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China Commending Nigeria While Fueling Its Problems: A Dangerous Hypocrisy

It is unfortunate and deeply ironic that China, a nation whose activities have significantly contributed to Nigeria’s current challenges, would turn around and commend the country for its efforts in governance and development. Such praise, while seemingly diplomatic, conceals a darker reality—one that Nigerians must confront with courage and honesty. In many regions of Nigeria, particularly those rich in minerals, Chinese interests have entrenched themselves under the guise of “foreign investment.” However, what we are witnessing is far from genuine investment; it is exploitation. China’s involvement in illegal mining activities across states such as Zamfara, Niger, Nasarawa, and others has…
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Creation of New State from South East Long Overdue – Chief Emeka Kalu

Creation of New State from South East Long Overdue – Chief Emeka Kalu

The creation of an additional state from the South East geo-political zone is long overdue, according to Chief Emeka Charles Kalu, a seasoned politician and aspirant to the Abia North senatorial seat. Reacting to the National Assembly Joint Committee's recommendations on constitutional review, Kalu commended the efforts of those working tirelessly to ensure the realization of this vision. In an exclusive interview with Sunday Independent, Kalu highlighted the historical marginalization of the South East region, citing denial of balance of power, unequal revenue allocation, and inadequate representation in the federal parliament. He emphasized that creating a new state would address…
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Ndume to FG: Deploy Akinyemi, Kingibe, Anyaoku to defend Nigeria’s image before US

Ndume to FG: Deploy Akinyemi, Kingibe, Anyaoku to defend Nigeria’s image before US

Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno central, has called on the federal government to engage seasoned diplomats to defend Nigeria’s image following President Donald Trump’s designation as a “country of particular concern.” Trump had, in a post shared on his Truth Social account and the White House’s X handle, on Friday, claimed that Christians were being massacred in Nigeria, describing the situation as a genocide. In a statement on Saturday, Ndume said diplomats should be engaged to help defend Nigeria’s image on the global stage. “Before things get out of hand, Nigeria should engage seasoned diplomats like Chief Emeka Anyaoku, Professor…
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Time To Fight For The Christian State Of Nigeria –  Okpotemba

Time To Fight For The Christian State Of Nigeria –  Okpotemba

It's difficult to keep mum at a time like this when very sensitive issues of international dimension suffice to put our country in a new socio geopolitical dynamics. At least, the islamisation project in Nigeria which started at independence and caused the Nigeria Civil war, tagged the Biafran war in 1967 has become the Trojan horse for Christian genocide of today in the same Nigeria by the year 2025. This assertion is coming from non other than the President of the most powerful country in the world, Donald Trump with a warning to Nigeria leaders to take responsibility or they…
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Forthcoming – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Forthcoming – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

I had the privilege of witnessing the Ekiti APC governorship consensus ratification on October 27, 2025. At this event, 885 delegates endorsed Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, aka BAO, as the consensus candidate for the June 20, 2026 governorship election. On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, I also joined the governor’s entourage to the commissioning of the reconstructed Itawure-Okemesi-Ekiti Road, the lighting of Okemesi-Ekiti, and the reopening of the equipped General Hospital in Okemesi-Ekiti. Reflecting on these events, I’m led to ask: Was the outpouring of support for the governor genuine, or a carefully crafted display? Did the crowds that lined the…
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