Nigeria’s Silent Paradox: Igbo Marginalization and the Cost of Excluding a Dynamic People

Dr. Maxwell Menkiti Ngene examines how the political exclusion of the Igbo people continues to shape Nigeria’s unity, governance, and development prospects amid growing calls for equity and inclusion.

INEC Pledges Credible Enugu North By-Election, Resumes Voter Registration

INEC has assured residents of a transparent senatorial by-election on June 20 to replace the late Sen. Okey Ezea, while simultaneously launching Phase III of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise in Enugu State.

NDC: Obetta Declares Himself Authentic Enugu Chairman Amid Leadership Crisis

Following the party’s successful National Convention in Abuja, Mr. Ibuchukwu Obetta has reaffirmed his leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Enugu State, revealing that multiple aspirants have already queued up for the 2027 gubernatorial race.

Enugu Government, Police Arrest Stepmother Over Alleged Beating Of 9-Year-Old To Death

The Enugu State Government has vowed to pursue "thorough and expedited" justice following the arrest of Mrs. Ogechi John for the alleged homicide of her 9-year-old stepdaughter, Amanda, in the Emene area of the state capital.

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2027 Eligibility Suit Against Former President Jonathan Stalls In Abuja

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11 Dead As Vehicle Plunges Off Bridge On Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway

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Tinubu Hails Afenifere Leader Pa Fasoranti On Historic 100th Birthday

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President Tinubu Mourns Renowned Physician Dr. Daniel Laosebikan

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Family members, media practitioners and community leaders gathered in Arochukwu to bid farewell to Mazi Onukwube ThankGod Ofoelue, publisher of Jungle Journalist, as tributes poured in over his life, convictions and contribution to journalism and the Igbo cause.

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Ohanaeze Ndigbo Calls For Total Mobilization In Ongoing Voter Registration

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Nigeria’s Silent Paradox: Igbo Marginalization and the Cost of Excluding a Dynamic People

Dr. Maxwell Menkiti Ngene examines how the political exclusion of the Igbo people continues to shape Nigeria’s unity, governance, and development prospects amid growing calls for equity and inclusion.

INEC Pledges Credible Enugu North By-Election, Resumes Voter Registration

INEC has assured residents of a transparent senatorial by-election on June 20 to replace the late Sen. Okey Ezea, while simultaneously launching Phase III of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise in Enugu State.

NDC: Obetta Declares Himself Authentic Enugu Chairman Amid Leadership Crisis

Following the party’s successful National Convention in Abuja, Mr. Ibuchukwu Obetta has reaffirmed his leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Enugu State, revealing that multiple aspirants have already queued up for the 2027 gubernatorial race.

Enugu Government, Police Arrest Stepmother Over Alleged Beating Of 9-Year-Old To Death

The Enugu State Government has vowed to pursue "thorough and expedited" justice following the arrest of Mrs. Ogechi John for the alleged homicide of her 9-year-old stepdaughter, Amanda, in the Emene area of the state capital.

2027 Eligibility Suit Against Former President Jonathan Stalls In Abuja

A legal attempt to disqualify former President Goodluck Jonathan from the 2027 presidential race suffered a setback at the Federal High Court as the plaintiff and key defendants failed to appear, prompting an adjournment for "fair hearing."

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Nigeria’s Silent Paradox: Igbo Marginalization and the Cost of Excluding a Dynamic People

Dr. Maxwell Menkiti Ngene examines how the political exclusion of the Igbo people continues to shape Nigeria’s unity, governance, and development prospects amid growing calls for equity and inclusion.

Beyond the 2023 Storm: Peter Mbah and the Search for Stability in Enugu

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Nigeria’s Silent Paradox: Igbo Marginalization and the Cost of Excluding a Dynamic People

Dr. Maxwell Menkiti Ngene examines how the political exclusion of the Igbo people continues to shape Nigeria’s unity, governance, and development prospects amid growing calls for equity and inclusion.

