Mercantile Politics and Political Merchants: The Bane of Nigeria’s Poor Masses By Onochiengwu Obuna, Esq. As Nigerians look ahead to the 2027 general elections, there is an urgent need for sober reflection on the country’s political culture and its devastating impact on the poor masses. The practice popularly described as merchandise politics—and the actors known…
Obi Advocates Unity, Competent Leadership, Honesty as Way Out for Nigeria, Unveils Reform Agenda at ADC Declaration in Enugu Former Governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has renewed his call for national unity, competent leadership and politics anchored on truth, insisting that Nigeria can only make…
2025 CHRONICLES: Nigeria, Enugu at a Glance * 📅 2025 Timeline – Nigeria & Enugu State -January 2025 **18 Jan 2025 — Suleja Fuel Tanker Explosion (Niger State)** A catastrophic fuel tanker explosion near Dikko Junction killed over 100 people and injured dozens. This tragedy highlighted the ongoing challenges of roadside fuel accidents and lapses…
2025 CHRONICLES: Nigeria, Enugu at a Glance * 📅 2025 Timeline – Nigeria & Enugu State -January 2025 **18 Jan 2025 — Suleja Fuel Tanker Explosion (Niger State)** A catastrophic fuel tanker explosion near Dikko Junction killed over 100 people and injured dozens. This tragedy highlighted the ongoing challenges of roadside fuel accidents and lapses…
2025 CHRONICLES: Nigeria, Enugu at a Glance * 📅 2025 Timeline – Nigeria & Enugu State -January 2025 **18 Jan 2025 — Suleja Fuel Tanker Explosion (Niger State)** A catastrophic fuel tanker explosion near Dikko Junction killed over 100 people and injured dozens. This tragedy highlighted the ongoing challenges of roadside fuel accidents and lapses…
NUJ Mourns as Seven Gombe Journalists Die in Fatal Road Crash The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the death of seven journalists from Gombe State who lost their lives in a tragic road traffic accident. In a press release signed by its President, Alhassan Yahya, the union described…
Bizarre!: Suspected Drug-Fueled Rage as Man Burns Own Furniture Shop in Delta Ughelli, Delta State — A yet-to-be-identified man, believed to be in his 40s, on Tuesday night allegedly set his own furniture shop ablaze at Saniko community, Agbarah-Otor, in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, resulting in losses estimated at millions of…
