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Iran, Ukraine and A Continent In Search Of Food
There is no more doubt left: a global famine is on the way. The impact will be monumental. The war in Iran is only the beginning of what is promising to be a sustained global crisis. Already, we are seeing some sharp rise in energy prices, staples and other essentials. But as we would soon see, the real impact on food availability and pricing will soon announce itself. It takes a certain level of reverse foresightedness not to anticipate another global disruption.
Another View On Braless, Pantless Women And Insecurity In Anambra
Anambra State has been facing serious insecurity issues, from kidnappings and armed robberies to violent attacks on communities. Residents live in fear as criminals continue to operate despite various efforts by the government. However, instead of addressing these pressing threats, authorities in some communities have chosen to focus on something entirely different—arresting women for not wearing bras and panties. This recent development has sparked outrage and confusion.
A Quick One On The Appointment Of INEC Chair -By Chima Christian
If we take away the power to appoint the chairperson or members of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from the president, who do we give it to, and why? The following options are merely a guide. Feel free to think outside of those parameters. (a) Let the Nigerian Judicial Council (NJC) recommend, the president appoints and the senate confirms.
Nigerians Are The Architects, Not The Victims Of Nigeria -By Chima Christian
It is good to criticise poor governance. But we must do so in a manner that empowers the citizens, not the other way round. Even as we flog government actors silly for their poor choices – and we seem to have many of those poor choices lately – we must equally do same to citizens who abdicate their responsibilities of co-creating the society. If not, we suffer the risk of creating victims out of our citizens. I am afraid that we might have done that already.
Insecurity: Tinubu asked to disarm and subject herdsmen to state protection
As the federal government grapples with the many manifestations of insecurity in Nigeria, the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been asked to disarm all herders, and others who may be in possession of prohibited weapons.
Insecurity: Tinubu Asked To Disarm And Subject Herdsmen To State Protection
As the federal government grapples with the many manifestations of insecurity in Nigeria, the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been asked to disarm all herders, and others who may be in possession of prohibited weapons.
Peter Obi Sends Christmas Message To Nigerians
Peter Obi, 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP has urged Nigerians to use the season of Christmas to appreciate God’s mercy on them as a country. The former Governor of Anambra State stated this in a Christmas message released via his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Sunday.
Peter Obi, Anambra State And Conversations About Democracy
Chima Christian initiates arguments on the relevance of democracy citing the progression or otherwise in Anambra State after the handover from Peter Obi to Willie Obiano. For some reasons I was thinking of my home state of Anambra this morning. My focus was on what the state has become just nine years after Peter Obi left it. In my usual manner, I allowed my mind to wander into realms many find unthinkable.
Peter Obi, Anambra State, Rwanda's Paul Kagame, And A Democracy Unsure Of Itself
For some reasons I was thinking of my home state of Anambra this morning. My focus was on what the state has become just nine years after Peter Obi left it. In my usual manner, I allowed my mind to wander into realms many find unthinkable. I started asking myself; “What would have happened to Anambra state if Peter Obi were still the governor till today?” Yes, governing for a period of nearly fifteen years! I know that I've lost you.
Why I Didn’t Attend Gov Mbadinuju’s Funeral
Dr. Chinweoke Mbadinuju, former Governor of Anambra State (1999 – 2003) was laid to rest this weekend. With this, the lineup of state activities to mark his funeral comes to an end. To me, Mbadinuju’s demise offered our society another opportunity to deeply reflect on the burdens of leadership. Instead of that, we characteristically chose the easy route. “Speak no ill of the dead” became an excuse and indeed a misleading principle to continue operating in deception.
Census: Nigerians Must Not Allow NPC’s Isa Kwarra To Count Them -By Chima Christian
As the National Population Commission (NPC) resumes all efforts to conduct the postponed 2023 National Population and Housing Census, it has become imperative for all well-meaning Nigerians to call for the immediate suspension, investigation, and subsequent replacement of Isa Kwarra, the substantive Chairman of the Commission. Having critically reviewed all the faultlines of the upcoming census, I find Isa Kwarra chronically deficient in both competence and character.
