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By Dan Opara As Imo State edges closer to the pivotal 2027 governorship election, the political atmosphere is already thick with permutations, alignments, and rising ambitions. Though still two years away, stakeholders and political actors across the three senatorial zones—Owerri, Okigwe, and Orlu—are quietly yet fervently advancing their interests in a bid to secure the state’s top seat. Zonal Aspirations and the Charter of Equity Central to the pre-election discourse is the Imo Charter of Equity—a framework envisioned to promote justice and balanced power rotation among the three zones. Its…

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 By  Ho.MASA CICO(08139408008)*  The debate about power rotation and zoning in Imo State has taken center stage as the state hurtles towards a new political dispensation in 2027. Owerri Zone is increasingly making a strong case for why it deserves the next turn to produce the governor of Imo State. With a rich cultural heritage, significant demographic importance, and pressing developmental needs, Owerri Zone leadership aspirations are not just about politics, but about development, progress, and the welfare of the people. The power rotation arrangement in Imo State dates back to…

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By Anthony Onwuka. As Nigeria continues to grapple with economic hardship, poor governance, and a lack of leadership, it’s clear that the country needs a change. The current administration has failed to address the concerns of citizens, and it’s time for a new direction. The State of the Nation: Nigeria, once hailed as the Giant of Africa, has fallen short of expectations. Despite its vast human and natural resources, the country struggles with poverty, unemployment, and a high cost of living. The recent protests against bad governance and economic policies…

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By VitaLis Unachukwu  From the current state of our union as a nation with a less cohesive union and rickety national unity , after its national blessings became burdens and curses , only people with the benefit of divine , spiritual hindsight and moral wisdom, will know that God’s Judgment on Nigeria is imminent and His Justice is inescapable . Unfortunately, God does not accept bribes, as an Epitome of Wisdom and Justice per excellence . If Tinubu for instance could use all his political loots to bribe his way…

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By Emeka Omeihe A bill for mandatory voting for all eligible Nigerians passed the second reading at the House of Representatives penultimate week.  Jointly sponsored by the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas and a lawmaker from Plateau state, Daniel Asama, the bill seeks to amend the Electoral Act 2022 to make voting compulsory for all Nigerians of voting age in national and state elections. The proposed piece of legislation prescribes a fine of N100,000 or six months imprisonment or both for eligible voters who fail to exercise that civic duty without valid…

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The Igbos , appeared to have realized the dangers posed by frequent Fulani  menaces to our immediate environment and communities, without challenge or confrontation by our so called State Governments . This monstrous evil cannot go unpunished by Chukwu Okike Abiama, on the day of reckoning and judgement . It still sounds like fiery tales for most Igbo citizens, who may not have experienced Fulani dastardly operations and attacks and murderous atrocities in Enugu , Ebonyi , Imo , Anambra and other states and environs . What must Ndigbo do…

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After reading the narratives of lure and rejection by the above politicians from Imo State, I decided to resolve the puzzle by  activating my sixth sense into steam. The sixth sense is the UKWACHIAKA factor of Tom, Tom…Tom !!! The claim was that Chima Amadi, Ph.D and or the The Mazi Organization, [TMO] had approached the young, intelligent and promising political leader in the State, Collins Opuruzor to join the team and add value in the avowed determination to capture the Douglas House, albeit Owerri zone. Fortunately and unfortunately, the…

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By Steve OsuJi   Nigerian Professors are giving a bad name to the academia. We grew up to revere  people who wear the tag ‘professor’ as  very special kinds. And as we went through the university, the power and aura of professors on our campuses didn’t wane. Indeed, we cherished being under their tutelage. I encountered a few  in my  journey through those rarefied corridors of learning. Who would forget in a hurry, Professors Alfred Opubor, Ebun Clark, Alaba Ogunsanwo, Onuora Nwuneli, among others, in the University of Lagos of…

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 BY MASA CICO As we approach the year 2027, the people of Mbalke are at a crossroads. The constituency  is filled with talented and dedicated individuals who are eager to contribute to its growth and development. However, it’s time to acknowledge that the old ways may not be enough to propel Mbalke into a prosperous future. It’s time to think differently, to innovate, and to bring about change. The phrase “new set” refers to a fresh approach, a new perspective, and a willingness to change the status quo. In the…

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  By Chidiebube Okeoma  One of the biggest set backs of Nigeria’s democratic rule was the December 2023 Appeal court judgment which sacked one of Nigeria’s most honest, compassionate, dedicated and resulted oriented parliamentarians, Ugonna Ozurigbo popularly known as OZB of Nwangele/ Nkwerre/ Isu/ Njaba federal constituency of Imo state. The parliamentarian had won the election clean- clear having exceptionally done well during his first stint in the country’s lower law making body between 2019 and 2023. OZB was the darling of his people and lived up to the expectation…

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