Political Parties Step Up Campaign for Anambra South Senatorial By-Election

Three days to the Anambra South senatorial by-election, candidates of participating political parties have stepped up campaigns across the seven local governments of the senatorial districts. Altogether, about four political parties, namely, YPP, ADC, APGA, and APC, have intensified campaigns across the senatorial zone. The YPP candidate, Prince Oforbuike Okoli-Egbo, who is the youngest of all the contestants, is a diehard supporter of late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah to the end, and he is the only...

The Leadership Deficit: Why African Governance Lacks Philosophical Grounding

Leadership across nations is shaped not only by policies but by the quality of the individuals at the helm. History has shown that the most transformative leaders often draw from deep wells of ethical, philosophical, and strategic thought. Yet, in many African countries—and Nigeria in particular—there appears to be a crisis in the kind of men elevated to govern. This deficit is not merely political; it is intellectual, philosophical, and deeply structural. There is a...

Abakaliki Streets: Is Governor Soludo Less Active or Is Election Fever Brewing

“There was a damning report about Nigerian Governors splashing billions on new Government Houses.” —Ebuka Onyekwelu On Tuesday, the governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, personally announced and unveiled what could be regarded as the return of Abakaliki Street in Awka, the Anambra State capital. “I understand, it was formerly Abakaliki Street, then, for some reason, they changed it to Club Road, and I try to find out why. Why the change? I was...

Power, Violence, and Electoral Subversion: The Undermining of Democratic Institutions in Nigeria

The trajectory of Nigeria’s democratic development remains fraught with contradictions. While regular elections may signal democratic continuity, the persistent entanglement of electoral processes with money, violence, and state-sanctioned repression undermines the substance of democratic governance. The 2015 presidential election serves as a critical juncture in this narrative, revealing the extent to which institutional legitimacy can be compromised when democratic processes are subordinated to power politics and strategic violence. One of the most controversial episodes preceding...

Anambra South Senatorial By-Election: The Candidates and Parties in Perspective

“Anambra South by-election is shaping up as a tight race with no clear favorite.” —Ebuka Onyekwelu The stage is now set for the Anambra South senatorial by-election scheduled for August 16, 2025, as all political parties in the contest have now produced a candidate in that election. So far, it is clear that the Anambra South senatorial by-election will not be a walkover for any participating political party, as all parties were unable to produce...

When Dictators Die, Their Victims Don’t Mourn

“Buhari’s legacy is not a national treasure—it is a cautionary tale of tyranny cloaked in uniform and democracy.” —Anthony Obi Ogbo In many cultures, including mine, it’s considered immoral to speak ill of the dead. But tradition should never demand silence in the face of truth, especially when that truth is soaked in blood, broken promises, and the battered dignity of a nation. General Muhammadu Buhari, former military dictator and two-term civilian president of Nigeria,...

Sir Paul Chukwuma, Esq: When a Man’s Vision Matches his Drive

“Sir Chukwuma is carrying with him the rigorous demands of Nigerian politics” —Ebuka Onyekwelu Last week, Sir Paul Chukwuma, Esq, was called to the Nigerian Bar, alongside many others including Dino Melaye and Chief Osita Chidoka. During this event, one key lesson finds expression in the timeless saying that one cannot give what he doesn’t have. Like on other such occasions, there were critical lessons to be learned. Chukwuma, a first-class graduate of Philosophy, has...

Honoring Prof. Chris Ulasi at 70: A Life of Scholarship, Service, and Brotherhood

Today, I write with great joy and admiration to wish you, Prof. Chris Chinwe Ulasi, a delighted 70th birthday. It is a glorious milestone, and my family and I are honored to join friends and colleagues in celebrating this remarkable occasion with you here in Cancun, Mexico. Since I first met you in 2005 at Texas Southern University (TSU), Houston, Texas, you have consistently demonstrated that you are a true Nwannedinamba—a brother from Anambra State,...

9mobile to Roll Out National Roaming Services on MTN Network

9mobile is set to resume widespread service across the country by the end of July following a national roaming agreement with MTN Nigeria. The agreement, which has received the approval of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), was formally announced on Wednesday in Lagos. Under the three-year agreement, 9mobile subscribers will be able to access MTN’s extensive radio access network across Nigeria, effectively extending 9mobile’s coverage to areas previously underserved. The arrangement is expected to take...

UBA, Wema Bank Resume International Transactions on Naira Cards

Two Nigerian commercial banks—United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Wema Bank—have announced the resumption of international transactions on their naira debit cards. In separate statements issued to their customers, both banks confirmed that their naira cards can now be used for payments on international platforms, including for online purchases, point of sale (POS), and Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transactions. UBA, in its announcement, noted that the development aligns with its commitment to improving the banking...

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