Revisited: 10 Things That Will Happen In The Animal Kingdom Come 2023 -By Chima Christian
In October 2022, I shared, by the mercies of the Almighty, a satirical content titled: 10 THINGS THAT WILL HAPPEN IN THE ANIMAL KINGDOM COME 2023. That material put a wedge between me and a lot of friends and associates. They didn’t understand why I had to say such things publicly. As a matter of fact, my views then were considered strange, and implausible. I took the hits. They were unpleasant, but God gifted me the stamina to bear the consequences of speaking my truth.
On Peter Obi’s Belated Activism -By Chima Christian
Yesterday, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, and in my personal view, the probable winner of the 2023 presidential elections granted a press conference. As expected, the conduct of INEC during the elections, and the judiciary was flagged. It is quite sad to acknowledge. Yet in my view, Peter Obi’s media activism is belated. Everything that was going wrong with the 2023 elections were brought to his attention early enough. And strategies to avert those were proffered.
Incessant Killings: Why Self-help Should Not Be An Option For The Middle Belt -By Chima Christian
Nigeria’s Middle Belt region has faced, and continues to face crisis of civilisational proportions. Attacks on indigenous communities, often but wrongly labelled farmer-herder crisis, have continued unabated. Every now and then reports of attacks on sleepy communities, and the number of people killed during such attacks, make national headlines.
From Plateau, With Tears -By Chima Christian
I’m pleased to report the successful completion of our official visit to Plateau state. This visit was for policy analysis on the killings in the Middlebelt region. Plateau State, as a vital fulcrum of Nigeria’s Middle Belt region, holds immense significance and promise. Sadly, it has also faced a disproportionate amount of killings and destruction. During our stay, we visited communities affected by the violence. We also went to an IDP camp in one of the state’s most impacted Local Government Areas.
Tinubu inherited Presidential Yacht from Buhari's regime - Presidency
By Danlami Nmodu The Presidency has cleared the air on the controversy surrounding the Presidential Yacht in the 2023 supplementary budget presented to the National Assembly. Pointedly, a statement signed Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy said the “Presidential Yacht” is an operational Naval boat with specialised security gadget.
Incessant killings: Why self-help should not be an option for the Middle Belt
Nigeria’s Middle Belt region has faced, and continues to face, a crisis of civilisational proportions. Attacks on indigenous communities, often but wrongly labelled farmer-herder crisis, have continued unabated. Every now and then reports of attacks on sleepy communities, and the number of people killed during such attacks, make national headlines.
Incessant killings: Why self-help should not be an option for the Middle Belt
Incessant killings: Why self-help should not be an option for the Middle Belt By Chima Christian Nigeria’s Middle Belt region has faced, and continues to face crisis of civilisational proportions. Attacks on indigenous communities, often but wrongly labelled farmer-herder crisis, have continued unabated. Every now and then reports of attacks on sleepy communities, and the number of people killed during such attacks, make national headlines.
Incessant Killings: Why Self-help Should Not Be An Option For The Middle Belt
Nigeria's Middle Belt region has faced, and continues to face crisis of civilisational proportions. Attacks on indigenous communities, often but wrongly labelled farmer-herder crisis, have continued unabated. Every now and then reports of attacks on sleepy communities, and the number of people killed during such attacks, make national headlines.
Flooding: It’s That Time Of The Year Again -By Chima Christian
The piece you’re about to read was written in October 2022 after Nigeria was visited by a devastating flood. It captured my anger and frustration with the people and government of Nigeria as we all returned to our usual way of life when the floods receded. Because the article was strongly worded, I held myself back from sharing it. I had the option of rewriting it with a milder tone and language. But I decided to leave it raw. My reason is so the reader can also feel the anger from whence I wrote.
