Contention over recent election of President General tears Ohaneze apart

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsContention over recent election of President General tears Ohaneze apart

PilotnewsJanuary 23, 2021

“The criticisms, resistance, anger, dismissal, and the stigma attributed to governors Uzodimma and Umahi has now been duly extended to Amb. Obiozor, ” ―Ebuka Onyekwelu Since the election of Prof. George Obiozor as President General of Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo on Sunday 10th January 2021, there has been increasing level of fireworks in opposition to his election. Not only that while the election that produced Prof. Obiozor was going on in Owerri as agreed by the meeting...

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Reopening of Schools in COVID: How ready is the Government?

ColumnsCoronavirusHealthOpinionReopening of Schools in COVID: How ready is the Government?

PilotnewsJanuary 18, 2021

“Schools cannot be shut down forever. Markets cannot be locked up forever and you cannot lock down a country forever .” ―Ebuka Onyekwelu The COVID pandemic has been on the prowl for about a year now, wrecking economies, maiming civilization to the shock and confusion of mankind. Resolute, it is defying science and knowledge; the twin biggest treasures of modernity. The pandemic has continued to take captives on its own terms, even changing its nature...

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Nigerian Government and Lily-livered Obsession with Foreign Entities

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsNigerian Government and Lily-livered Obsession with Foreign Entities

PilotnewsJanuary 10, 2021

The government in Nigeria is yet to recognize the full rights and privileges of its citizens as guaranteed by the country’s constitution. ―Ebuka Onyekwelu It is evident that this Government only pays attention to national issues only when they are raised by foreign agencies Nigerians are already used to being ignored by their own government to the extent that in most instances, the government was nearly begged to talk to Nigerians on crucial issues as...

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Anambra 2021: What it Means to be in an Election Year

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsAnambra 2021: What it Means to be in an Election Year

PilotnewsJanuary 5, 2021

Those profiting from electioneering and elections in Anambra state might have their best year yet, in this year’s gubernatorial election. ―Ebuka Onyekwelu As the Anambra governorship election gets closer, political considerations shape nearly every action of government and non-government actors. Politics takes preponderance over governance, as it is exalted to the front, centre, and back rows. Within the government circle, not much happens except schemes on how to get an acceptable candidate into Government House....

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Eastern Security Network and the Southeast Question

NewsNigeriaOpinionEastern Security Network and the Southeast Question

PilotnewsDecember 21, 2020

The undisputed fact, however, remains that the Southeast needs an urgent regional internal security outfit. ―Ebuka Onyekwelu There has been continued debate on the newly formed and unveiled Eastern Security Network –ESN- outfit for the old Eastern Region’s security, by the Indigenous People of Biafra- IPOB. The propriety of the establishment has been put into question by many Nigerians. While as many justify the formation of the group yet, the setup as a non-state actor...

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Unmasking the Judicial Panels of Inquiry on Police Brutality: Will There be Justice for Victims?

ColumnsLaw & JusticeNigeriaOpinionUnmasking the Judicial Panels of Inquiry on Police Brutality: Will There be Justice for Victims?

PilotnewsNovember 24, 2020

At this stage, it is my considered opinion that no officer of the police force is likely going to be punished for abusing or brutalizing citizens.  ―Ebuka Onyekwelu The ongoing hearing on police brutality at the various states of the federation is nothing profound or in the least, significant, for the simple reason that it is increasing difficult to exonerate Nigeria from various forms of violations suffered by its citizens. Much so to the extent...

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Between Legislators and Executive Officials, Who Should Nigerians Hold More Accountable?

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionBetween Legislators and Executive Officials, Who Should Nigerians Hold More Accountable?

PilotnewsNovember 16, 2020

Not to excuse the legislature but the major problem of governance in Nigeria at all levels, come from the executive. ―Ebuka Onyekwelu Very often, Nigerian lawmakers at federal and state levels are under severe criticisms more than their counterpart in the executive arm. There is a complete shift that places legislators on constant spotlight and public assessment. In consequence, Nigerian lawmakers are constantly labeled ‘jobless’, with coinages like ‘legislooters’ invented to paint a clear picture...

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Tyranny of the Masses: Before Nigeria Slips into Anarchy

ColumnsCrime & SecurityOpinionTyranny of the Masses: Before Nigeria Slips into Anarchy

PilotnewsOctober 28, 2020

Nigerians are governed by people who do not care so much about their basic needs, as much as they care about the luxury they enjoy with public money. ―Ebuka Onyekwelu As of now, it is clear to every discerning mind that what is going on across several states of Nigeria is no longer the #End SARS campaign, but a dangerous development that can so easily slip into chaotic anarchy. The situation as it is, can...

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Nigerian Schools: To Resume or Not to Resume?

EducationNigeriaOpinionNigerian Schools: To Resume or Not to Resume?

PilotnewsSeptember 2, 2020

And if schools resume next year or even a few years later with the same problem still in place, is this the kind of normal we should go back to? ―Ebuka Onyekwelu In normal times, by next week, Nigerian primary and secondary schools are supposed to be resuming for a new academic session in line with the age-long school calendar. But the year 2020 is nothing ordinary or normal by any strand of imagination given...

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Logical thoughts about El-Rufai’s Feud with the Nigerian Bar Association

Law & JusticeNigeriaOpinionLogical thoughts about El-Rufai’s Feud with the Nigerian Bar Association

PilotnewsAugust 22, 2020

It is safe to say that El-Rufai has long before now gained a reputation as an ethnic irredentist and a governor who is doing so little to resolve the security situation in Southern Kaduna ―Ebuka Onyekwelu The Selection of the Governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El Rufai as a guest speaker at the Nigerian Bar Association –NBA- Annual General Meeting, has been canceled following outrage and protest by thousands of Nigerians for NBA leadership to...

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