By Casmir Echebiri In the aftermath of the Nigeria/ Biafra Civil War South East Region has grappled with many existential challenges. Underdevelopment and disappearing unity and brotherly spirit, have remained very prominent among the challenges. General Yakubu Gowon government proclaimed the “No Victor No Vanquished” policy, plus the 3R’s of Reconstruction, Reconciliation and Recovery agenda. It was geared toward healing both the physical and emotional wounds inflicted on it by the horrendous strife. But, after announcing it, he abandoned it. This stance was embraced by succeeding administrations, leaving the zone…
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Harnessing Waste Management: Missed Economic Opportunity for South East States
By Erimma Nwosisi It is concerning that some states in the South East region are opting out of the waste renewal management programme—an initiative that represents not just an environmental solution, but a significant economic and revenue-generating opportunity. Modern waste management is no longer a sanitation exercise; it is a circular economy platform capable of unlocking jobs, attracting investment, and generating sustainable income streams for government. States that fail to participate risk missing out on: * Job creation across collection, sorting, and processing value chains * Waste-to-energy and recycling…
Read MoreChief Has No Relevance In Igbo Tradition And Culture
By Afam Echi Oh yes, you read me well. All the noise about chieftaincy in Igbo land has no bearing to its tradition and culture. The word chief as an authority in the governance structure of modern day Igbo society is a creation of the white man who colonized our land during their invasion. In the Igbo system of government there is nothing like chief. There is no doubt that this will sound very strange to many people especially those who have no knowledge of our tradition and the pre-colonial…
Read MoreINABILITY OF NIGERIAN ARMY TO FACE ITS LEGAL, CONSTITUTIONAL DUTY FOR GOOD OF OUR NATION IS ITS FUNERAL , UNDOING AND HEAVY PRICE PAYMENT IN CASUALTIES , WASTAGE OF ITS MEMBERS BY TERRORISTS
By VitaLis Unachukwu The Nigerian Army Zombies, are getting their dues under Karmic Law . They’re getting worse measures than they’re giving the South East , that did nothing to them , and will continue to do so , until they become woefully rattled and disgraced by terrorist insurgents , working hard and innately striving to overthrow the government of Nigeria . The South East , is not Nigeria’s major problem . Those who thought so , will regret the wickedness of their actions , now or hereafter , because…
Read MoreIPOB, Not Igbo And Does Not Represent Ndigbo
Ndigbo Love And Admire President Tinubu And Shall Vote Massively For Him In 2027 I have seen a few pictures of some miscreants displaying the flags and colours of the defunct Biafra Republic in the UK, claiming to be members of the IPOB. For the likelihood that many people might misunderstand these miscreants to be advancing the Igbo agenda or assume that they have the support or endorsement of even the smallest fraction of Ndigbo, I wish to – as a critical leader of the Igbo nation, having served as…
Read MoreEl-Rufai As Tinubu’s Quagmire
The Tick On The Scrotum: It’s a situation that begs for denouement, not prosecution or persecution at that. Nasir El-Rufai is a tick on President Bola Tinubu’s scrotum. You don’t swat it. You gently maneuver it out of its sensitive perch. It’s a no-brainer that you may crush your vital organ beyond repairs if you attack it with (epic?) fury. If the President had great heads around him, they would not only tell him so, they would have worked out the deals in great detail, including all the options available…
Read MoreIgbo Marginalisation: Tinubu’s Igbo Hate Continues With The Fall Of Dr. Anite-Uzoka
By Steve OsuJi The unstated policy of keeping Igbo outside the gate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government continues to manifest everyday. The policy seems to say: exclude Igbo and keep them out! The latest casualty is the cerebral Dr Doris Anite-Uzoka. She has just been downgraded from her perch as Minister of State for Finance and moved down the corridor to Budget and National Planning also as Minister of State. She was replaced by Taiwo Oladele from Ondo State. Now the Minister of Finance (the most important ministry) is…
Read MoreImo 2027: Debate Over Power Rotation in Imo State Why Owerri Zone Deserves 2027
By Hon Masa Cico As Imo State approaches the 2027 Gubernatorial election, a critical debate has emerged regarding the rotation of leadership among its three senatorial zones: Orlu , Okigwe , and Owerri . The principle of zoning, which ensures equitable distribution of power, has been a cornerstone of the Imo State political landscape. Given the historical context and current dynamics, it’s imperative that Owerri Zone takes the reins of leadership in 2027. The power rotation arrangement in Imo State dates back to the 1990 when the state’s leaders agreed to…
Read MoreObituary Obituary: A Tribute To Ijele Nwanyi
Ezinne Rose Ogonna Uzoegbu Uzoma( Nee Onuoha) That she lived the first amongst equals is not in doubt. That she lived a fulfilled life needs no confirmation from the Oracles. Her presence in the midst of others generated an aura of humour and togetherness; steadfastness and industry. Infact, the earth will confirm that a virtuous and enterprising woman passed through it in essence and as a co-worker with God in the Miracle Work of making mankind by way of procriation. What a Grace! By Devine connection IJELE NWANYI became my…
Read MoreVenezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado releases letter after Maduro’s capture
By Kerry Breen,Lucia I Suarez Sang María Corina Machado released a letter addressing the Venezuelan people after leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured in a U.S. operation overnight Saturday. Machado, an opposition leader who has mostly been in hiding over the last year, said Maduro will “face international justice for the atrocious crimes committed against Venezuelans and against citizens of many other nations.” “The time for freedom has come!” Machado, who was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, wrote in the letter posted on X. It was not clear on Saturday if…
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