Opinion

    By Pelumi Olajengbesi Esq.   The legal profession is rightly celebrated as the mother of all professions, a noble vocation that demands not only profound intellectual engagement but also a steadfast commitment to decorum, exemplary character, and noble conduct. The mantra instilled in us during our formative years…

In my domain of ungovernable irreverence, a politician is defined as someone with no visible means of livelihood! The archetypal Nigerian politician may start as a political thug with no proper address and badly concocted bona fides that only a drunken comedian can mouth on stage. Before one can say…

  By Emanuel Nicholas   In recent years, access to quality healthcare has become a pressing issue in many rural communities across Nigeria, including Akwa Ibom State. Recognizing this challenge, Governor Umo Eno is on a mission to revamp primary health care in these underserved areas, with an emphasis on…

  By Crusoe Osagie Edo State, once known as one of Nigeria’s most peaceful States, is fast transforming into an ominous gangland where lawlessness, brigandage, and illegality have become commonplace. In the last two months of the administration of Monday Okpebholo, thugs and other non-state actors, popularly referred to by…

      By Thomas Alade Omisore     Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, has been plagued by endemic poverty for decades. Despite being rich in natural resources, the country has struggled to translate its wealth into prosperity for its citizens. The statement, “A Poverty Index: How Corrupt Politicians Thrive…

    By Emmanuel Nicholas In a world where informed citizenry is paramount, it becomes essential to perpetually enlighten the populace regarding governmental programmes and policies. This ensures that individuals can actively participate in constructive initiatives without falling prey to misinformation. During the monthly prayer meetings at the Government House,…

    Caleb Ohaeri   Nigeria, which is a major powerhouse in Africa and sets herself as one of the major oil-producing countries is also one of the eleven members of Oil Producing Exporting Countries(OPEC) formed in 1960 to regulate the production and supply of crude oil in the international…

  By Emmanuel Nicholas   In the political scenery of Nigeria, where leadership is oftentimes synonymous with dissension and division, the recent nomination of Governor Umo Eno as the “Governor of the Year 2024” by the Leadership Newspaper stands as a resounding truth to his qualitative governance and astonishing political…

      By Ademuyiwa Adebola Taofeek In recent months, Seyi Tinubu has emerged as a prominent figure in Nigerian sports development, launching multiple initiatives that span various sporting disciplines across the country. His latest venture, the Seyi Tinubu Basketball Championship in Jos, saw him donate 5 million Naira to…

    By Jerome-Mario Utomi   On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, I was opportune to witness the visit by the Chairman, Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to the scene and families of the Agbor tanker explosion victims which occurred on Sunday in Agbor, Ika South Local…