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Biden’s emergence in the shadows of Nigeria’s 2023 contest

Biden’s emergence in the shadows of Nigeria’s 2023 contest

By Emmanuel Aziken The inauguration of Senator Joseph Biden as the 46th president of the United States of America came at a momentous point in the history of the country. It came when a plague with a yet controverted pathway was ravishing the country. So remarkable has been the COVID-19 pandemic that for his inauguration, […]

As Museveni dips into more ignominy

As Museveni dips into more ignominy

By Emmanuel Aziken Early results from Thursday’s presidential election in Uganda showed President Yoweri Museveni in early lead. The lead by the president was, however, no cheer most people, especially victims of his 35-year iron grip on his nation. A nation once enriched by the flavour of Africa’s rich tradition, Uganda has been worsened by […]

Abe and Amaechi: Conspiracy tales

Abe and Amaechi: Conspiracy tales

By Emmanuel Aziken When Senator Magnus Abe last Monday insinuated that followers of the minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, were running loose in Rivers State, it again brought to light the fickleness in relationships among Nigeria’s political class. His assertion followed what he alleged as the disruption of a gathering of his supporters in Buguma […]

President Yahaya Bello and other apparitions of 2020

President Yahaya Bello and other apparitions of 2020

By Emmanuel Aziken 2020 was indeed a year for many not to be remembered. However, for many others who invested early in Nigeria’s stock market it was a memorable year with bountiful profits that made the year beautiful. On the political terrain, there were, however, many things to be remembered. The emergence of Hope Uzodinma […]

Our Jonathan love story

Our Jonathan love story

By Emmanuel Aziken A sequel to Nigeria’s love story with President Goodluck Jonathan formally commenced in Abuja last Tuesday with the launch of a book titled “Dear President Goodluck Jonathan, An Open Letter.” Your correspondent has not seen the book or the nature of the letter in the book that was apparently purposely meant to […]