Flooding: It’s That Time Of The Year Again -By Chima Christian
The piece you’re about to read was written in October 2022 after Nigeria was visited by a devastating flood. It captured my anger and frustration with the people and government of Nigeria as we all returned to our usual way of life when the floods receded. Because the article was strongly worded, I held myself back from sharing it. I had the option of rewriting it with a milder tone and language. But I decided to leave it raw. My reason is so the reader can also feel the anger from whence I wrote.
Navigating a post-trust Nigeria
Nigeria should, by now, have no pretences about it: Trust – a functional component of every working society – has completely gone out the window. This is self-evident in all aspects of the society. It is even more so in our governance sphere, where the bare minimum can no longer be guaranteed by Nigeria’s public institutions. Narrowing it to just institutions of governance greatly limits the discussion.
Navigating A Post-trust Nigeria
Nigeria should, by now, have no pretences about it: Trust - a functional component of every working society - has completely gone out the window. This is self-evident in all aspects of the society. It is even more so in our governance sphere, where the bare minimum can no longer be guaranteed by Nigeria's public institutions. Narrowing it to just institutions of governance greatly limits the discussion.
Israel’s Ben-Gvir ends ‘boycott of government’ after Gaza attacks
Israel’s Ben-Gvir ends ‘boycott of government’ after Gaza attacks Posted by News Express | 10 May 2023 | 48 times •Israel’s far-right National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on Tuesday ended his boycott of government activities following Israeli army raids on the blockaded Gaza Strip.
REVEALED: How my nephew killed his father, hidden by mother – Uncle - NewsPosl
A teenager, Ismail Adeagbo, is currently in police custody for allegedly killing his father, Jimoh Adeagbo. The incident happened on April 21, 2023, in Tede, Atisbo Local Government Area, Oyo State, and was reported to the police by Ismail’s uncle, Taofeek Adeagbo. Taofeek had no hand in the incident as earlier reported. Narrating the incident to City Round, the 43-year-old said, “I am the younger brother of the deceased, Jimoh Adeagbo.
JUST IN: We recovered weapons at Alaba shanties – Lagos police - NewsPosl
The Lagos State Police Command on Friday said its men raided some shanties around the popular Alaba International Market in the Ojo Local Government Area of the state while acting on credible information. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this via his Twitter handle while denying online reports that the market was gutted by fire. He stated that some suspected criminals were arrested after the raid while weapons were recovered from them.
BREAKING: Abuja teenager pounds father to death for fighting mum
Men of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command have arrested a 16-year-old boy, Emmanuel John, over the killing of his father, Monday John. Our correspondent gathered that Emmanuel, around 10pm on Tuesday, May 2, used a pestle to kill his father. The incident happened during a fisticuff between the deceased and Emmanuel’s mother, Mrs Mercy John. A police source revealed that a case of culpable homicide was reported to the Karshi Police Station by one Yusuf Ayuba, on Wednesday, May 3.
JUST IN: I won’t renounce citizenship again despite Tinubu’s victory – Lagos ex-dep gov - NewsPosl
Former deputy governor of Lagos State during the Michael Otedola administration, Alhaja Sinatu Ojikutu, tells DANIEL AYANTOYE how her relationship with the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, went sour and her concern about a Tinubu presidency You recently said you would renounce your citizenship if the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, was sworn in on May 29. Can you shed more light on why you made that statement? All my life, I have avoided everything unethical.
Kaduna Monarch Honours PDP Chieftain With Wambai Garun-Kurama Traditional Title
By; JACOB ONJEWU DICKSON A critical stakeholder of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State has been honoured with the Wambai Garun Kurama traditional title by the village head of Garu. Irmiya Garba, who is well known as Jerry was turbaned on Friday May 5, 2023 by the Chief of Garun Kurama, Malam Bala Kadade Surubu amidst a mammoth crowd of supporters.
Fox demands Dominion conduct internal probe after redacted Tucker Carlson text messages leaked
Lawyers for Fox News are asking officials at Dominion Voting Systems to conduct an internal investigation after media reports have surfaced pertaining to leaked text messages from Tucker Carlson, a former top host at the network.
