President Muhammadu Buhari is to undertake a tour of South-East states to improve his relationship with the Igbo, the governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha said yesterday. According to him, how to warm Buhari into the hearts of Southeasterners was one of the reasons he visited the President at the Villa. Okorocha said there is the... Read More

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October 12, 2017

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[The Injustice Blog] Monkeypox rumour: Reason the Army’s medical mission failed

The Nigerian Army’s free medical mission which started on September 18, 2017, in Ebonyi failed yesterday October 11, 2017, in Anambra. This was attributed to the monkeypox injections rumour that was peddled by the outlawed Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB). Moving away from the IPOB and the rumour, it is important to state that the... Read More

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Nigerian Army, Operation Python Dance II, south-east nigeria

June 15, 2017

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This government won’t take hate speeches lightly – Osinbajo

Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday warned those who have been engaging in ‘hate speeches’ to desist, as war begins with words. Osinbajo gave the warning at a meeting with leaders of the South-East at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said, “It is clear that wars sometimes start, not with bullets, but with words. Hateful, incendiary speech,... Read More

The News Blog

ethnicity, Hate Speeches, south-east nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo

November 25, 2016

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Opinion: Isiagu | More than a fashion statement

by James Eze As a young man slowly coming of age in South East Nigeria, I was keenly aware of my cultural environment. I was fascinated by the colourful ceremonies and rites that emblazoned my people’s days with magic and beauty. I loved the masquerades and the mysterious fear they were supposed to strike in... Read More

culture, igbo, Isiagu, lion, nigeria, opinion, south-east nigeria

April 26, 2015

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Ralph Egbu: This is for those who think Igbos erred in voting for Jonathan

by Ralph Egbu When people talk of voting oneself out of contention, I perceive that what they have behind their minds is politics of the old order, when for lack of exposure political leaders saw democracy in very restricted forms. In that era, if a people did not vote for the winning party, they suffered... Read More

igbos, Muhammadu Buhari, Ndigbos, south-east nigeria, South-South Nigeria

July 8, 2014

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Ekene Ngwu: 5 factors needed to win elections in South-east Nigeria (Y! Politico)

by Ekene Ngwu An electoral candidate with reasonable economic power has better chances, as sponsors and other stakeholders are more likely to take the person seriously, as finance of preliminary consultations and campaign will not be a problem. Five key factors to win an election in southeast Nigeria include credibility, stakeholders’ endorsement, incumbent governor’s support,... Read More

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