By Dr. Michael Omoruyi | iNewsAfrica Across Nigeria, the chilling sound of a ringing phone has become synonymous with dread. On the other end is often a calm, calculated voice demanding ransom for a loved one. These calls sometimes stretch for days or even weeks—yet the perpetrators remain frustratingly elusive. ...

By Dr. Michael Omoruyi | Director, Diaspora Affairs, LPPMC In every democratic society, the independence of the electoral commission is sacrosanct—non-negotiable, untouchable, and protected at all costs. It is the referee, the scorekeeper, and the final arbiter of political competition. When this institution is compromised, the very fabric of democracy ...

By Dr. Michael Omoruyi | iNewsAfrica | May 19, 2025 Nigeria is stuck in a dangerous paradox. The older generation of politicians—many of whom have ruled for decades—are seen as architects of corruption, godfathers of impunity, and symbols of national stagnation. Yet, the much-anticipated rise of the youth has delivered ...

By Dr. Michael Omoruyi | iNewsAfrica | May 19, 2025 In a constitutional democracy like Nigeria’s, the authority of the Supreme Court must never be subjected to political interpretation or selective compliance. The recent verdict nullifying Julius Abure’s claim to the Labour Party chairmanship should not be a matter of ...

By Dr. Michael Omoruyi Africa is not just a continent; it is the cradle of humanity and the foundation of global civilization. For far too long, its history has been framed through colonial narratives—portraying Africa as a passive land of darkness. The truth is far richer: Africa birthed empires, pioneered ...

By Dr. Michael Omoruyi When news broke that ousted Gabonese President Ali Bongo and his family had been granted exile in Angola, reactions across the continent were mixed—some viewed it as a humanitarian gesture, others as a betrayal of justice. But beneath the surface of diplomacy lies a troubling trend ...

By Dr. Michael Omoruyi | Publisher, iNewsAfrica | May 15, 2025 To the Political Leaders of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, It is with deep pain and unwavering patriotism that I write this open letter. Our nation is bleeding—slowly, violently, and without end. From Zamfara to Benue, from Borno to ...

Barrister Julius Abure, former National Chairman of Nigeria’s Labour Party  By Dr. Michael Omoruyi |Publisher, iNewsAfrica As Nigeria’s political class begins the long campaign toward the 2027 presidential elections, the Labour Party (LP) finds itself in a perilous quagmire—less because of external opposition and more because of internal implosion. At ...

Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun |Published 5:30 PM ET, Tuesday April 15, 2025| In a moment captured on camera and now widely circulated across social media, officers of the Nigeria Police Mobile Force (MOPOL) attached to the 1 PMF Squadron in Kaduna were seen accepting cash handouts from a ...

Engr. (Comr.) Mike Osho Oshiobugie, Edo State Coordinator – LPPMC |Published 6:30 PM ET, Sunday April 06, 2025| We are fully committed to becoming rescue political soldiers.. mobilizing, organizing, and recruiting members into the Liberal Progressive Patriotic Members Congress (LPPMC). This is not a one-man mission; it is a collective ...