Opinion

When Timothy Uzodimma Nwala mobilised young Easterners after the Civil War to start Eastern Volunteer Youth Corps(EVYC) to help rebuild the war ravaged region he knew exactly what he was getting into, and that was to rehabilitate the environment and the people selflessly and give them hope to live again....

By Godswill Udenyi The lamentation about the impact of corruption on Nigeria is loud on a deafening scale. But in obsessing with corruption, there is a collective loss of sight of a more insidious evil in the polity, which is the activity of those who actively sabotage Nigeria for the...

By Williams Ochonu It is said that, “Leadership is often defined by one’s ability to inspire, influence, and drive positive change”. Ahmed’s journey is a testament to this definition, as he seamlessly embodies excellence in every endeavor he undertakes. From his early life to his current role in the National...

By Gideon Unazi A goldfish has no hiding place. This is the story of Mohammed Goni Alkali, the North East Development Commission (NEDC) managing director. His recent appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu buttresses this point. The North East Development Commission plays a critical role in the region’s socioeconomic development...

By Philip Agbese Jeremy Bentham once said, “The greatest happiness of the greatest number is the foundation of morals and legislation.” In this wise, one can easily deduced that, a nation can never be worth being called a nation, and will never be complete until democracy becomes power to make...

By Oche Unazi Politics in Nigeria is not for the weak or weary. It is for the brave heart and an enterprise where one can be easily consumed if morals, passion for service, and commitment to the national interest do not guide such an individual. I have read the news...

By Levinus Nwabughiogu It is a feeling of déjà vu, coming rather from a place of fluffy political calculations than a plausible, defensible legal poise with some precision and exactitude. Call it a hogwash or a display of some irascible thoughts, you won’t be mistaken. But whichever way, it is...

– By Abel Ogwu Augustine In the heart of Nigeria lies Lokoja, a city steeped in history and a confluence of cultures. Named after its founder, the British explorer William Balfour Baikie, Lokoja stands at the crossroads of the Benue and Niger Rivers, embodying the essence of Nigeria’s geographical diversity....

By Philip Agbese Nigeria is a beautiful country. A good people and a great nation. But we have our share of the good, bad, and the ugly. It is not peculiar to us. It is universal and a norm in every society inhabited by humans. In the course of my...

– By A. A. Mshelia Anytime the name Betara is mentioned to the hearing of people, one word would always stand out and echo in the heart, IMPACT! Among the many unique qualities of leadership unveiled by many researchers and journalists across the board and lovers of true democracy about...