PSG Eye Michael Olise As Messi’s Potential Replacement
Argentina’s captain Lionel Messi is expected to leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of this season, and Michael Olise has been considered as a potential replacement. PSG are reportedly interested in signing the Nigerian-born English and Crystal Palace player who has been one of the biggest breakout stars in the Premier League this season. Messi’s future at PSG is in doubt following a two-week suspension for an unauthorized promotional trip to Saudi Arabia.
Gov. Chinweoke Mbadinuju And The Burdens Of Leadership -By Chima Christian
My preferred definition of focus is to ignore all events and activities that are not related to or do not contribute to the current task. So while we were on the #PostponeCensus2023 campaign, many issues came up that deserved attention. But none could be afforded because we needed all the energy and concentration of a woman in labour. One such event is the passing away of Dr Chinweoke Mbadinuju, former Governor of Anambra State (1999 – 2003).
Portugal should take ‘responsibility’ for slavery, president says
Portugal should take ‘responsibility’ for slavery, president says Posted by News Express | 26 April 2023 | 38 times Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said his country should take responsibility and apologise for its role in the transatlantic slave trade, the first time a Portuguese leader has suggested offering a national apology.
Benue Killing Field And The Nigeria's Humans Slaughter Slabs By Bolaji O. Akinyemi
Our eyes as Christians must in hope look for a more secured future. Making a hasty congratulatory message given the dispute surrounding our presidential electoral decision isn't a smart way to go. What will happen, in case the table turns? Political distraction not withstanding, it is important that we keep the record of how bad insecurity became under APC ticket of Muslim/Christian pair of Buhari/Osinbajo. Our eyes as Christians must in hope look for a more secured future.
Nigeria's Census Systems Must be Audited Before Deployment, Says Public Policy Analyst
A public policy analyst, Chima Christian, has called for multi-stakeholder audits and integrity tests on the systems and processes of Nigeria's National Population Commission (NPC) ahead of the country's planned census exercise from 3 - 5, 2023. In a social media post, Christian endorsed Nigeria's gradual migration to tech-based solutions but expressed concern about the NPC's "digitization" of the upcoming census exercise.
Ethnic Profiling: Igbos Need A New Set Of Leaders -By Chima Christian
Reports of ethnic profiling in Lagos are becoming increasingly difficult to wish away. What started as mere political rhetoric has now mutated to include premeditated violence and suspected arson. Unless concerted efforts are made, things are shaping up to get worse. If half of what happened to Igbos in Lagos over the past few weeks were to happen to any other group, one would be sure that their leaders would have spoken in no uncertain terms.
PDP’s Region-wide Rejection Deserved, Party Was Unfair To The Southeast -By Chima Christian
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’s 2022 nomination, against the spirit and letters of the party’s constitution, seems to be the last straw that broke the camel’s back. For the PDP, that day of reckoning has come for it in the southeast. The records are there, the southeast has always voted for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Today, the party has so badly lost weight in the region that it went from controlling all the states in 1999 to now controlling one.
PDP’s Region-wide Rejection Deserved, Party Was Unfair To The Southeast -By Chima Christian
The records are there, the southeast has always voted for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Today, the party has so badly lost weight in the region that it went from controlling all the states in 1999 to now controlling one. And the one it struggled to latch on to was after a dutiful implementation of the Lagos formula of violence, voter intimidation and strange manufacture of fictitious votes.
Just before we protest the outcome of #NigeriaDecides2023
As initially warned, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has delivered what many Nigerians have come to describe as a “sham.” All careful analysis pointed us to this endpoint. Again, I am more disappointed with the leadership of the opposition political parties, their presidential candidates and campaign councils than I am with INEC about this charade of an election. We provided them with timely data-backed evidence of the plans to subvert the wishes of ordinary Nigerians.
Don't fall for it, Buhari has left his legacy
The massive success of the latest “legacy of free and fair elections” public relations (PR) campaign is perhaps the most eloquent example of President Muhammadu Buhari’s brilliance. The PR campaign is having its day in court. For now, it has surpassed, I believe, the expectations of even the framers of that discourse. First, any attempt that tries to discuss Buhari’s legacy in isolation is deceptive. No one event no matter how consequential is weighty enough to summarize an eight-year stewardship.
