Emeka Chiakwelu

As President Buhari visited The White House, the momentous occasion reordered and chronicled so many episodes and activities for political pundits and analysts to chew on. It was mouthful and overflowing with purposeful activities that enlightened and buttressed President Buhari commitment in building of the new Nigeria that is devoid of corruption. But also in the trip … [Read more...] about Gov. Okorocha: A rising star in the President Buhari ‘s Trip to The White House

It does not take a geo-political expert to ascertain and even make conclusion that United States diplomacy in Nigeria is becoming unclear and somehow, incomprehensive. United States Secretary of State John F. Kerry was recently in lagos , Nigeria to meet the two presidential candidates of the top political parties, People's Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress … [Read more...] about Jonathan’s Nigeria and US : John Kerry Diplomacy in Nigeria

The Igbo people around the country and South East political zone in particular will ultimately decide who will be next Nigerian president. The arithmetic is quite easy to understand and the only zone that does not necessary connected directly to the main political actors is the South East political zone.  There are no Igbo vying to be president or vice president in any of … [Read more...] about Jonathan or Buhari: South East and Igbo hold the Trump card for 2015 Election

First and foremost, what do I mean by 21st century Nigeria? The word 21st century is now ubiquitous and superfluous in any political and economic dialogue but its significance have not diminished nor become pliable. 21st century has been called the century of possibilities and at one point it has been called the African century.  The 21st century is anticipated to be … [Read more...] about President Jonathan Vs Gen. Buhari: May the best man for 21st century Nigeria win

Enough is enough. Another ‘We are the World for Africa’ or ‘Live Aid’ jamboree courtesy of the singer turned humanitarian activist, Bob Geldof to commemorate thirty years of Ethiopian famine.   Thirty years ago, before Nelson Mandela became the first black president of South, before Nigeria became the largest economy in Africa, even before the current economic miracle … [Read more...] about Bob Geldof’s Band Aid: Thank You but Africa‘s Image is Sagging