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June 4, 2026

Before The Coups: Gowon’s Account Of An Alleged Plot To Tilt Nigeria’s 1964 Political Deadlock

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By HUSSEIN SULEIMAN HUSSYDAKS New Memoir Claims Military Officers Considered Intervention During Nigeria’s 1964 Political Crisis A Revelation from Nigeria’s First Republic FRESH excerpts from the memoir of former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, have reopened historical discussions surrounding the political crisis that followed Nigeria’s disputed 1964 federal elections. In My Life of Duty and Allegiance, […]

June 4, 2026

Housing, Leadership & Political Messaging: The Debate Sparked By Umo Eno’s Remarks

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By AKANENO BASSEY Housing Status and Political Qualification: A Controversy Beyond Akwa Ibom A Political Comment That Triggered Debate POLITICAL discussions in Akwa Ibom State have intensified following remarks attributed to Governor Umo Eno regarding individuals aspiring to elective office despite allegedly living in rented accommodation. The comments generated reactions across political circles, with critics arguing […]

June 4, 2026

From Slave Child To Power Broker: How Missandei’s Journey Mirrors The Struggle For Freedom Across History

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Missandei: From Enslaved Child to Voice of Power AMONG the many warriors, monarchs, and conquerors who shaped the world of the classical movie series Game of Thrones, few characters experienced a transformation as profound as Missandei. Unlike kings born into privilege or nobles raised in castles, Missandei’s journey began in bondage. Her story was not […]

June 3, 2026

The King Who Became Disposable: Was Tommen’s Death The Final Step In Cersei’s Seizure Of Absolute Power?

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The Death of a King and the Birth of an Autocrat ONE of the most debated moments in the classical movie series Game of Thrones is the death of Tommen Baratheon. On the surface, it appears to be a tragedy. A young king, devastated by the destruction of the Great Sept of Baelor and the […]

June 3, 2026

Who Owns The Story Of Biafra? Memory, Accountability & The Questions Raised By Gowon’s Memoir

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By MCTUVAL NWOKO Gowon’s Memoir and the Battle for History: Revisiting the Unfinished Legacy of the Nigerian Civil War The Lion, the Hunter and the Politics of Historical Memory AN old African proverb holds that until the lion learns to write, the story of the hunt will always glorify the hunter. The wisdom embedded in that […]

June 3, 2026

After Losing Party Tickets, Senators Reopen Nigeria’s Debate On Election Integrity

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By HENRY OGHENEVWETA GRADEONE Electoral Reform Through the Lens of Political Self-Preservation THE renewed campaign by several Nigerian senators for mandatory electronic transmission of election results has reignited debate about the relationship between political interests and democratic reforms. At the heart of the discussion lies a simple but important question: why has a reform proposal that […]

June 3, 2026

Tinubu, The Cabals & The Crisis Of Accountability In Nigeria

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By HENRY OGHENEVWETA GRADEONE The President’s Battle Against the Cabals PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently argued that powerful interests benefiting from Nigeria’s foreign exchange distortions and fuel subsidy regime have become hostile to his administration following the economic reforms introduced after he assumed office in 2023. According to the president, entrenched beneficiaries of the old system […]

June 2, 2026

Nigeria’s Bleeding Wounds: Governance, Hardship & The Search For Solutions

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By HENRY OGHENEVWETA GRADEONE When National Wealth Fails to Deliver Prosperity NIGERIA occupies a unique position on the African continent. It is rich in natural resources, possesses vast agricultural potential, and boasts one of the largest and most dynamic populations in the world. However, the country continues to confront serious developmental challenges that many citizens believe […]

June 2, 2026

Beyond Greed: How Poor Wealth Planning Fuels Political Corruption

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By IKING FERRY Financial Illiteracy and the Politics of Survival PUBLIC discourse in Nigeria often portrays political corruption as a simple consequence of greed. Yet a growing body of opinion among financial experts suggests the issue may be more complex, involving inadequate wealth planning, poor financial education, and the absence of sustainable income structures beyond public […]

June 1, 2026

Estate Property Sales: The Legal Trap Many Buyers Ignore

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The Growing Danger in Nigeria’s Property Market REAL estate transactions involving deceased persons’ estates have become one of the most overlooked sources of legal conflict in Nigeria. Across cities, towns and developing communities, prospective buyers are routinely presented with offers involving land or buildings owned by individuals who have passed away. Such properties are often […]