People & Politics

Why Atiku Abubakar will never be president (2), by Ochereome Nnanna

Why Atiku Abubakar will never be president (2), by Ochereome Nnanna

Most people say that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has vied for president of Nigeria six times over 30 years (1993 – 2023). For me, it’s seven times. In 2003 when he was President Olusegun Obasanjo’s deputy, his failed “Mandela Option”, aimed at limiting Obasanjo to one term, was meant to clear the way for him […]
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Soludo: Courage to say no, by Ochereome Nnanna

Soludo: Courage to say no, by Ochereome Nnanna

I have had several reasons to take on His Excellency, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, Executive Governor of Anambra State. For instance, I felt it was imprudent of him to truculently target Peter Obi the way he did during and after the 2023 political season. Obi was running for president, and Soludo was already a Governor. Soludo’s […]

Nigeria should not disintegrate under Tinubu, by Ochereome Nnanna

Nigeria should not disintegrate under Tinubu, by Ochereome Nnanna

By the time you read this, President Bola Tinubu may have read the traditional Independence Day national broadcast. It is usually full of platitudes used to inspire the citizenry, reassure them of the glorious promises of the nation despite present challenges, forge national unity and patriotism and encourage the people to be ready to lay down […]

“Audio” Palestinian State is born! By Ochereome Nnanna

“Audio” Palestinian State is born! By Ochereome Nnanna

In July this year, French President, Emmanuel Macron, said his country would recognise a “Palestinian State” at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, in New York. When the motion was put, the vast majority of member countries from across the continents voted “yes”. A whopping 147 out of 193 countries have voiced ‘supported’ for […]

Rivers: One governor, two godfathers, by Ochereome Nnanna

Rivers: One governor, two godfathers, by Ochereome Nnanna

Barring any last minute hitches, Amaopusenibo Siminalayi Fubara will be back to office as the Governor of Rivers State after enduring his six months “suspension” by President Bola Tinubu. He will not be the same confident, belligerent and defiant rebel who walked away from the Brick House, Port Harcourt on March 18, 2025. The Tinubu/Wike rain […]

Road to Aro…and more, by Ochereome Nnanna

Road to Aro…and more, by Ochereome Nnanna

A few weeks ago, I came across a video of an unknown man in his SUV crossing the bridge on Igwu River newly-constructed by the Governor Alex Otti administration at Ozu Abam in Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State. He was exploding in words of praise for Otti, calling him things like “a man prettier […]

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