Joe Onwukeme

Joe Onwukeme is a Nigerian graduate of History & International Relations, Imo State University Owerri. An idealist with the consciousness of history, he is a social and political affairs analyst and writes on national issues for NigeriansinAmerica.com and Nigerian Newspapers and blogs. Twitter: @unjoeratedjoe | unjoeratedjoe@gmail.com

Fulani Herdsmen: A Road Not Taken

The title of this piece, “Road Not Taken” was the name of Robert Frost’s poem written in 1916. The narrator regrets not following a...

Who Is Corrupt In Nigeria?

Corruption, which can be defined as dishonest or unethical conduct by a person entrusted with a position of authority, often to acquire personal benefits,...

Rivers State: Rivers of Blood

The cry of the oppressed is not always the just, but if you don’t listen to it, you will never know what justice is—...

Gov. Fayose and His Fellow Travelers

When relics of uncivilized, primitive and medieval men who are not fit for the consumption of the modern man are elevated to positions of...

Could this be the End of Tompolo?

One person of interest, an Aso-empowered militant, Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo, a former militant leader, like a wounded telltale, has been in the dock...

Still on the Supreme Court Verdict in Rivers State

What a close shave? Gov. Nyesom Wike has snatched victory from the jaws of defeat. Wike’s victory has given us reason why we should...

Goodluck Jonathan’s (Un)dignified Silence

The quote, "I have proven to Nigerians that my political ambition is not worth anyone's blood" by Good luck Jonathan, on every appearance and...

On Metuh’s “Silver” Handcuffs

I have heard the condemnation trailing the handcuffing of Metuh and I won't say nothing else but well done to whoever thought it fit...

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