The Nigerian Dilemma: Why We Keep Choosing Our Own Suffering And Smiling There is an old saying that experience is the best teacher. If that is true, then Nigeria should be one of the wisest nations on earth. Yet, repeatedly, we seem determined to repeat the same mistakes and expect different results. Recently, I read a Facebook post suggesting that one of Nigeria's greatest strengths has become one of its greatest weaknesses. The writer argued that Nigerians possess this ext

Forget the Past, Repeat the Mistakes: Xenophobia and Africa’s Cycle of Scapegoating The trending conversation across social media today is xenophobia in South Africa. Once again, there are calls from some South Africans demanding that other Africans leave their country. The grievances are familiar: foreigners are accused of taking jobs, increasing crime, overwhelming public services, and placing additional strain on already limited resources. The reaction from the rest of Afr

Anambra State stands at a crossroads. In just a few days, citizens will wield their greatest power… the right to choose who will lead our state for the next four years. Sixteen political parties may be on the ballot, but let’s be honest — only three are truly in contention for this critical seat at this critical time. For months, we have heard the same tired promises. Some candidates wave wads of cash, pledging ₦5 million per local government that votes their way, an insult t

This Election Will Define Us On November 8, 2025, the people of Anambra State will go to the polls to elect a new governor. This election will not just select a leader — it will determine whether we truly deserve the title “Light of the Nation.” For three years, our state has been paralyzed. Insecurity has driven entire communities into exile. Towns like Lilu, Mbosi, and Orsumoghu have become ghost towns. Kidnapping, cult violence, and extortion have replaced peace and produ

Anambra State has endured too many atrocities and anomalies in recent years, and the time has come for a true paradigm shift. Yes, one...

Vote Dr. George Moghalu for Anambra Governor Will We Ever Learn? If the senatorial byelections were a dress rehearsal for the November 8,...

Something Smells Funny in APGA Something unusual is happening within APGA. One can’t help but wonder whether Charles Soludo, Anambra...

This is not right! With the 2025 Anambra gubernatorial and senatorial elections in full swing, political defections have become rampant...

Nigerians and the ADC Phenomenon Let me begin with a recent trending topic across Nigerian news and social media: the emergence of the...

Police Excesses, Abuse, and Impunity: When Will Enough Be Enough? By Charles Odimgbe, writing from Savannah, GA Earlier today, I watched...

A “trap house” is defined as a building owned, rented or abandoned, where criminal activities ranging from drug dealing, gambling and...

Who Will “Bell” The Cat! Who Will “Bell” The Cat! With the recent arrest of Dele Farotimi on allegations of defamation, one wonders what...

Given the current conditions in Nigeria, I thought I will dust up an article I did for Sahara Reporters over 6 years ago just to showcase...

Allen Onyema and The Air Peace London Route I have been perplexed by the discuss surrounding Air Peace’ inaugural flight to London...

How is Your Tribe Perceived By Tunji Ajibade – A Rebuttal I read this punch newspaper article by Tunji Ajibade titled “When Emmanuel...

I am thinking that Nigerian is broken beyond repair! Since the last presidential election and all the failed challenges by the opposition...

While debating with a friend whether we should celebrate Nigerian Independence in 2023, with him citing our lack of progress and...