism. So much so that … [Read more…]
A dozen days after Air Marshal SK Aneke of Ụmụaga, Udi LGA, another eagle landed in Ọzara, Nkanu West LGA. In Igbo folkloristics, such sightings are rare and revered. Rumors had been rampant about nominating Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Sullivan Chime, Chimaroke Nnamani, or Jeff Nnamani for the open Enugu State seat in the federal executive council. … [Read more…]
Weeks ago, several persons were reportedly arrested over an alleged coup against the government. President Bola Tinubu responded immediately with decisive intelligence gathering, swift restructuring of the military hierarchy and clear resolve to neutralise any threat to power. That singular action revealed what our state is capable of when urgency is prioritised. Yet, Nigerians are … [Read more…]
By Uche Anichukwu I am penning this piece just a few minutes before 12 midnight, November 1, 2025. It is also a few minutes to the first anniversary of the passing of the great lioness, the late Senior Mother-in-Israel Josephine Mgborie Anichukwu (nee Anyianuka-Orji). October 2024 was a particularly trying period for our family, as … [Read more…]
By Christian Aburime Politics is that volatile turf where sentiments, propaganda, and innuendos often take centre stage in an election season. In this part of the world, the political game gets even more sinister as heightened sensibilities rush to react to every contentious news story to create warped impressions that desperate politicians exploit to denigrate … [Read more…]
When citizens are appointed to prominent positions, people rush to know their roots. The major appointments of Friday, October 24, 2025, were no exceptions. The military served meticulous dossiers: parents, wives, children, travels, qualifications, training, and degrees. Air Vice Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, the 23rd Chief of Air Staff, popped up like a supernova in … [Read more…]
By Ezefi Mike Udoh In politics, timing is everything — and strategy even more so. The defection today of Rt. Hon. Nnolim Nnaji from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is neither an impulsive gamble nor a routine political migration. It is a deliberate recalibration, a tactical shift designed to … [Read more…]
A Review by Oseloka H. Obaze The powers of the written word “highlight its ability to shape thoughts, change the world, and create lasting connections through healing, inspiration, and reflection.” While traditional wisdom, says that “a picture tells a thousand stories,” James Lafferty, an American actor and director, surmised that “The picture alone, without the … [Read more…]
…Enugu, Bayelsa, and Kano Lead Nigeria’s 2024 Revenue Surge. By David Ugwunta, Ph.D The 2024 Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) map of Nigeria’s sub-nationals reveals stark contrasts and rising fiscal ambition. Lagos, shaded in deep blue, surged past ₦1.26 trillion, while Yobe barely crossed ₦11 billion, highlighting the uneven revenue landscape. According to the National Bureau … [Read more…]
Here we prove our righteousness by branding everyone else a thief or corrupt, especially if he’s anywhere near public office. I truly feel that as Nigerians, we lose more when we approach all things with the implicit assumption that our leaders are inherently wicked and terrible. I feel we should assume ignorance or incompetence first … [Read more…]
By M.O Ene Before the 2011 elections, Governor Sullivan Chime found himself in a sticky situation. Ex-Governor Okwesilieze Nwodo had become the national chairman of PDP. His brother Nnia Nwodo was beefing with Chime over the wrecked Coal City Centenary celebrations, a proposal I had presented to Governor Chimaroke Nnamani in his office. In New … [Read more…]
The continued custody of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu (MNK) in the dungeon of the Department of State Services (DSS) is condemnable. If MNK were an American citizen, the matter would have ended and saved lives before his state-sponsored seizure from Kenya. When DSS arrested activist Omoyele Sowore in 2019, we quickly gathered at the office of … [Read more…]