The Middle East has witnessed a seismic shift in power dynamics. The so-called “12 Day War” between Iran and Israel has ended not with a whimper, but with the near-total annihilation of Iran’s military and strategic capabilities. What began as Tehran’s desperate gamble to assert dominance in the Middle East has culminated in an unprecedented humiliation that may well spell the end of the Islamic Republic as we know it. Iran’s leadership had long promised devastating revenge against Israel, boasting of its missile arsenals, proxy networks, and nuclear ambitions. But in just under two weeks, Israel with decisive support from…
Author: Ufok Ibekwe
Today, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan appeared in court to answer charges of criminal defamation—a grave legal matter stemming from her televised accusation that the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, conspired to assassinate her and were allegedly involved in organ harvesting. This is not fiction. These are not whispers. These were explicit allegations made on live television, broadcast to millions, and now echoing through homes, headlines, and history. When a person, especially one elected to high office, makes such incendiary claims without presenting evidence, it is not just reputation that suffers—it is public…
Life has a way of dragging the chosen through storms before seating them on thrones. Often, the most anointed souls walk through the darkest seasons, misunderstood, rejected, falsely accused, and painfully delayed. Yet in the divine scheme, these aren’t detours; they are lessons in a holy curriculum designed by God. And when the course is complete, The Blessing is Reborn. In Scripture, Joseph is a prime example. Destined from youth with prophetic dreams, he was the chosen one, anointed with a unique grace to lead and preserve nations. Yet his path to purpose was anything but easy. Betrayed by brothers,…
When, oh when, will Nigerians be spared the sanctimonious shrieking of activists-turned-fiction-writers who confuse court summons with crucifixion—and who, with stunning audacity, assume the rest of us are as gullible as their echo chamber of G&H followers? Let’s start with those pesky little things called facts—the first casualties whenever Twitter theologians masquerade as constitutional scholars. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is not on trial for “crying for justice.” She is in court to answer for criminal defamation—a prosecutable offence in every functioning democracy from the United Kingdom to the United States. Her accusers are not offended by her femininity but by her…
In the evolving political landscape of Akwa Ibom State, recent developments have reignited debates about party loyalty, political identity, and the future of governance in the region. For decades, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has held sway, not only as the ruling party but as a political institution deeply woven into the fabric of the state’s history and leadership structure. To some, PDP is more than a party, it is an article of faith, a symbol of continuity, and a guarantor of stability. As such, any perceived departure from its fold is viewed by loyalists as political heresy or outright…
Politics, stripped bare, is a bustling, ruthless marketplace. Not of yams, vegetables and spices, but of interests, shifting like sea sands beneath the relentless tide of events. Friendships here are fleeting contracts, signed in the ink of expediency and dissolved by the solvent of changing circumstance. As the cynical adage goes, there are no permanent friends, only permanent interests. It is a dance choreographed by necessity, where today’s rival is tomorrow’s ally, and yesterday’s confidant may vanish like smoke. In this arena, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, a man often lauded for his meticulous planning and grassroots touch,…
Ancient Animosities, Modern Perils: Why the World Must End Iran’s War Against Israel In the ever-shifting sands of Middle Eastern politics, there are flashpoints that demand urgent attention not simply because of what has happened, but because of what may yet unfold. The latest escalation between Iran and Israel is one such case. And behind the headlines and hashtags lies a haunting truth: this is not a crisis born of recent provocations—it is the offspring of ancient animosities and a genocidal vision cloaked in ideology. Let us be clear. Israel did not provoke this conflict. It did not cross into…
Despite the bold claims by the Akwa Ibom Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that it remains “unshaken” following Governor Umo Eno’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the reality on the ground tells a different story. The PDP in Akwa Ibom is now a shadow of its former self. The once mighty castle with the current wave of defections ignited by governor Eno has beed reduced to a fallow, crumbling structure devoid of life and vitality. The exodus of members, coupled with the loss of government funding, has left the party with a very uncertain future. Governor Umo Eno’s defection…
The Earth we live in presents us with a fundamental truth that existence is woven from stark, beautiful contrasts. It is a world of inherent duality where light coexists with darkness, joy resonates against suffering, abundance flows beside lack. We witness this daily showing the sun’s warmth yielding to night’s chill. We embrace powerful human connections also shadowed by the pain of loss There is the ease of prosperity contrasted by the grit of hardship. This is not a flaw, but the very structure of our human experience. Within this dance of opposites lies a profound power: the power of…
The haunting Instagram post by Wunmi Aloba, widow of the late Nigerian star Mohbad, on Father’s Day wasn’t just a personal lament—it was a searing indictment of a system that fails artists and families. Her raw declaration, “Even in death, you still show up for me and Liam,” laid bare the cruel duality of grieving a phantom presence. At 24, thrust into single motherhood after Mohbad’s controversial death September 2023, Wunmi’s words pierced the performative noise of social media justice. She didn’t merely mourn; she accused, condemning the nurse allegedly implicated in her husband’s death while cradling their son in…