INEC Pledges Credible Enugu North By-Election, Resumes Voter Registration

INEC has assured residents of a transparent senatorial by-election on June 20 to replace the late Sen. Okey Ezea, while simultaneously launching Phase III of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise in Enugu State.

NDC: Obetta Declares Himself Authentic Enugu Chairman Amid Leadership Crisis

Following the party’s successful National Convention in Abuja, Mr. Ibuchukwu Obetta has reaffirmed his leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Enugu State, revealing that multiple aspirants have already queued up for the 2027 gubernatorial race.

Enugu Government, Police Arrest Stepmother Over Alleged Beating Of 9-Year-Old To Death

The Enugu State Government has vowed to pursue "thorough and expedited" justice following the arrest of Mrs. Ogechi John for the alleged homicide of her 9-year-old stepdaughter, Amanda, in the Emene area of the state capital.

2027 Eligibility Suit Against Former President Jonathan Stalls In Abuja

A legal attempt to disqualify former President Goodluck Jonathan from the 2027 presidential race suffered a setback at the Federal High Court as the plaintiff and key defendants failed to appear, prompting an adjournment for "fair hearing."

11 Dead As Vehicle Plunges Off Bridge On Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway

A tragic lone accident on the Eruku bridge has claimed the lives of 11 people after their vehicle somersaulted and plunged into the depths, with the FRSC citing overloading and suspected intoxication as key factors.

Tinubu Hails Afenifere Leader Pa Fasoranti On Historic 100th Birthday

President Bola Tinubu has penned a glowing tribute to elder statesman Pa Reuben Fasoranti as he attains the milestone age of 100, describing him as a "living metaphor for integrity" and a pillar of Nigerian democracy.

President Tinubu Mourns Renowned Physician Dr. Daniel Laosebikan

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt condolences following the passing of Dr. Daniel Laosebikan, co-founder of Onward Specialist Hospital, hailing him as a "distinguished physician" and "compassionate humanitarian."

ThankGod Ofoelue Buried Amid Tears as Family, Colleagues Pay Tribute to Jungle Journalist Publisher

Family members, media practitioners and community leaders gathered in Arochukwu to bid farewell to Mazi Onukwube ThankGod Ofoelue, publisher of Jungle Journalist, as tributes poured in over his life, convictions and contribution to journalism and the Igbo cause.

Beyond the 2023 Storm: Peter Mbah and the Search for Stability in Enugu

In the aftermath of the turbulent 2023 elections, Peter Mbah inherited a politically fragmented Enugu State shaped by distrust, opposition momentum and primordial tensions. Yet through infrastructure, strategic inclusion and restrained governance, a gradual search for Enugu stability appears to be reshaping the state’s political culture ahead of another crucial electoral cycle.

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INEC Pledges Credible Enugu North By-Election, Resumes Voter Registration

INEC has assured residents of a transparent senatorial by-election on June 20 to replace the late Sen. Okey Ezea, while simultaneously launching Phase III of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise in Enugu State.

NDC: Obetta Declares Himself Authentic Enugu Chairman Amid Leadership Crisis

Following the party’s successful National Convention in Abuja, Mr. Ibuchukwu Obetta has reaffirmed his leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Enugu State, revealing that multiple aspirants have already queued up for the 2027 gubernatorial race.

Enugu Government, Police Arrest Stepmother Over Alleged Beating Of 9-Year-Old To Death

The Enugu State Government has vowed to pursue "thorough and expedited" justice following the arrest of Mrs. Ogechi John for the alleged homicide of her 9-year-old stepdaughter, Amanda, in the Emene area of the state capital.

2027 Eligibility Suit Against Former President Jonathan Stalls In Abuja

A legal attempt to disqualify former President Goodluck Jonathan from the 2027 presidential race suffered a setback at the Federal High Court as the plaintiff and key defendants failed to appear, prompting an adjournment for "fair hearing."

11 Dead As Vehicle Plunges Off Bridge On Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway

A tragic lone accident on the Eruku bridge has claimed the lives of 11 people after their vehicle somersaulted and plunged into the depths, with the FRSC citing overloading and suspected intoxication as key factors.