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The Heist in Aniebonam Nwamu’s Mind: A Rejoinder

In the sacred groves of academia, where the pursuit of truth is the highest calling, few acts are as pernicious as the deliberate propagation of falsehood. This sense of grave depravity is further reinforced in an age when misinformation travels faster than
October 23, 2025

Burkina Faso: A Nation Under Siege From Within And Without 

Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré has survived numerous assassination attempts since taking power in 2022, amidst a complex web of internal betrayal, terrorist threats, and foreign interference. As the country navigates economic challenges and security concerns, questions arise about the role of
May 3, 2025

The Struggle To Build Ibom Deep Seaport

Some 20 leaders of different political leanings and ethnic backgrounds in Akwa Ibom State have sent a passionate appeal to President Bola Tinubu, reminding him of an earlier request made by Gov. Umo Eno for federal assistance to build a deep seaport
April 29, 2025

Southeast Insecurity: A Lamentable Indictment Of Government Failure

The Southeast region of Nigeria has been plagued by persistent insecurity, exacerbated by the Indigenous People of Biafra’s (IPOB) “sit-at-home” orders, which have crippled economic activity and normal life. The Federal Government’s seeming inability or unwillingness to address this issue has sparked
April 29, 2025

₦50 Billion Released; Kudos To FG, But…

The Nigerian Government, through the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Alausa, recently announced the release of ₦50 billion to academic and non-academic staff unions of federal universities to settle long-overdue earned allowances. The administration stated on 23 April 2025 that the sum
April 24, 2025

Francis: Pope Of The Poor, Marginalised

He was named Jorge Mario Bergoglio, but upon his elevation to the Papacy in 2013, the then-new Pope chose the name Francis, which he embraced from the iconic Saint Francis of Assisi. Francis is one of the most venerated religious icons in
April 22, 2025

Umo Eno, Tinubu And The 2027 Election

The most topical political issue this Easter weekend is Gov. Umo Eno’s public endorsement of President Tinubu for a second term and the discussions it has generated across the country. Eno is a PDP governor who has not hidden his affection and
April 21, 2025
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