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2023 Imo Guber Race Top 5 Candidates And Their Chances

2023 Imo Guber Race: Top 5 Candidates And Their Chances

July 17, 2023 4:53 am

It is no longer news that Imolites will head to the polls again in November this year to assert their views on their political destiny. Following the January 2020 judicial ‘magic’ that ushered in the present administration, a preponderance of voters who are understandably dissatisfied with that scenario are gearing up to make a loud statement.

The decision of the Supreme Court to manipulate the election of Emeka Ihedioha in its judgment of January 14, 2020, and impose an unpopular Governor on the flabbergasted masses not only shattered the political equation in the state but also moved the election cycle. …

Restitution To Africa The British Empire Has No Honour

Restitution To Africa: The British Empire Has No Honour

July 17, 2023 4:50 am

The British Empire, once a colossus that straddled the world, asserted its authority over immense expanses of Africa for almost a century. This era was characterised by relentless exploitation and a brand of subjugation that resulted in innumerable acts universally recognised today as crimes against humanity. The Empire crumbled in the mid-20th century, leaving behind a complex legacy of shattered societies and a continent endeavouring to heal from deep wounds. The question remains: Has Britain adequately made restitution to Africa for the historical injustices inflicted upon it? The sobering answer echoes with an unequivocal no.

The sordid epoch of the …

Ejiogu-Inspired Digital Economy: The Revolution Imo Needs

Ejiogu-Inspired Digital Economy: The Revolution Imo Needs

July 13, 2023 4:04 am

For decades, Imo State has longed for a Governor who would elevate her to an enviable position among the comity of states. Sadly, in the past few years, the state has been ill-fated enough to be laden with the very worst leaders. To date, the Governor Imolites longed for never made it into Douglas House, and for that reason, the dream of sustainable good governance has been an ever-elusive one for the residents of Imo State.

Now, the end to the miserable ordeal of the Imolites is right before them, as the man they have longed for—the one equipped …

Governor Uzodinma's Plunder Imo State On The Brink of Ruin

Governor Uzodinma’s Plunder: Imo State On The Brink of Ruin

July 13, 2023 3:57 am

In the heartland of Eastern Nigeria lies Imo State, once renowned for its rich human and natural resources and vibrant culture. Today, the state is grappling with economic instability and spiralling insecurity under the controversial reign of Governor Hope Uzodinma.

In a precarious dance on the edge of insolvency, this piercing exploration is set to thrust us into the turbulent realm of governance, shining an unforgiving light on the problematic landscape shaped by Governor Uzodinma’s reign. This high-stakes examination pulls no punches, providing a searing critique of the administration’s performance under the weight of potential financial ruin.

It all …

Tinubu's Hallucinations Of A One-Party State For Nigeria

Tinubu’s Hallucinations Of A One-Party State For Nigeria

July 13, 2023 3:52 am

In a futile scramble for legitimacy and public acceptance, Nigeria’s recently-inaugurated President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is back with his funny games. Miffed by his unpopularity, he is out to destroy the remnants of Nigeria’s crumbling democracy through a craftily orchestrated takeover of opposition parties and their eventual balkanisation under a falsehood code-named the Government of national unity.

The recent political maneuvers by the former Lagos State Governor have left many Nigerians bewildered, given the fact that the two major opposition parties, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party, are presently contesting the results of the shabby exercise …

UK's Debt A Call For Restitution For Africa's Stolen Heritage

UK’s Debt: A Call For Restitution For Africa’s Stolen Heritage

July 13, 2023 3:49 am

The narrative of Britain’s interaction with the African continent is one fraught with exploitation, a legacy that stretches from the age of colonialism to the realities of the present day. British dominion over Africa’s abundant resources is not limited to historical anecdotes but continues to manifest itself in tangible, real-world operations. A damning report lays bare the extent to which Africa’s most significant mineral resources—gold, platinum, diamonds, copper, oil, gas, and coal—have come under British control.

