By Steve OsuJi Imo And The Paradox Of Federal Mighty: If your governor is among the decampees to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ostensibly to plug into the benefits that accrues from the centre, show him the zero benefits Imo state is getting from APC. Imo seems to represent both the metaphor for and paradox of a state being a part of the ruling government and getting no dividends whosoever. We thought the era of former Governor Rochas Anayo Okorocha was arid, but from hindsight, those were jolly good…
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QUEST FOR EQUITY: THE IMPERATIVE OF A SIXTH STATE FOR SOUTH-EAST ZONE OF NIGERIA
By Barr. Aja Peter Obiora. Enugu State. In recent months, the National Assembly’s renewed push toward creating a new state, Anioma State or Etiti State, for the Southeast geopolitical zone has reignited conversations about justice, equity, and the structure of Nigeria’s federalism. To many, this development is both commendable and long overdue. For decades, the Southeast has remained the only zone with five states, while others enjoy six or even seven. That singular shortfall has had deep and wide-ranging implications, from political representation and federal appointments to infrastructural distribution and…
Read MoreWITH ENUGU’S FALL, ALL EYES ON UMUAHIA: A SAD DÉJÀ VU
By ViTus OzoKe When the news broke that Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu had crossed over to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), a chill, a sigh — or was it a groan? — swept through the Igboland. Enugu, the coal city, the historic capital of the Eastern Region, the symbolic heart of Igbo political memory, and the citadel of Igbo pride, had fallen once again. The flags that once stood defiant over the hills of Nsukka and the coal city were lowered not to cannon fire or the thunder…
Read MoreBetween Two Norths – How Tinubu’s Appointments Exposed Identity Crisis of Kwara and Kogi’s Northern Yorubas
By Olugbenga Adebamiwa ( Newspot Political and Social Analyst) In Nigeria’s complex political geography, few regions embody contradiction like Kwara and Kogi States. Historically part of the Northern Region, both are home to large Yoruba populations who share cultural, linguistic, and ancestral ties with the Southwest. Yet, politically, they have long been absorbed into the northern fold, a legacy of colonial demarcations and post-independence realignments. The recent appointments of Bashir Bayo Ojulari (from Kwara) as Group CEO of NNPC Limited and Professor Joash Amupitan (from Kogi) as INEC Chairman by…
Read MoreIKEDI OHAKIM:THE HARMONY CANDIDATE IMO NEEDS NOW
By Obinna Ndukwe In politics, there are moments when a state does not just need another election; it needs healing. Moments when experience must meet empathy, and continuity must be joined with conscience. For Imo State, that moment is now. And the man for that moment is Dr. Ikedi Godson Ohakim, the Harmony Candidate. A Man Tempered by Time Few leaders in our history have walked the full circle of governance, grace, and growth as Ohakim has. He began early, serving as President General of his community while still a…
Read MoreOhakim’s Democracy Day Message: “A Nation in Transition …The Nigerian Youth and the Future of Our Democracy”
My fellow Nigerians On this 12th day of June 2025, we commemorate a significant milestone in our collective journey toward a democratic, just, and inclusive Nigeria. Democracy Day is more than a date on the calendar; it is a symbol of sacrifice, resilience, and the ongoing struggle for freedom, representation, and national development. Today, I speak not only as a former Governor but as a father, a patriot, and a firm believer in the boundless potential of our youth. I speak to the soul of Nigeria — to our young…
Read MoreABA YOUTHS STORM STREETS IN MASSIVE ENYIMBA CITY SOLIDARITY ,FITNESS WALK TO CELEBRATE GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI’S ACHIEVEMENTS
…A Celebration of Promise Kept and Transformation Delivered Aba, May 24, 2025 — In a vibrant display of unity, gratitude, and celebration, the bustling commercial city of Aba came alive today as thousands of jubilant residents participated in the Enyimba City Solidarity and Fitness Walk, themed “Appreciating the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, for Promise Kept!” The solidarity event, which took off from the iconic Azikiwe Road by Asa, witnessed an electrifying atmosphere as youths, market women, traders, community leaders, children, and supporters of good governance flooded…
Read MoreLawmakers, Civil Servants Divert committee Funds For Personal Use—Natasha
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has alleged that lawmakers and civil servants in the National Assembly routinely divert committee funds meant for operational expenses into personal accounts. Speaking on AriseTV Morning Show, in response to a petition filed against her by a northern group, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who previously chaired the Senate Committee on Local Content, dismissed the allegations as baseless but provided insight into the financial mismanagement she encountered during her tenure. The petition from the Northern Youths Advocacy for Excellence (NOYAD) to the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, which…
Read MoreAPC Mass Exodus: A Resounding Vote of No Confidence In Uzodinma’s Catastrophic Leadership — Imo PDP.
… Defections Confirm Governor, Imo APC’s Abysmal Failure. BY LANCELOT OBIAKU The Peoples Democratic Party,PDP, Imo State chapter, is not surprised by the on-going exodus of key figures from the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the State. The recent resignations of notable party chieftains; Cajetan Duke, the party’s spokesman; Barr. Uchechukwu Wilson Nwosu, State Legal Adviser; and Blyden Amajirionwu, former House of Assembly Member for Ngor Okpala along with their thousands of followers, serve as yet another damning indictment of Governor Hope Uzodinma’s woeful administration. The truth is that it…
Read MoreNdigbo Won’t Join Hunger Protest; We’ve Been Protesting Since 1966 -Igboayaka O Igboayaka
…Ndigbo Are Not Hungry For Food, We’re Hungry For “Referendum” The Nationwide protest scheduled for August 1st to 10th 2024 will see Ndigbo as spectators not as participators. The Nationwide protest titled “End Bad Government in Nigeria 2024” which was scheduled to take place from August 1st to August 10th, 2024 wouldn’t see the face of an Igbo man or woman on the street or road. The ten (10) days protest under the banner of “Days Of Rage” wouldn’t hear the cry of anyone born of Igbo blood. Ndigbo have…
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