INEC: Mere assurances not enough
By Chima Christian SIR: There are two critical success factors in any election; voter mobilisation and election results management. This is even more so for developing countries like Nigeria where institutions are not yet robust enough to withstand the twin evil of internal compromises and external pressures. The parties on their part should be given due credit for their incredible voter mobilization efforts. The weakest link however remains the election results management systems and processes.
Don't fall for it, Buhari has left his legacy
Those patiently waiting for Buhari to leave his “legacy” are looking at the wrong place. The Buhari we know has long established his real legacy to the tiny segment of the population that matters most to him. By Chima Christian The massive success of the latest “legacy of free and fair elections” public relations (PR) campaign is perhaps the most eloquent example of President Muhammadu Buhari’s brilliance. The PR campaign is having its day in court.
2023: Given what is at stake, it will be reckless to rely on mere assurances
There are two critical success factors in any election; voter mobilisation and election results management. This is even more so for developing countries where institutions are not yet robust enough to withstand the twin evil of internal compromises and external pressures.
2023 and dangers of relying on mere assurances
It would be reckless on Nigerians to rely on mere assurances for successful 2023 elections without any effort to verify those assurances. By Chima Christian There are two critical success factors in any election; voter mobilisation and election result management. This is even more so for developing countries where institutions are not yet robust enough to withstand the twin evil of internal compromises and external pressures.
Nigeria: Questions for INEC Before the First Ballot
Chima Christian urges all to interrogate the processes that INEC relies on to process the voting decisions. Without insisting on getting the right answers, the upcoming general elections stand a great risk of being technically compromised. From outright snatching of ballot boxes, to attempting to snatch same ballot boxes through the courts, Nigeria has made substantial progress in election management and electoral law reforms since 1999.
Questions for INEC before the first ballot
Questions for INEC before the first ballot Posted by News Express | 25 January 2023 | 25 times By CHIMA CHRISTIAN Without insisting on getting the right answers, the upcoming general elections stand a great risk of being technically compromised. From outright snatching of ballot boxes, to attempting to snatch same ballot boxes through the courts, Nigeria has made substantial progress in election management and electoral law reforms since 1999.
Eight questions INEC must answer Before the first ballot is cast
Without insisting on getting the right answers, the upcoming general elections stand a great risk of being technically compromised. From outright snatching of ballot boxes, to attempting to snatch same ballot boxes through the courts, Nigeria has made substantial progress in election management and electoral law reforms since 1999. Yet, our politicians have never shed even an ounce of their desperation.
2023: Eight Questions INEC Should, and Must, Answer Before the First Ballot is Cast - Chima Christian
From outright snatching of ballot boxes, to attempting to snatch same ballot boxes through the courts, Nigeria has made substantial progress in election management and electoral law reforms since 1999. Yet, our politicians have never shed even an ounce of their desperation. At every turn of improvement, they quickly find a way to gain the system and confer undue advantages on themselves.
In Nigeria, criminal breach of privacy by big tech is on steroids -By Chima Christian
I visited my pastor at the site of our church project earlier in the month. We talked about the need for a bigger concrete mixer. Coincidentally, I went to see a friend that evening and saw a concrete mixer in his house. I took pictures of the mixer with my mobile phone so I can compare its size to the one I saw at the church project size. I’ve been quite busy since then and have not gone back to the project site.
Buhari’s “Incorruptible” Posturing is an Outstanding Public Relations Success -By Chima Christian
Nigerians are generally untrusting of their politicians. A few have however found a way to consistently bypass that mistrust firewall. Muhammadu Buhari is one of those few. From “Mai Gaskiya,” an Hausa word translated to “a truthful person” to a “reformed democrat,” Nigerians who are generally suspicious of their political leaders, always cave in to Buhari’s coordinated public relations campaigns.
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