Politics

Abia Central 2027: Bishop Nwankpa Calls for Equity, Fairness

Abia Central 2027: Bishop Nwankpa Calls for Equity, Fairness

The Abia Central Senatorial District stands as a mosaic of six local government areas of Isiala Ngwa North, Isiala Ngwa South, Osisioma, Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South, each contributing uniquely to the political and socio-economic development of the zone. Over the years, the senatorial seat has rotated, either by design or circumstance, among most of these constituent parts. However, a closer look at the historical pattern of representation reveals a glaring imbalance that can no longer be ignored. Ikwuano currently holds the seat through Senator Austin Akobundu. Umuahia North has had its turn with Senator T. A. Orji, while…
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The Radioactive Republic: Nigeria And The Policy Of Detonation: By Dr. Sunny Oby Maduka (DSM)

The Radioactive Republic: Nigeria And The Policy Of Detonation: By Dr. Sunny Oby Maduka (DSM)

In the scorched annals of human tragedy, certain events do not merely break a nation; they fundamentally alter its DNA. When the United States dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, the instantaneous flash of heat was only the beginning of the end. The true horror was the invisible, creeping poison, the fallout that drifted into the lungs of the innocents in Nagasaki and beyond, deforming generations yet unborn. Today, Nigeria is not being governed; it is being radiated. This present administration did not arrive as a builder’s crane, but as a “Little Boy” dropped onto the fragile ethnic nationalities unity,…
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Ekiti 2026: Continuity, reality and comfort zone – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Ekiti 2026: Continuity, reality and comfort zone – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

June 20, 2026, is the date appointed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to hold the governorship election in Ekiti State. Ceteris paribus, this leaves exactly 91 days for the incumbent governor, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, aka BAO, to defend a mandate that the conventional wisdom already views as a logical bridge to four more years of consolidated progress. The consensus is that the odds heavily favour the incumbent, and for good reason. As it stands, there is no potent opposition, and there are unlikely to be legal obstacles regarding the legitimacy of his candidacy. However, while it is difficult…
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Abia South is Not One Man’s Property –  By Emmanuel Bonaventure Agbai

Abia South is Not One Man’s Property – By Emmanuel Bonaventure Agbai

Let’s be clear: the Senate seat for Abia South belongs to us the people, not just one politician. Democracy isn't supposed to be a cosy retirement plan for those in power. It’s meant to make life better for us, the citizens. However, when one person stays in office for so long that the election feels like a formality, and suggesting a change is treated as an insult, we have a significant problem. Enyinnaya Abaribe has been our Senator for a long time. There’s nothing wrong with longevity, but when that longevity doesn’t translate into real, visible improvements for us, it's…
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Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Extends Eid-el-Fitr Greetings, Urges Unity and Reflection.

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Extends Eid-el-Fitr Greetings, Urges Unity and Reflection.

The Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency,Hon. Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa,has extended warm greetings to Muslim faithful and constituents as they celebrate the Eid-el-Fitr festival, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. In a goodwill message released on the occasion,Hon. Osonwa emphasized the importance of sustaining the values of discipline,sacrifice,compassion and devotion cultivated during Ramadan. He urged Nigerians to allow the lessons of the holy month to guide their daily lives beyond the period of fasting. “May the lessons of Ramadan stay with you throughout the year,” he stated calling on citizens to continue to promote peace,unity and mutual…
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