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Not Tax Reform but Impoverishment

Being the text of a press conference by the National Opposition Movement (NOM), at the Shehu Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, on Wednesday, December...

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LIFE

A Lifesaver in Our Struggle

A tribute to Barrister Mellitus Chukwuemeka Eze (1968–2025)* In this casket lies the body of a seeker of justice and a defender...

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OVERHEARD...

They Blame the Igbo Because the Truth Terrifies Them

By JOSEPHINE AKIOYAMEN* There is a rhythm in the Nigerian public space that never changes. Whenever the nation begins to collapse under...

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LEAD

Is Nigeria Cursed, or Are We the Curse?

By PETER OBI* The past 10 days in Nigeria have witnessed unprecedented negative news, a level of chaos, insecurity, and institutional decay...

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HAPPENING SOON...

America’s Warriors Are Coming to Nigeria

By PETE HEGSETH (November 1, 2025) There is no greater failure of leadership than knowing evil exists and choosing to look away....

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OPINION

Buhari: Unenviable Legacies

By SOLOMON ADEBAYO* Muhammadu Buhari, who ruled Nigeria as military head of state (1984–85) and civilian president (2015–2023), was reported dead in...

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POLITICS

Failure of Plot to Destabilize Enugu Labour Party

By ANIEBO NWAMU Whenever I have received a call from any of my friends or colleagues asking why some Labour Party lawmakers...

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IN THE NEWS...

Pope Francis (Dec. 17, 1936–April 21, 2025)

Easter Monday 2025 — “At 7:35 [05:35 GMT] this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father....

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OPINION

Before You Seek Greener Pasture Abroad

By Dike Ezema* A debate on the pros and cons of “japa”, which we had on WhatsApp this week, has birthed an...

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