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The Emperor! By Donu Kogbara

The Emperor! By Donu Kogbara

Nyesom Wike, the former Rivers Governor and current FCT Minister, has become the most visible, voluble and overbearing individual on the Nigerian political stage. He is more assertive and aggressive than his boss, Mr President. He hosts more pro-government media interactions, grants more interviews and issues more statements than the Minister of Information and presidential […]
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Is Nigeria now a Yoruba Republic? By Ugoji Egbujo

Is Nigeria now a Yoruba Republic? By Ugoji Egbujo

The last time I wrote about this tragedy which I now call Tinubu’s Terrible Tribalism, I had asked: Is Tinubu settling scores? Because the president’s naked embrace of Yorubacentricism after a lifetime of railing with his kinsmen against Hausa-Fulani hegemony could only have been inspired by vengeance.  But such undisguised and unbridled vengeance in his first term […]

Ojukwu so loved Nigeria, by Emeka Obasi

Ojukwu so loved Nigeria, by Emeka Obasi

Thanks to Chief Kanayo Esinulo’s book, ‘Ojukwu : Exile, Diplomacy and Survival’, the truth about the one commonly referred to as Biafran rebel leader, is emerging. General Ibrahim Babangida’s revelation may just be what Nigerians need, to turn a new leaf. Indeed, General Chukwuemeka Odumegwu – Ojukwu believed so much in Nigeria that all through his twelve […]

Decoding GCMS notes, a roadmap for Visa Applicants

Decoding GCMS notes, a roadmap for Visa Applicants

By Vera Anyagafu For applicants whose visa applications have been refused, understanding the reasons behind the decision can be a crucial step in navigating the complex world of immigration.  One valuable resource that can provide insight into the application process is the Global Case Management System (GCMS) notes. In the context of Canadian immigration, the GCMS notes […]

Another year rolls by for the President and the country, by Muyiwa Adetiba

Another year rolls by for the President and the country, by Muyiwa Adetiba

Thedance between General Obasanjo and Admiral Adelanwa which took place recently had its generous share of the social media space with many wondering if it was not one of those TikTok gimmicks. I can confirm that it was not AI generated. It actually took place at the 90th birthday celebration of Admiral Michael Adelanwa, a former Chief […]

NYSC Extension: Not so fast, Hon. Minister, by Francis Ewherido

NYSC Extension: Not so fast, Hon. Minister, by Francis Ewherido

The Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, has proposed extending the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) service year from one year to two years. This proposed extension has enormous implications in terms of additional funding by the federal government, impact on the corps members and their families, etc. Consequently, the proposal needs to be vigorously scrutinized. Before […]