Igbo identity crisis: The DNA option (2), by Ochereome Nnanna
Since the end of the Biafra War in January 1970, ethnic disunity has wreaked great havoc in the former Eastern Region. In the former Northern Region, the Minorities (especially Christians and non-Muslims) want to be fully accepted by the so-called “Hausa/Fulani” Muslim Majority, who wield overwhelming power. But they (the Minorities) are rebuffed, discriminated against […]
Edo 2024: An easy pick, by Ochereome Nnanna
While Okpebholo is being trolleyed around by Oshiomhole, Akpata and Ighodalo strike the posture of true independents.
Outlines of a civilian Abacha(2), by Ochereome Nnanna
AS we explained in the first part of this article, we have had two types of leaders since independence. The first were those selected by the powers-that-be to serve their interests. Thirteen out of our 16 rulers were handpicked. These were: Abubakar Tafawa Balewa (British colonial masters), Yakubu Gowon (Britain and North’s Sokoto Caliphate Establishment, SCE), […]
Outlines of a civilian Abacha, by Ochereome Nnanna
They brought back the North that was clamouring to pull out of Nigeria. They also anointed Col. Yakubu Gowon to hold power until the Fulani Sokoto Caliphate, their Nigerian puppets, recovered from the bruises of the first coup.
Ajaero and “terrorism”: It was coming! By Ochereome Nnanna
Tinubu and his political clique are not scared of Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, who supposedly came second to him in the election. They are far more terrified of Obi who defeated them in their home front and threatened their honey-pot, Lagos.
Tinubu and our oil sector, by Ochereome Nnanna
THE #EndBadGovernment protests largely flopped partially because they demanded for the restoration of the petrol subsidy. In life, better be careful what you wish for because it might actually come true! If for any reason President Bola Tinubu acceded to this demand, the engine of his government would knock. Petrol is selling between N640 and N800 […]
