Opinion

By Emmanuel Bello A former military intelligence officer, Taraba’s current strong man, Dr Agbu Kefas, knows how this works. Security and all its intricate nuances has been his oyster over the decades. Academic laurels apart, Dr Kefas has had sufficient time to put to practice what was honed in the...

It is disheartening to wake up to the news of the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki locking out his deputy from the office. The first thought that comes to mind is if this a joke taken too far due to ignorance or an arrogance of power. Is this now...

By Okanga Agila In examining a complex world of politics and national defence, it is discovered that leaders who embody humility, dedication, and effective representation are a rare find. These individuals seamlessly blend capacity, intellect, and excellence. Jimi Benson, the current Chairman of the House Committee on Defence, is one...

By Godwin Ihuwe By every standard of evaluation, it would not be wrong to admit that the reappointment of Mohammed Goni Alkali as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the North East Development Commission by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was an appreciable step towards putting Nigeria on the...

By Prof. Victor Ukaogo  I read with great consternation about a badly crafted and hurriedly arranged  press conference footnoted by face saving pronouncements by Chief Frank Chinasa, LPs House of Representatives candidate in Bende federal constituency in the last general elections. In the press conference, chief Frank also known as...

By Matthew Iwodi “I may not have been the best combat commander, but I always strove to be. My men depended on me to carefully analyze every tactical situation, maximize the resources I had at my disposal, think under pressure, and lead them by personal example.”— Major Dick Winters. The...

By Charles Ibekwe Change is inevitable although we hardly see it coming. It is common knowledge that a signature is an acceptable mark of identification. Therefore, in the public and private sectors, a conscientious leader will strive to leave indelible and enduring marks. To do less could attract historical opprobrium....

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...