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How conversation over Buhari’s appointees highlights Ekwueme’s legacy
by Alexander O. Onukwue It is an article of faith that, in the Nigerian democratic environment, every matter takes on ethnic and regional sentiments. Appointments into government positions are basically…
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How will Ekwueme’s absence affect Anambra’s elections?
by Alexander O. Onukwue Dr Alex Ekwueme is, as a matter of fact, the most valuable living political personality of South Eastern Nigeria. His place in history as the first…
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Why the attention over flying former Vice President Ekwueme abroad is noisy
by Alexander O. Onukwue President Buhari, on Friday evening, approved the overseas treatment for currently ailing former Vice President, Dr Alex Ekwueme. Immediately the announcement was made, the knights and…
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House of Scraps: How Buhari could get his house back in order
by Alexander O. Onukwue A source in the Presidency has described President Buhari’s reaction to the pre-FEC face-off between Winifred Oyo-Ita and Abba Kyari as one of being “embarrassed”, according…
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Will Buhari also demonstrate against Abba Kyari?
by Alexander O. Onukwue In this week alone, there have been three public demonstrations about the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari. The first two took place around…
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FEC Report: Oyo-Ita made a strong case for her innocence
by Alexander O. Onukwue News reports from the Aso Villa council chambers on Tuesday paid much focus on a heated moment between the Head of Service of the Federation, Winifred…
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Can Journalists still be trusted?
by Alexander O. Onukwue Tonto Dikeh has accused Azuka Ogujiuba of collecting money from her estranged husband, Olakunle Churchill, in order to tell a different story of how their marriage…
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PDP 2019: Fayose out, Atiku in?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The definitive ‘No’ said to Ayo Fayose by the PDP could mean the chances of a ‘Yes’ to Atiku has just got better. Fayose, the current…
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Forget it. PDP won’t break its rule for Fayose
by Alexander O. Onukwue Governor Ayo Fayose’s ambition to take Buhari’s seat has taken a big hit because the PDP has apparently zoned the 2019 Presidency to the North. According…
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Is the age of social media bad for music groups?
by Alexander O. Onukwue They have tried to rebound from their brief spell away from each other but it appears the rot in their relationship is beyond issues about money.…
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Psquare rift: Who is the woman behind the war?
by Alexander O. Onukwue An Instagram post by Paul Okoye, the dread-plaiting half of the PSquare duo alleges that the latest installment of the feud between the brothers is being…
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Making sense of Psquare’s second fight in the market square
by Alexander O. Onukwue The iconic duo of Peter and Paul Okoye who have dazzled fans across the country, around the African continent and various other parts of the world,…
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Will JAMB’S new admissions system put a cap on admissions fraud?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The Central Admissions Processing System, a new initiative of the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB), promises to be an effective way of ensuring schools will…
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Jamb’s plan to block backdoor admissions
by Alexander O. Onukwue The Registrar of JAMB, Prof Is-haq Oloyede is determined to stop the system of providing regularization to students admitted through a “backdoor” by Nigerian Universities. Speaking…
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What’s next for IPOB now that a court has ‘officially’ declared it “terrorist”?
by Alexander O. Onukwue By the suit filed by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, the Federal High Court in Abuja has declared the activities of IPOB as “acts…
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Is Nnamdi Kanu retreating or retiring?
by Alexander O. Onukwue Apparently, the leader of the Indigenous Group of Biafra has been away without leave for nearly a week. His lawyer, Mr Ifeanyi Ejiofor says he last…
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Will the Army request the re-arrest of Nnamdi Kanu?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The Nigerian Army declared IPOB a terrorist organisation last week and was criticized by virtually everybody. The move to proscribe a group as terrorist is usually…
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Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer is either irresponsible or plain daft
by Alexander O. Onukwue There is more than an acceptable dose of cynicism in the suggestion made by Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the lawyer representing Nnamdi Kanu, that the IPOB leader may…
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WHAT about SSANU, NAAT and NASU?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The good news of the day is that ASUU has called its strike off, but they were not the only University staff union that had downed…
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ASUU strike: It ended as soon as was possible
by Alexander O. Onukwue After 36 days of strike action, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has asked her members to resume duty. Academic activities in the nation’s tertiary…
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Should Buhari have travelled while Nigeria is in chaos?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The United Nations General Assembly is a meeting which Buhari, as Nigeria’s President, is required to attend, but it seems to have come at a time…
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“Transit through London”: PMB, is this another medical vacation?
by Alexander O. Onukwue From the experience of the year 2017, it cannot be interpreted as malice that the mention of President Buhari and the city of London in the…
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#NGAinUNGA: Which nations will Buhari court to help fight Boko Haram?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The Nigerian delegation at the United Nations General Assembly hopes to reaffirm its “commitment to global peace, security and development and where necessary, the need for…
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This is what President Buhari is doing at the 72nd United Nations General Assembly
by Alexander O. Onukwue President Muhammadu Buhari is now in New York, attending the United Nations General Assembly. According to a state house statement signed by the President’s special adviser…
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Operation Python Dance II: PMB, should we fear for the week ahead?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The week ahead is going to be crucial for Nigeria. The President, Muhammadu Buhari, will be away at the United Nations General Assembly, the Senate has…
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Dealing with IPOB: Ban the game or steal the audience?
by Alexander O. Onukwue Besides restoring the economy from recession, the biggest challenge of the Nigerian Government, under Muhammadu Buhari has undoubtedly been about dealing with Nnamdi Kanu and IPOB.…
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EGWU EKE II: ‘Python Dance’ or ‘Fear the Police’?
by Alexander O. Onukwue Contrary to the interpretation given to the statement by the Abia state Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, to imply that Python Dance has ended, the Nigerian Army announced…
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Terror-risk; Terrorist: Is there a difference?
by Alexander O. Onukwue Boko Haram was proscribed as a terrorist organisation by the Goodluck Jonathan administration in 2013. The process involved legal procedures which relied, as evidence, on the…
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What makes IPOB a terrorist organisation?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The Nigerian Army has reportedly designated the controversial group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), as a terrorist organisation. IPOB will now be treated as a militant…
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United Aishas: Why the First Lady and Alhassan can find common ground
by Alexander O. Onukwue In the midst of all the attention that has been expended on Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan, over her comments on Buhari and Atiku, little…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy