When Altars Eclipse the Constitution: Religion and the Power Crisis of the Nigerian State By Sights and Sounds of Ndon-Eyo II Etinan Nigeria proclaims itself a secular republic, governed by a written constitution and a framework of laws. Yet across the nation’s lived reality, another authority often reigns supreme—religion. From the pulpit to the minbar, from church crusades to mosque sermons, faith routinely commands obedience more potent than the directives of the Nigerian state itself. This is not an abstract debate. It is a crisis of power, legitimacy, and national cohesion. Moral Obedience vs Legal Authority Religion in Nigeria enjoys what the state increasingly lacks: moral authority . Millions obey religious leaders instinctively, often without question, while government institutions are met with suspicion, cynicism, or outright defiance. A single sermon can mobilize crowds faster than a presidential address; a prophetic declaration can override a court ruling ...

    RE-GAZETTING A FORGED LAW IS NOT REFORM — IT IS OFFICIALISING CORRUPTION By Chief Malcolm Emokiniovo Omirhobo The recent directive by Nigeria’s National Assembly to re-gazette assented tax reforms due to “unapproved alterations” is not merely a legal embarrassment. It is a flashing red warning light exposing how deeply corruption has penetrated the machinery of Nigerian governance. Let us strip this issue of euphemisms and bureaucratic language. This was not a clerical error. This was not a typographical mistake. This was not an innocent administrative oversight. What occurred was the alteration of a law after it was passed by Parliament and assented to by the President . In plain legal terms—and more importantly, in plain moral terms—that is forgery . And forgery at this level is not just a crime; it is institutional corruption . In any functioning constitutional democracy, the law-making process is sacrosanct. A Bill passed by elected representatives must be i...

  **Joe Igbokwe vs Enyinnaya Abaribe:   When Loyalty to Power Collides with Loyalty to the People** Nigeria is not suffering from a shortage of voices. It is suffering from a shortage of courage.   The public sparring between Joe Igbokwe and Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe is not a petty quarrel between two men. It is a mirror held up to the Nigerian political soul — exposing the eternal conflict between those who defend power and those who interrogate it. Joe Igbokwe speaks loudly. Abaribe speaks authoritatively. That difference matters. The Politics of Noise vs the Politics of Mandate Joe Igbokwe i s a party man — unapologetic, relentless, and fiercely loyal to the ruling establishment. His relevance flows not from the ballot box but from proximity to power. Television studios, radio stations, and social media platforms serve as his parliament. His duty is simple: defend the system, no matter how broken it looks. Enyinnaya Abaribe, on the other hand, is not paid to shout...

No Total Freedom anyway   Thinking Out Loud!    When freedom is unregulated, the powerful trample the weak and call it competition. The corrupt steal and call it survival. Politicians weaponize ethnicity and religion and call it free speech. Social media amplifies ignorance and calls it expression. In the end, the common man is left more trapped than before—economically, psychologically, and morally. Ironically, absolute freedom often births tyranny. Hard-Hitting Editorial   for Sights and Sounds of Ndon-Eyo II ABSOLUTE FREEDOM IS BONDED SLAVERY   Hard-Hitting Editorial   by Sights and Sounds of Ndon-Eyo II   There is a lie that has quietly gained popularity in our age: that freedom is best expressed when it is absolute—when nothing restrains desire, speech, behavior, or power. It sounds revolutionary. It sounds progressive. But history, culture, and human experience tell us something far less flattering. Absolute freedom is not libe...

Tinubu’s Government is More Concerned with Politicians’ Salaries than Nigerians’ Survival   BBC pigeon Tinubu’s Government Pushes for Higher Salaries for Politicians While Nigerians Suffer The Nigerian government, under President Bola Tinubu and the ruling APC, is moving to review and possibly increase the salaries of politicians—including the president, ministers, governors, and lawmakers. This decision has sparked widespread anger across the country. The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), led by Mohammed Shehu, argues that politicians’ current salaries are “too small, unrealistic, and outdated.” According to him, President Tinubu earns ₦1.5 million monthly (around $977), while ministers take home less than ₦1 million. Shehu insists these amounts are not enough for leaders overseeing a country of over 200 million people. He compared this with heads of agencies and the Central Bank Governor, who reportedly earn 10–20 times more than ministers or the Atto...

Akwa Ibom Governor’s Defection to APC: Burden of Realignment, Power Supremacy & the Betrayal of PDP Loyalists Ndon-Eyo 2  POLITICAL ANALYSIS By Ndon-Eyo | June 26, 2025 In what appears to be another powerful wave of political defection shaking Nigeria's South-South region, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State has reportedly defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This move mirrors the chaos currently rocking Rivers State, and it is setting the stage for serious political realignment, internal party crises, and potential public backlash. ⚖️ The Burden of Realignment The defection of a sitting governor elected on the PDP platform now realigning with the APC poses serious institutional and constitutional challenges. Democratic Betrayal: Akwa Ibom citizens voted for PDP's agenda. Shifting to APC mid-term insults the mandate and trust of the electorate. Political Tension: Appointments, funding, and state programs will...

    BREAKING NEWS President Tinubu Signs Four Major Tax Bills Into Law – A New Era for Nigeria's Economy 🇳🇬 Published: 27th June 20255 By: Ndon Eyo Reports | ndoneyo2.blogspot.com In a groundbreaking move that could redefine Nigeria’s economic future, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has today signed into law four transformative tax bills , aimed at simplifying tax processes, boosting national revenue, and attracting both local and foreign investments. The announcement was made via the official Facebook page of the Federal Government (@Aso Rock Villa) and has sparked nationwide attention as the boldest tax reform move in recent Nigerian history. What the New Tax Laws Aim to Achieve ✅ The Nigeria Tax Bill Streamlines outdated tax laws Closes legal loopholes Expands Nigeria’s tax net ✅ New National Revenue Service Replaces or complements FIRS Embraces automation and anti-corruption measures Ensures professionalism and transparency ✅ Joint Revenue Board ...