By Bayo Onanuga I never wanted to write this story but I was inspired to do so today, following Buba Galadima’s interview with the Punch on Monday. Buba struck a chord when he spoke about the issue of trust in the relationship between Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo. You think Osinbajo should have given up his presidential ambition for loyalty to Tinubu?, Buba was asked. He replied: “If he doesn’t, can you now trust him? If you look at how Osinbajo came with Tinubu and he’s…
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Importance And Need For New Approach To Governance For Ordinary Nigerian
By Kelechi Nwosisi I tuned in to Channels TV News this morning to watch the Press Briefing of the Oil Marketers , and I must say , I was impressed with the Federal Government spokesperson, Mr Dele Alake ‘s communique and the association’s chairperson, Dame Winifred Akpani , she articulated in detail the positive impact of the oil subsidy removal as the means to improve the economy and how it would open other avenues that will help in job creation. And I thought, where has this lady been all this…
Read MoreDivinity Backs Senator Hope Uzodinma’s Second Term
By Chima Chukwuzitere The emergence of Senator Hope Uzodimma as the Governor in Imo State is by divine selection . God hand picked Senator Hope Uzodimma by His divine purpose to become the governor of the state due to the political tensions that was eminent in the state. And if it is God, never shall he make mistake or do a thing that is not for the good of his people. But no body enquired from God to know why Senator Hope Uzodimma was His choice at that time even…
Read MoreEmerging New Trends In Okigwe Zone
By Ben Duru There is no doubt that the recently concluded elections into both the executive and legislative branches across the 36 States of the Federation and Federal Capital Territory, Abuja has thrown up brand new faces to fill the vacant positions that will take place from May 29, 2023, less than a month and a half from now. The poll also availed some old faces in the current dispensation to retain their positions for another four years. In Okigwe zone, the yearnings of the electorates for a paradigm shift…
Read MoreWe May Forgive MC Oluomo, We Won’t Forgive Onanuga
By Steve Osuji When an MC Oluomo, Bola Tinubu’s iron fist and enforcer made the viral video warning that Igbo in Lagos would only vote at their peril in the March 18 guber poll, it was quite understandable. Though his message was not to be dismissed, it could be perceived as the ranting of an unthinking errand boy for a desperate candidate and political party. But when a Bayo Onanuga unleashed salvos of ethnic hate and genocidal incitement against the Igbo ethnic group living in Lagos, then the world must…
Read MoreChimamanda Ngozi Adichie: My Country, In Fragile Place
Imagine standing patiently in line, waiting to vote, and suddenly men with guns arrive on motorcycles and start shooting. Imagine men dashing into your polling unit, violently seizing ballot boxes and taking them away. Imagine other ballot boxes being destroyed. Imagine being beaten to keep you from voting for a particular candidate. Imagine a crowd of people chanting “We must vote! We must vote!” when polling workers failed to arrive as expected. Imagine the police doing very little. All these things happened during the Nigerian presidential elections on Saturday, February…
Read MoreOzuruigbo Owerre: Where Do You Go From Here And Why Rush To Coronate?
Against all odds, valid court injunction, peace initiative by some prominent Owerre sons and an ongoing lawsuit, the Ohiri family and their alleged cronies bullied their way yet again, this time to a Kangaroo Coronation rejected by Imolites. I am so proud to be an Imolite. May God bless you all. You listened, you read, and you understood every Newspaper article I presented before you. You acted appropriately by rejecting the reported fake coronation. My fellow Imolites, I thank you all for disregarding a fake invitation to an alleged…
Read MoreAhize Vs Izunaso: That Robbery Of Orlu Senatorial Seat
By Williams Odunze Another Tragedy has struck Orlu Senatorial District once again.The People’s Mandate has been stolen from them. This time around,it is no longer at gunpoint,It is a total broad day theft by the power that be in Imo in connivance with compromised INEC Returning Officer. The electorates in the Zone have regretted exercising their franchise and their Civic responsibility in futility. The Political Vultures have appeared again and devoured the effort of the people to enthrone Legislative Sanity and tranquility in the zone and that is as it…
Read MoreTribalism, Not Nigeria’s Problem
By Sanusi Lamido Sanusi Tribalism is not our problem. Tribalism and religion are artificial problems created by selfish leaders for their own personal interest. There are only two major tribes in Nigeria. The Elites and the Masses. Once you make lots of money, you belong to the elite tribe. When you are a commoner or suffering, you belong to the tribe of the masses. If you are an elite, and you need more power, or elective position, you sow seeds of tribalism and religion among the masses, so as to…
Read MorePETER OBI PRESIDENCY: WATERSHED IN NIGERIAN POLITICAL PROCESS
By Chucks Osuji One thing is certain, no country remains static in its revolutionary or evolutionary process. This is simple. Because the world its self is not static. Life in its self, is transient. In this changing life and time populated by changing circumstances, a measure of Political circumstances would prevail in Nigeria. That would be a much awaited Presidential and national elections. For four years now, the Nigeria’s political actors and political parties have been getting ready for this major events. About eighteen political parties have registered to participate…
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