Is the Southeast Prepared to Wrestle the Nigerian Presidency in 2023?

Anambra ElectionsColumnsOpinionIs the Southeast Prepared to Wrestle the Nigerian Presidency in 2023?

PilotnewsDecember 3, 2021

“Fortunately or not, democracy dictates that electorates must select from those that have presented themselves to govern.” ―Ebuka Onyekwelu With just a few months left before the 2023 presidential election takes the centre stage, the Southeast is yet to boldly move towards securing the tickets of major political parties in Nigeria. By the Southeast, I am talking about Igbo political leaders who are members of these parties and who have the precise capacity to match...

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Neglect of the boy-child ―Social Implications of the female empowerment

ColumnsLifestyleOpinionNeglect of the boy-child ―Social Implications of the female empowerment

PilotnewsDecember 3, 2021

Would female empowerment lead to the neglect of the boy-child in Nigeria? A man named Ambrose is seated perusing a magazine. He pauses at some page and shares his thoughts with his friend, Ann. Ambrose: Look, these girls that you guys are empowering will still grow up to marry these boys that you are neglecting. Ann: (trying to understand) Explain better. Ambrose: Nowadays, you see girls achieving more than the boys in schools. You see...

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The Tragedy of Lai Mohammed’s Spiteful Narrative on Lekki Massacre

ColumnsHuman Rights & FreedomNigeriaOpinionThe Tragedy of Lai Mohammed’s Spiteful Narrative on Lekki Massacre

PilotnewsDecember 1, 2021

“It is a disaster that someone who is ready to use government paraphernalia to attempt to intimidate and force a narrative down the throat of Nigerians” ―Ebuka Onyekwelu Nigeria’s Minister of Information Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has continued unabated with his single narrative that no one was killed at the Lekki Tollgate scandalous event over a year ago, during the endsars protest. Only a few months ago, Mr. Lai was threatening CNN for the effrontery to...

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APC’s Decision to Challenge Anambra Election in Court—My Thoughts

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionAPC’s Decision to Challenge Anambra Election in Court—My Thoughts

PilotnewsNovember 24, 2021

“We need to interrogate our systems to have the best of what they can be,” ―Ebuka Onyekwelu I think our democracy is very far from maturity, though I must admit it’s a long process of hard work, testing, and interrogation. There are three stages of every democratic process; pre-election, election, and post-election. The importance and relevance of each of these stages cannot be overemphasized in strengthening our institutions. There is nothing personal, at all. In...

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The Dr. Stella Immanuel Lunacy—Get this Brute Out the White Coat

Anthony Obi OgboColumnsHealthOpinionThe Dr. Stella Immanuel Lunacy—Get this Brute Out the White Coat

PilotnewsNovember 16, 2021

Her diabolical demeanor over systematic knowledge, observable facts, and actions of fundamental laws are proof of professional incompetence   Earlier this month, the Texas Medical Board took what it called “corrective action” against a notorious Houston physician, Dr. Stella Immanuel, who had stubbornly prescribed hydroxychloroquine to treat patients’ COVID-19 infection without adequately explaining the health consequences. Immanuel, tagged the “demon sperm” doctor for ascribing gynecological issues to people “having sex in their dreams with demons and...

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How the 2021 Anambra State Governorship Election Can Impact Future Elections

Anambra ElectionsColumnsOpinionHow the 2021 Anambra State Governorship Election Can Impact Future Elections

PilotnewsNovember 16, 2021

“Nigerians normally believe that election results do not reflect the choice of voters and that’s why they abstain” ―Ebuka Onyekwelu The Anambra governorship election has come and gone but still, it resonates. Already there are tones of lessons that hopefully have been underscored by analysts and critical stakeholders in our democratic project and moving forward, it is expected that these lessons form the bedrock of further reforms and innovations in our electoral system. A seamless...

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OPINION: Masses Condemn Enugu State Government Plan To Demolish Ex-Commissioner For Land’s Building

NewsOpinionOPINION: Masses Condemn Enugu State Government Plan To Demolish Ex-Commissioner For Land’s Building

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)November 11, 2021

Spotlight has been on Dr. Victor Chukwuemeka Nnam, ex-commissioner for lands in Enugu state who resigned amidst invitation and expectations of Enugu State House of Assembly members waiting for a counter publication of malicious accusations attributed to him against them. The battle between the lawmakers and Nnam started when the later ignored the former’s invitation of the ad hoc committee set up to gather information on cases of multiple taxation and levies in the state...

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OPINION: Managing Post Anambra Governorship Election Fallout

Anambra ElectionsColumnsOpinionOPINION: Managing Post Anambra Governorship Election Fallout

PilotnewsNovember 9, 2021

No one likes to lose, much less a political contest in which all contenders boast that they would win. So the shock of losing an election, the trauma of the month-long stress of electioneering campaign, the huge sums of money spent in pursuit of the project, betrayal from trusted allies and supporters, all these make it even worse. At the end of every election, there is a winner and there are losers. In reality, both...

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Nigerian Politics and the Anambra Gubernatorial Race ―Confronting the Reality

Anthony Obi OgboColumnsNigeriaOpinionNigerian Politics and the Anambra Gubernatorial Race ―Confronting the Reality

PilotnewsNovember 4, 2021

The purpose of this analysis is not to predict the possible winner of this race because the current structure of the Nigerian government is not compatible with such a scientific prognosis. Monday, November 1: 3 out of the 18 governorship candidates in the upcoming November 6 governorship election in Anambra State faced off in a debate as a final chance to woo voters. The winner of this election will succeed Governor Willie Obiano. The organizers,...

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OPINION: How Participatory Will Saturday’s Anambra State Governorship Election Be?

Anambra ElectionsOpinionSpecial ReportOPINION: How Participatory Will Saturday’s Anambra State Governorship Election Be?

PilotnewsNovember 2, 2021

In Africa and most Third World generally, parochial political culture is usually prevalent and informs the attitude and behaviours of the people towards politics. One of the most distinguishing features of a democracy is public participation in the process of selecting leaders termed general election. However, the extent to which the public participates in this process is largely determined by preexisting political culture. In other words, an established code of conduct of the people towards...

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