Opinion

The past 19 months may have been overwhelming for the Julius Abure led Labour Party. Apparently Abure, the National Working Committee NWC and the National Executive Committee NEC of the Party could not translate the monstrous support of the Nigerian People and the Obidient Movement thanks to the Peter Obi...

By Osigwe Omo-Ikirodah For the tenth time, let’s revisit the timeless parable of the Tortoise and his father-in-law, set in a kingdom ruled by a stern king. The kingdom had a strict rule: anyone caught stealing would face 12 hours tied to a tree at the market square. The Tortoise,...

By Jeremiah Odey Assuming office as the 18th Governor of Cross River State on May 29, 2023, Senator Bassey Otu articulated a strategic vision for the state’s brownfield assets, emphasizing an impartial public sector value comparative analysis. He committed to a professional economic management team, advocating for non-traditional, non-recourse hybrid...

By Muyiwa Adetokumbo The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) was established by Act 3 of 2003 with numerous security responsibilities. This Act was amended in 2007 to strengthen and empower the Corps for better service delivery. The Corps has carried out its activities in line with the provision...

By Engr Bolaji Ekundayo Having read a story credited to a so-called group of lawyers, which styles itself as Coalition of Nigerian Legal Practitioners, under the above title, which was published in an online news medium on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, we are compelled to make the following statements, clarifications,...

First of all, I want to acknowledge the fact that Nyesom Wike worked hard for Fubara to emerge as governor of Rivers. In fact, Wike identified him and appointed him to serve as his Accountant General, and later on as flagbearer of the PDP. But Mr. Wike ought to have...

By Okanga Agila In the world of politics, loyalty is a virtue that is often tested, and those who remain steadfast in their commitment to their mentors are few and far between. It is a rare sight to witness a politician who remains steadfastly committed to their mentor, regardless of...

…We’re prompted by high prevalence-Engineer Sule The Nasarawa State Government has received an award of recognition for outstanding contribution to the elimination of viral hepatitis in Africa. The award was presented to the Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, during this year’s African Hepatitis Summit in Abuja, on Tuesday. According...

By Sufuyan Ojeifo There has been a burst of excitement in the Nigerian media community since Thursday, last week, when the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) announced the appointment of 49-year-old Mr Femi Soneye as the company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer (CCCO). By virtue of that...

By Stephen Duru Going by the audacious projects that he serially embarks upon and the great accomplishments he continues to record within the short time he stepped in the saddle as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mr Mohammed Bello-Koko is ostensibly living by the words of...