In two days, Nigerians will vote in an election that is, in many respects, like none that the country has had since 1999. For starters, regardless of what the pundits say, this is one unpredictable election that can go any way. Partisans are upbeat about their chances, but the facts show no one can […]
By~Emmanuel chinedu.C The Niu Yam is a staple food crop in the remote Long Linbul Village in North Ambrym, Vanuatu. This island is home to an agricultural community that relies heavily on the Niu Yam for their sustenance and livelihood. Every year, the Niu Yam harvest is celebrated with a feast that marks the end […]
An Abuja Magistrate Court has struck out a criminal summons filed against the Spokesperson of the Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, Ikenga Ugochinyere by Chinasa Nwaneri, an aide to Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State. The allegations contained in the summons bordered on the revelation of alleged fraud by the All Progressives Congress, […]
Ugochimereze Chinedu Asuzu Some of my followers and friends on Facebook came to my inbox to inquire my take on the visit of Mr Peter Obi of the Labour Party to Imo State, and the ‘warm welcome’ accorded him at the airport by the governor of the state who is of another political party, […]
By Fredrick Nwabufo. What is in it for us? When it comes down to brass tacks, this is the question tugging at the heart of zonal political interests in Nigeria. The national integrants think in favour of group interest and protection. How will this government preserve our interest? Will this government be fair to […]
By Promise Adiele Titubi’s character in Femi Osofisan’s Morountodun attracts different interpretations from many people across the world. The ebullient daughter of the wealthy Alhaja Kabirat, leader of the market women, commits class suicide by repudiating the ideals of her class and identifying with the poor struggling, impoverished farmers. Cast in the mode of […]
A Manual for South West Governors By Adewale Adeoye A young man came to my office this morning, a newspaper vendor who is also a student. We discussed the US red flag and evacuation of her citizens from Nigeria. He dismissed the warning: The Federal Government has denied it, he told me. That is […]
By Damian Ugwu “If you want a serious interrogation, you send a prisoner to Jordan. If you want them to be tortured, you send them to Syria. If you want someone to disappear — never to see them again — you send them to Egypt.”- Robert Baer, former CIA agent explains the concept of extraordinary […]
By Fredrick Nwabufo Atiku Abubakar’s campaign motif is vacant of imagination. His ‘One Nigeria campaign’ theme is also destitute of originality and sincerity. Personally, I feel insulted and trolled. And I feel plagiarised. I would explain why. In 2020, under the discordance of the secessionist agitation in the south-east, I began the ‘’One Nigeria’’ […]
By Ibe Pascal Arogorn Our system isn’t working, I mean the basic administration in Nigeria. In a report, Ghana deported over 16 yahoo Nigerians We have seen foreigners who have dealt with Nigerian laws even without remorse, Name them, Chinese, Lebanese, indians. These guys had gotten away with their various atrocities. Little or no […]
