Opinion & Columns

By Hamzat Lawal Mallam Nuhu Ribadu became a household name in Nigeria during the administration of former president Olusegun Obasanjo. He was a prominent face in the small team of reformers put together by Obasanjo to set Nigeria on the path of democratic progress and economic prosperity in the dawning …

By Ehichioya Ezomon Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, elder statesman, former Federal Commissioner, Leader of the Ijaw Nation, and Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), died on Monday, February 17, 2025, aged 97. Since his passing, the family home in Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has become a melting port for “our …

… Nigerian Author Sparks Global Debate, Reveals ‘Historical Whitewashing of Jesus‘ In a world where religious imagery has shaped global perceptions of faith, Nigerian author T.C. Wanyanwu has ignited a powerful conversation with his book, Jesus Is a Black Man: An Inconvenient Truth. The thought-provoking title alone has stirred intense …

By Ehichioya Ezomon  In a week’s time, on Monday, March 3, 2025, the three-man Election Petitions Tribunal (EPT) looking into alleged malpractice at the September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo State, will preside over the adoption of written addresses by Petitioners and Respondents to the dispute. At the close of …

By Amos Odhe In the dynamic landscape of Nigerian politics and legal advocacy, few figures have demonstrated the multifaceted prowess and unwavering commitment exemplified by Barr. Alabh George Turnah, MON. His journey is a testament to resilience, leadership, and an unyielding dedication to societal advancement. Hailing from the rich cultural …

By Josiah Egbilika Every 21st February, the world celebrates the international mother tongue day. This day is set aside to create awareness of the necessity of indigenous languages and why the globe should have language tolerance noting that despite the differences in our languages, we are one. This year, the …

By Ehichioya Ezomon  The main proceedings of the Election Petitions Tribunal (EPT) – hearing the challenge to the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as Governor of Edo State on September 21, 2024 – came to an end on Thursday, February 13, 2025, when the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the …

By Young Erhiurhoro The title of this historical and literary piece, has already unravelled the detailed message and spoke much about the content and context of the subject matter in view. Again, as a member of Unenurhie community and a media practitioner, I have written extensively on the history of …

By Ehichioya Ezomon Today, Monday, February 10, 2025, is first D-Day for Governor Monday Okpehbolo at the Election Petitions Tribunal (EPT) sitting in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria. The ex-Senator (APC, Edo Central) is expected to begin defence of his declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission …

By Ehichioya Ezomon  Removed Speaker Mudashiru Obasa (Agege Constituency 1) of the Lagos State House of Assembly may fail to get back his exalted office, yet, he’s succeeded in forcing an unplanned shift of the House plenary indefinitely, thus sowing tension and confusion among the lawmakers, and splitting the close-knit …