Opinion

By Emmanuel Nicholas There’s an old saying that an enemy will never thank you for a gift; instead, he’ll look for a way to twist it into something ugly. That image fits the approach taken by some writers who have chosen to amplify criticism of Governor Umo Eno rather than…

By Emmanuel Nicholas Akwa Ibom State’s internally generated revenue (IGR) has risen dramatically over the past two decades, with especially strong growth since 2018. Reported annual IGR increased from about N1.86 billion in 2000 during Obong Victor Attah’s administration to roughly N80.745 billion in 2025 due to the impactful policies…

By Tunde Rahman It is said that no one does ceremonies quite like the British. This much was obvious last week when Nigeria literally strutted the red carpet rolled out in her honour on the ancient and hallowed grounds of Windsor and 10 Downing Street. By the time the curtains…

By Jerome-Mario Utomi The revered title of Justice of the Peace (JP) is not purchased, at least not in Delta State. It is earned. It is conferred on individuals who have made remarkable contributions to community development, human capital advancement, and the promotion of peace and justice in society. This…

By Okechukwu Nwanguma On 20 February 2026, the Supreme Court of Nigeria delivered a judgment that resonates far beyond the parties before it. In striking out the appeal filed by Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) against Tunde Adjoto, the Court reaffirmed a critical constitutional boundary. The lead judgment…

By Okechukwu Nwanguma, Executive Director, RULAAC Nigeria stands today at a critical moral and institutional crossroads. Before the desk of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu lies a bill that speaks not just to policy, but to justice, dignity, and the long-neglected welfare of those who bore the burden of policing the…

POINTBLANK With Smart Emmanuel 09066642354 Power is one of the most seductive forces in human society. It elevates, amplifies, and often transforms those who hold it. Whether in politics, corporate institutions, religious organizations, or even within small community structures, positions of authority come with influence, recognition, and access. Doors open…

By Humphrey Ukeaja There is a quiet epidemic running alongside Nigeria’s more publicised health crises. It does not arrive in sudden outbreaks or make international emergency headlines. It builds slowly, meal by meal, sip by sip, until it arrives as a stroke at the age of 45, a diabetes diagnosis…

By Zikora Ibeh One fact is now unmistakable. The Lagos State Government appears determined to empty Makoko of its inhabitants. But for the mass protest organised by the Coalition Against Demolition, Forced Evictions, Land Grabbing and Displacement on January 28, 2026, the historic riverine community might well have been erased…

By Dr. Chris Oko Odey, Abuja In a defining moment that has electrified the political landscape of Imo State, globally acclaimed philanthropist, Dr. Princess Chetachi Nwoga-Ecton, has officially accepted the clarion call of Owerri Zone youths to contest for the Senate seat in the forthcoming general elections. Speaking from the…