By Vitalis Unachukwu Just imagine the wonders going on in Burkina Faso at the moment under the visionary leadership of the 36 year old youngest Military leader of the country, Capt Ibrahim Traore , who sacked their nation’s former colonial master , France and took full control of their nation’s gold and other natural resources, which he turned into awesome bastard wealth , from where he’s performing wonders , to the shocking disbelief of Nigeria’s muddle-headed rulers and those of other visionless African heads of States . Why does President…
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Kingsley Okechukwu Ikoro: The Last Man Standing
Among the Igbos, it is believed that whenever there is a problem in the land, the ‘Odogwu’ is beckoned by all and sundry to come and help sort out the problem. ‘Odogwu’ means the warrior, the great one, financial cavalier. The ultimate problem solver! Chief Okey Ikoro has a chieftaincy title called ‘Osummanu’. The meaning in Igbo is manufacturer of palm oil. The palm tree that provides the palm oil is the greatest tree or crop in the universe. The Igbos believe, and truly so, that there is no tree…
Read MoreImo 2027: A Call to Action for Owerri Zone
By MASA CICO (08139408008) As the clock ticks closer to 2027, the people of Imo State, particularly those from the Owerri zone, are bracing themselves for a momentous occasion. The 2027 Imo governorship election promises to be a defining moment, one that will shape the future of the state and its people. Governor Hope Uzodimma recent statement, “I believe in Imo charter of equity that power is coming to Owerri zone. Now is now Owerri zone to come together and make it a happened,” has resonated deeply with the people of Owerri…
Read MoreNWEBONYI, A TOUT OR SENATOR?
By Ben OsuagwU In recent time especially since the Akpabio-Natasha saga, one man who have being in the fore front of the issue in a form of defending Akpabio but unknowningly destroying himself is one Senator Nwebonyi. The day he appeared on Arise TV Morning Show, sane minds will understand how he was twisting his tongues. From my perspective of a Philosopher and Psychologist, it’s obvious that most people incharge of affairs in the country should go through mental check. In my personal observation, I feel that for Nigerians, time…
Read MoreNOT ABOUT NATASHA : Former Ekiti First Lady Bisi Fayemi Post down
By Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi Over the past two weeks, we have witnessed a number of events at the Nigerian Senate, which have left some of us shell-shocked. It is quite common for arguments and battles of all kinds to break out in the National Assembly. It is not easy for so many representatives of their people to get along without ruffling each other’s feathers. However, what we have all witnessed recently cannot be considered normal. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, wanted to speak from the floor of…
Read MoreWHY OWERRI ZONE CAN’T LAY CLAIMS TO IMO GOV IN 2027
By Chidiebube Okeoma Owerri zone can’t be laying claims to the governorship diadim in Imo state in 2028 on the basis of equity when it has deliberately refused to address the unjustly manner and antics in which Okigwe zone was blackmailed out of office in 2011, after all he or she who comes to the equity must come with clean and upright hands. January 2028 is not the political birthright of ndi Owerri zone. On the basis of political Justice, Okigwe zone ranks high above Owerri zone on the arguments…
Read MoreIdahosa SAN: Senate’s Disobedience To Court Order In Suspension Of Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan “Very Damaging” To Its Reputation
By Unini Chioma Criticizes Senate for Denying Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Fair Hearing in Suspension Dr. West Idahosa, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former federal lawmaker, criticized the Nigerian Senate for its handling of the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing the Senate’s actions as a blatant disregard for a court order and a violation of constitutional principles. Dr. Idahosa made the comments during Channels TV Politics, where he dissected the events leading to Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension and the implications for Nigeria’s democracy. Dr. Idahosa highlighted that the Senate, under…
Read MoreAkpabio, Akpabio, Akpabio, Natasha, Natasha, Natasha!
By Batos Nwadike The rhythm sounds like the song we raise while going to the stream on harmattan mornings in the village to drive away cold and evil spirits as kids during the war. Our elder sisters and brothers taught us that. It used to be very lovely, and by the time we call out the words like ten times each, we are at the stream, warm. In our local parlance, we used to say ” mmiri, anwu, mmiri, anwu, mmiri, anwu” meaning rain, sun, rain, sun, rain, sun! In…
Read More2027: NIGERIANS WILL RESIST DOCTORED RESULTS.
By Anthony Onwuka It was the late Reggae music idol, Robert Nesta Marley better known as Bob Marley who sang in one of his songs: “You can fool some people sometimes, but you can’t fool all the people all of the time”. This demonstrates the limit to how much one can take the people for granted. For far too long, the Nigerian people have been reduced to slaves and used as pawns in the game of political chess. They are considered relevant and needed during elections and thereafter left to…
Read MorePresidency Watch: OPEN LETTER TO NSA, CDS, OTHERS
By Steve Osuji Disturbing Vibes: This is a letter that has to be written. It’s actually about matters concerning the Tinubu Presidency as the column title suggests but EXPRESSO has grown weary beating on an old tired horse. This column has given up on President Bola Tinubu. Most Nigerians too must have lost every hope: this presidency is a NO SHOW. Presidential leadership, its think-tank and cabinet have proved beyond doubt that they have nothing to offer Nigerians beyond pain and hardship. They serve themselves. This column therefore, reaches…
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