July 20, 2023

Europe Lacks The Morality To Pontificate For Africa

July 20, 2023 4:50 am

History records the insidious machinations of European Imperialism in Africa, known as the Scramble for Africa, or the New Imperialism era, from 1881 to 1914. This infamous period saw Europe exert oppressive control over almost 90% of Africa, where only Ethiopia and Liberia remained independent. Driven by covetous ambitions for natural resources, national prestige, rivalry, and religious zeal, European powers wreaked havoc on African lands, leaving an indelible scar on the continent’s history.

In a cruel irony, the Berlin Conference of 1884, ostensibly designed to regulate European colonisation and trade in Africa, became the grim starting point for the partitioning …

In the heart of Owerri, Douglas House, the Government House of Imo State, stands as a symbol of the region's political trajectory and accomplishments. Nonetheless, a robust case can be made for a renaming that honours a distinguished individual whose influence and legacy still resonates - Chief Sam Mbakwe.

Why Tinubu Needs To Ensure The Unconditional Release Of Kanu

July 20, 2023 4:47 am

In a world where justice and fairness should be the pillars upon which nations or nation-states like Nigeria build their societies, the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), casts a dark shadow on Nigeria’s commitment to these ideals. It’s a saga that challenges the integrity of the country’s justice system, the value placed on human rights, and the essence of democracy. This situation calls for immediate rectification, and President Ahmed Bola Tinubu has both the power and responsibility to ensure this. By championing the unconditional release of Kanu, Tinubu can not …

Advocating Sam Mbakwe’s Legacy: A New Name for Douglas House

July 20, 2023 4:37 am

In the heart of Owerri, Douglas House, the Government House of Imo State, stands as a symbol of the region’s political trajectory and accomplishments. Nonetheless, a robust case can be made for a renaming that honours a distinguished individual whose influence and legacy still resonates – Chief Sam Mbakwe.

Sam Mbakwe, commonly referred to as the ‘Weeping Governor,’ was renowned for his deep empathy for the citizens and his emotional commitment to their well-being. He served as the Governor of Imo State from 1979 to 1983, and during his tenure, he transformed the state with groundbreaking leadership and visionary …

Renewed Killings And The Need To Urgently Restructure Nigeria

July 20, 2023 3:06 am

In recent times, Insecurity has become the scariest nightmare that Nigerians grapple with. Painfully, the security of lives and property, which is supposed to be primary to any functioning government, has eluded Nigerians, leaving them perplexed and worried over what could befall them.

Stories of reported kidnappings, banditry and other forms of insurgency now dominate the airwaves and news headlines, which paint a picture of how lives are being destroyed, businesses are being crushed, dreams are being ripped apart, and millions of citizens are resorting to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps for refuge and succour.

Rather than getting better with …