It is an astounding fact that 101 companies, predominantly British and enlisted on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), have active mining operations scattered across …

African Leaders Must Stop Accepting Handouts From The West

African Leaders Must Stop Accepting Handouts From The West

July 10, 2023 3:45 am

Africa, the world’s second-largest continent by both land area and population, is a vibrant tapestry of diverse cultures, economies, and histories. Its potential is enormous, yet it has often been stunted by a problematic dynamic with the Western world.

For decades, African countries have been recipients of financial aid, loans, and various forms of assistance from Western powers. While this support may appear beneficial on the surface, it has only managed to perpetuate a cycle of dependency, stifle self-sufficiency, and sometimes even exacerbate corruption and inequality. It is time for African leaders to reconsider this handout culture and chart …

Cook-A-Thon Nigeria Youths Need To Embrace Education More

Cook-A-Thon: Nigeria Youths Need To Embrace Education More

July 10, 2023 3:39 am

Years after Nigeria got the better of Covid-19, the country appears to have been hit by a fresh pandemic that is not health-related. The new pandemic appears to be the race to gain Guinness World Records recognition against all odds. From the extraordinary to the ridiculous, Nigerians have been discovering new reasons to support this newfound craze over an award that has been in place for almost a century.

When 26-year-old Nigerian chef Hilda Bassey set the motion for her Guinness World Record (GWR) attempt and gave it wide publicity, her hopes were that many Nigerians would cheer her up. …

Why The World Must Unite To End The Madness In Ukraine

Why The World Must Unite To End The Madness In Ukraine

July 10, 2023 3:34 am

It’s been 17 months since Russia invaded Ukraine and since then, the sensibilities of people across the world have continually been assaulted by scenes of destruction, death and misery. This avoidable war has left big scars on the world, impeded supply chains, strained the global economy, and made a mess of our humanity.

The outrage generated following the recent release of footage showing elderly women and children, including a 95-year-old World War II female survivor, killed or injured by Russian missiles fired on apartment buildings once again accentuates the urgency for the international community to accelerate diplomatic efforts to stop …

Ndigbo Must Demand The Resuscitation Of Oseakwa Seaport

Ndigbo Must Demand The Resuscitation Of Oseakwa Seaport

July 6, 2023 4:52 am

It has been said many times that when a lie is doubled down many times, oftentimes, it inadvertently assumes the position of the truth. In Nigeria today, one of these lies that is fast racing to become a truth through that means is the state-sanctioned propaganda that Igbo, the South-East is unviable, landlocked, and unliveable. This well-coordinated and institutionalised lie has been told repeatedly since the end of the Nigerian-orchestrated genocide of the defunct Biafran Republic.

Against the backdrop of the recently conducted state and federal ‘selections’ in Nigeria, many ethnic supremacists and chronic bigots brought this lie to the …

JAMB Has Outlived It's Usefulness, Should Be Scrapped

JAMB Has Outlived It’s Usefulness, Should Be Scrapped

July 6, 2023 4:50 am

One of the most visible scars of military dictatorship on the current socio-educational system in Nigeria is the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). At a time when the military wanted full control of everything, including tertiary education, they opted for the unified exam body, which is not only outdated in today’s world but no longer fit for purpose.

Established through the instrumentality of a decree in 1978, JAMB is the body responsible for the annual Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) that over a million candidates take to gain admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. In recent years, several inefficiencies …

Africa's Poverty Unraveling The Chains Of Overexploitation

Africa’s Poverty: Unraveling The Chains Of Overexploitation

July 6, 2023 4:45 am

Despite undeniably being a continent of immense potential and rich resources, Africa has struggled with the burden of poverty for far too long. As the cradle of civilisation, it is a paradox that this land, blessed with abundant human and natural wealth, continues to grapple with high levels of deprivation and economic inequality. The answer to this puzzle is not somewhere far. It is just somewhere around how Africa has been severely raped in search of resources.

One cannot truly understand the roots of Africa’s poverty, without first delving into the dark underbelly of overexploitation in Africa, which has shamefully …

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