Opinion

By Jerome-Mario Utomi The recent Delta State Economic and Investment Summit 2026 (DSEIS2026) in Asaba may eventually be remembered not as another ceremonial government gathering but as a strong indication that Delta State is beginning to translate its enormous potential into visible developmental results. For many years, conversations about Delta…

    By Ogunmola Muizat   Cases like the one that went viral in April 2026- a woman in labour, unable to deliver vaginally and in urgent need of a cesarean section (CS), whose husband refused to consent keep surfacing in Nigeria. “We don’t do CS in our family,” he…

  By Stanley Ihedigbo There are men whose names become associated with particular seasons in the history of an institution. For the Methodist Church Nigeria, the name Rt. Rev. Dr. Barr. Otuekong Ukut has increasingly become associated with a journey of ecclesiastical service, leadership and institutional development. Now Archbishop-elect of…

      By Abidemi Adebamiwa   President Bola Tinubu recently said, “all is fair in politics.” He may have meant it as a confident comment from someone already thinking about the 2027 election. But when a sitting president says this, it means more. A president holds great power, shapes…

    By Kenneth Nwachi   In contemporary Christianity, many preachers focus heavily on soul salvation, often overlooking whether their congregants are destitute, unemployed, or starving. Over the years, however, one exceptional man of God has entirely rewritten this narrative. By looking far beyond the traditional pulpit, he acknowledges the…

      By Emmanuel Nicholas On July 27, 2026, the Akwa Ibom State Executive Council approved ₦31 billion for a comprehensive economic empowerment program under Governor Pastor Umo Eno. The allocation is straightforward and unprecedented in scale: ₦1 billion for each of the state’s 31 Local Government Areas. A…

    By Emmanuel Nicholas   Governor Umo Eno’s appearance on TVC was measured, reflective, and purposeful. Beyond the headlines of defection, what came through most clearly was the portrait of a leader who sees governance as service, not survival. He spoke less like a politician defending a decision, and…

    By Prof. Chiwuike Uba, PhD There is a moment in leadership that no title, no wealth, and no influence can prevent. It is the moment when power begins to fade. In 1 Kings 1:1–4, King David, once a towering figure of authority and conquest, is reduced to a…

    By Adesegun Adeshi Gbenga Nigerian banks have moved swiftly to contain the effects of a sophisticated global cyber campaign sweeping across sectors and continents, with industry sources assuring the public that the nation’s financial system remains strong, resilient and secure. The campaign, described by analysts as one of…

    By Kenechukwu Aguolu   Federal Government’s recent validation of the National Mortgage Industry Policy and the National Housing and Built Environment Regulation Policy marks an important milestone in the quest to reposition Nigeria’s housing sector. The proposed initiatives, including the reforming of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria…