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Lagos Speakership Crisis Echoes 1965 Akintola – Awolowo Rivalry; Ohanaeze Urges Ndigbo To Be Neutral

Lagos Speakership Crisis Echoes 1965 Akintola – Awolowo Rivalry; Ohanaeze Urges Ndigbo To Be Neutral

Press Release: LAGOS SPEAKERSHIP CRISIS IS THE NEW VERSION OF 1965 AKINTOLA-AWOLOWO RIVALRY: NEMESIS HAS CAUGHT UP WITH IGBO PERSECUTORS - BE NEUTRAL;  OHANAEZE WARNS IGBOS The Apex Igbo Sociocultural Organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, feels compelled to address the escalating crisis within the Lagos State House of Assembly, which bears a striking resemblance to the turbulent events of 1965 known as Operation Wetie—a historical episode rooted in the conflict between the political titans, Chief Samuel Akintola and Chief Obafemi Awolowo. In light of this historical context, we must urgently implore all Igbo residents and communities in Lagos State to adopt a…
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Trump should be a wake-up call! By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Trump should be a wake-up call! By abiodun KOMOLAFE

President Donald Trump of the United States of America is a creation of time. The key point is not in changing America. Instead, Trump is revealing America as it is! The America that we knew – represented by F.D. Roosevelt, J.F. Kennedy and Jimmy Carter – was perhaps just a fleeting moment or a facade. Trump’s presidency has exposed the underlying realities of the country, making it clear that the perceived America was not entirely genuine. Trump epitomizes the body and the spirit of the White conquest of Native Americans, which is reflected in his immigration policy. On the surface,…
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ODU Abuja Branch Opens 2025 Monthly Meeting; Charges Okon-Aku Indigenes On Peace and Unity

ODU Abuja Branch Opens 2025 Monthly Meeting; Charges Okon-Aku Indigenes On Peace and Unity

By Comr Amos Oge Kalu The Okon-Aku Development Union (ODU) Abuja Chapter commenced its 2025 monthly meeting on Sunday, February 9th, with a resounding emphasis on peace, unity, and progress. The gathering, hosted by the illustrious Chief Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha at her Gwarimpa residence, brought together esteemed members of the community who came out en masse to reason together on a way forward for Okon-Aku community in Ohafia Local Government Area. In his opening address, the President of ODU, Abuja Chapter, Chief Mila Ofor Mba underscored the imperative of unity among the people of Okon-Aku, citing the Abuja chapter as…
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A Call for Equity: Proposed 31 States Must Acknowledge Southern Needs – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

A Call for Equity: Proposed 31 States Must Acknowledge Southern Needs – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

"PROPOSED 31 STATES; NORTH HAS 19 STATES, SOUTH HAS 17 STATES —TINUBU MUST CREATE 2 ADDITIONAL STATES FOR THE SOUTH!" The road to a united Nigeria demands that we confront our historical inequalities with courage and resolve. Together, let us forge a future that truly reflects the diversity and richness of our great nation. OHANAEZE NDIGBO Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the foremost sociocultural organization representing the Igbo people and, by extension, the Southern regions of Nigeria, unequivocally voices its profound objections to the recent proposal put forth by the House of Representatives advocating for the creation of thirty-one new states. This proposal…
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El-Rufai, Amaechi and the loose cannons of Nigeria’s politics – Column

El-Rufai, Amaechi and the loose cannons of Nigeria’s politics – Column

Byabiodun KOMOLAFE Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai and Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, two influential figures in Nigerian politics, have been making headlines with their bold comments and actions. Their unconventional approach has sparked debate about whether they’re reckless loose cannons or calculated strategists. As Nigeria navigates its intricate political landscape, El-Rufai, Amaechi, and other key players will undoubtedly influence the country’s future. El-Rufai and Amaechi recent actions suggest opportunistic tendencies, raising important questions. With the government barely two years old, their intervention seems premature. Rather than a midterm review, their actions lack critical thinking and strategic analysis. As former governors and Federal Ministers,…
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