By Kio Amachree On the first of August 2026, the Independent National Electoral Commission did something quietly devastating. In compliance with Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act, it published the…
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The unfolding tragedy of Yusuf Datti Ahmed
By Valentine Obienyen When Mr. Peter Obi chose Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed as his running mate in the 2023 presidential election, many Nigerians welcomed the decision with enthusiasm. We were…
Read More The unfolding tragedy of Yusuf Datti AhmedFr. Okoli, Amadioha, Wike and Obi: Redeeming the Irredeemable
Valentine Obienyem One of our brothers recently added Amadioha to his name. The full name avoided any English name. He reminds us of Joseph-Désiré Mobutu, who abandoned his Christian name…
Read More Fr. Okoli, Amadioha, Wike and Obi: Redeeming the IrredeemableUmahi against Obi
Valentine Obienyem There are evidently several factions within the opposition calling for Peter Obi’s political head. They differ in methods, intensity, and motivation, but they share a common objective: to…
Read More Umahi against ObiAkara, corn and kulikuli: The First Lady was right
By Val Obienyen I listened to the video of the First Lady encouraging Nigerian women to take up frying akara, roasting corn, and producing and selling kulikuli as a way…
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