Opinion

By James Abu The news report with the above headline, published by the Authority Newspaper on Friday 12 November 2023, is a sad reminder that in our country, the reward for working hard is being maligned. How else does one explain how the member representing Pankshin/Kanam/Kanke Federal Constituency of Plateau...

By Paul Amajama Without meaning to engage in macabre equivalence, it is expedient, however, to situate the current security challenges within the national space for a better understanding that Cross River State is faring better than other states in the country. This has become necessary in the face of concerted...

By Aare Abiodun Oluwarotimi The governor of Benue state, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia has started moving from North to the South to ensure that judgement is given in his favour. He has secretly travelled to Abuja two times this week to beg the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,...

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...