Politics

The title captures the interwovenness of economics and the social factors that define our well-being. It is a reality that any lender or partner must weigh when judging the true creditworthiness of a nation. This interrelationship must be laid bare; otherwise, what is fast becoming an intractable problem will never be solved with the systemic overhaul it demands. History shows us that over the last century and a half, a ‘war on poverty’ - to borrow the words of US President Lyndon Johnson in 1965 - is, when properly handled, actually a blueprint for economic development. People like the Brazilian…

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), under the supreme leadership of Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, hereby announces to the entire world that the Monday sit-at-home across the South-East is officially and permanently cancelled with effect from tomorrow, Monday, February 9, 2026. This directive comes directly from Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu himself, who has once again staked everything on the line to ensure that our children return to school every Monday and that our people go about their lawful businesses without fear, intimidation, or molestation. Any person in doubt should visit Sokoto Correctional Centre to confirm with him. We can no…

…Cautions the senator to inbibe in the spirit of dialogue instead of intimidation and political desperation. Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, popularly known as “De Ultimate Commander” and the Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, has called on Senator Orji Uzor Kalu to immediately withdraw his case against youths of Ohafia Local Government Area and tender an unreserved public apology to the Ohafia Clan. Dr. Offor was reacting to the recent political tension between the former Abia State governor and Ohafia youths following the senator’s decision to petition the youth association for openly expressing their political views. He described the move…