By Nik Ekechukwu- Uweru A new economic corridor appears to be opening from northern fringes of the West African sub region through to North Africa going by a new trade collaboration between Algeria and Mauritania, DDM has learnt. The two North African countries opened a […]
Politics
HUNGER PROTESTS: IGBO SILENCE IS A PROTEST(A Reply to Prof Usman Yusuf)
By Law Mefor A few days ago, Ndigbo came under fire from Professor Usman Yusuf, the former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), for their perceived lack of interest in the ongoing nationally spreading hunger protests and strikes. He said: “I honestly […]
Hardship: Why South East is quiet – Josef Onoh replies Usman Yusuf
Former Spokesman of President Bola Tinubu in the South East, Dr. Josef Onoh has stated that the region has restrained itself from the isolated hardship protests across the country because Nigeria has refused to accord the South East its due status as an integral part […]
Forget About 2027, allow younger Nigerians to run – Bode George Tells Atiku
Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Deputy National Chairman, Chief Olabode George, has appealed to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to shelve his 2027 presidential ambition and allow younger Nigerians to run. George made this appeal in an interview on Arise Television on Thursday. According to […]
STRONG RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED MEGA OPPOSITION PARTY
By Law Mefor Three influential opposition figures have hinted at the coming of a mega party that will challenge the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2027 general election. These are Prof. Pat Utomi of the Labour Party, a former governor of Kano State and […]
PDP, OTHERS FAILING NIGERIANS AS OPPOSITION POLITICAL PARTIES
By Law Mefor A democracy without opposition is like making an omelet without breaking eggs; or, a bird flying with one wing or one clapping with one hand. Yet, the fact is there is no opposition in the nation’s so-called democracy. Opposition political parties simply […]
Mr. President, Who is in charge? – By Frank Nweke II
I have had the privilege of high office and can state without equivocation that the office of the Nigerian president is one of the most powerful presidencies in the world with enormous powers, coercive and otherwise. The President is the Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces. […]
US court orders return of $8.9m looted under Jonathan to Nigeria
A Royal Court in Jersey, United States, ordered the return of looted funds totaling $8.9 million to Nigeria. Government officials diverted the funds that were earmarked for the purchase of arms for the military to prosecute the fight against Boko Haram insurgents during ex-President Goodluck […]
I regret begging Obuah and others to step down for Fubara – Wike
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he regrets pleading with the former Chairman of the PDP in Rivers State, Felix Obuah and other governorship aspirants of the party to step down for Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Thisday reports that the former […]
Is The War Over? Tinubu, Obasanjo Exchange Warm Greetings In Imo
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, met with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, in Owerri, Imo State capital during the second-term inauguration of the state governor, Hope Uzodimma. Tinubu and Obasanjo were invited to grace the inauguration which was held at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri. That […]