Category: OPINION

BY INNOCENT ONYEUKWU For the second time in barely one month, I return to the internal politics of the All Progressives Congress in Imo State because the party has, once again, handed political observers enough combustible material to interrogate its future. The last time, the central question was whether the primaries would merely become a ceremonial affirmation of predetermined outcomes after Governor Hope Uzodimma’s unmistakable body language at the stakeholders’ meeting held at Government House, Owerri. At that gathering, Uzodimma had clearly laid out two parameters for ticket allocation: zoning…

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By VitaLis Unachukwu  It’s most unfortunate that, Abubakar Atiku , has never seen himself as a political loser , who had attempted a shot at the Presidency, without success, and still believes at date , that he still has a positive, brighter chance to succeed in contemporary Nigeria . I wonder if he had weighed his options and the high stakes could not have been higher in the next electoral process experiment, come 2027 . A politician who fools around on the political stage, placing hope on his political loots…

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By Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu  If you recall, I promised to carry my friends, supporters, and political associates along every step of the way on this journey to the Red Chambers — the Senate, come 2027. Today, aboard an Air Peace flight from Owerri to Abuja to submit my Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms, something profound happened. Right there in the clouds, somewhere between earth and earth’s endless horizon, thoughts of Aketi came flooding over me like the tide of the ocean. Suddenly, I was overwhelmed with emotions. At that moment,…

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Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Abia State, Don Norman Obinna, has stated that low Igbo membership registration may cost former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, the party’s presidential ticket. It was reported that Obinna made this known while speaking over the weekend in Umuahia, serving as a special guest at the inauguration of the executive members of the Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEM) for Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South LGAs. According to him, the former Labour Party Presidential candidate may not win the ADC…

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On the 27th of March, a new chapter in media innovation and creative empowerment begins in Imo State as BMN Studios (Braintree Media Network Studios) officially opens its doors to the public. A subsidiary of Braintree Company, BMN Studios is more than just a studio — it is a vision brought to life. Founded by renowned media personality, educator, and filmmaker Barry Cosmas (Radio Marshal), BMN Studios is built on a clear mission: to bridge the gap between raw talent and real opportunity in Nigeria’s media and creative industry. OUR…

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By Babs Daramola There are moments in a nation’s life when words shock more than bullets. Not because they are violent, but because they are absurd, disconnected and offensive to reality. When Senator Adams Oshiomhole recently went on national television and declared that Nigerians are now complaining that food is becoming too cheap under President Bola Tinubu, the country did not just hear a statement; it witnessed a rupture in memory, history, and identity. This was not said by a random politician, or by an out-of-touch technocrat. This was said…

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By Derek A Koranteng Life is a strange, fleeting journey. One moment, you’re the center of attention, basking in the warmth of recognition; the next, you’re a forgotten name, a whisper in the wind. This is the story of being a “ghost”—alive but unseen, remembered but forgotten. Imagine returning to your high school after two decades. The corridors, once echoing with your laughter and footsteps, now seem foreign. You walk through, hoping to relive those cherished memories. But instead of familiar faces and warm greetings, you’re met with blank stares.…

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By Peter Omonua As Nigeria inches toward the 2027 presidential election, a growing number of citizens and commentators are questioning whether the process will genuinely offer voters a meaningful choice or merely rehearse a foregone conclusion. At the heart of this skepticism is a deep mistrust of institutions meant to guarantee fairness, neutrality, and justice in the democratic process. Critics point to what they see as an unprecedented concentration of power around the presidency. They argue that key state institutions responsible for elections, security, and adjudication are headed by officials…

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By  Uche Ohia For centuries, palm wine has flowed through the villages of Igboland-not merely as a delightful drink, but as a cultural legacy. It flags off and seals marriage ceremonies, welcomes visitors and ancestors, consecrates covenants and sacraments, oils the wheels of diplomacy among elders, and provides entertainment and livelihoods across rural communities. Today, however, palm wine is steadily slipping toward scarcity and possible extinction. What is happening in parts of Akwa Ibom and the wider Niger Delta, as documented in recent reports, is no longer a distant warning.…

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By  Obiekwe Mwanolue Tax Reforms: Come 1st January 2026, over 40 million tax-paying Nigerians are expected to secure a Tax Identification Number (TIN) or risk losing access to bank accounts, the Nigerian Federal Government has declared. This additional verification burden, with which the government imposes to enforce new tax rules, has raised panic and worry for millions of citizens already in possession of transaction identifications like the Bank Verification Number (BVN) and NIN (National Identification Number). By its new tax rules, the APC-led Federal Government violates the nation’s 1999 constitution…

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