Opinion & Columns

By Gogo Ada Rufus Mbere The Eagle is known to most parts of the Niger Delta and is commonly acknowledged by virtually all our cultures as epitomizing greatness, excellence and leadership among birds. It exudes strength, disciplined freedom, dignity and the innate ability, capacity as well as willingness to renew …

By Isidoros Karderinis Climate change, that is, the change of the global climate and in particular the changes in meteorological conditions that extend on a large time scale, is a major global existential threat, much greater than the coronavirus. The greenhouse effect causes the increase of temperature of the planet …

By Dr Leesi Gborogbosi Politics and Governance are about resource mobilization and equitable distribution. A key goal of public sector governance is to maximise happiness for the citizens. The concept of “I Lead, You Follow” is old fashion. Great leaders “inspire people to attain their potentials”. Leadership is not about …

By Young Erhiurhoro, Warri The Igbe religion, generally, is the core African religion that came from God in the 18th century, through Prophet Ubiesha Etarakpo, an Urhobo man of Kokori descent, in present day Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State. Today, this undefiled religion that came directly from …

By Gogo Ada Rufus Mbere This distinguished personality, Engr. Sampson Ngerebara, may mean different things to different people.  That notwithstanding, in this brief story about this amiable but firm gentleman, one can’t help but notice some outstanding traits that are chiefly peculiar to him. Ngerebara’s attention to, submission, care and …

By Young Erhiurhoro, Warri Urhobo, as one of the recognized ethnic nationalities in Delta State and Nigeria, even though it’s today grouped under minorities, at present, has 24 traditionally and politically recognized kingdoms or clans. Professor Onigu Otite, an Urhobo internationally acclaimed sociologist defined a kingdom in his book titled, …

By Tunde Uchegbuo Amidst the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, the International Monetary Fund says global economic growth was negative for 2020. IMF’s managing director, Kristalina Georgieva, explained that the global economy was “sluggish and precarious”, adding that the body reviewed 2020 economic outlook down from 3.6% to 3.5%. On …

By Young Erhiurhoro, Warri The raging and deadly global pandemic, corona virus that is at present spreading like wildfire in a harmattan season in almost every part of the world today, including Nigeria, is nothing but a fiercely economic and political war between China and America on who is to …

By Young Erhiurhoro, Warri It’s widely believed, especially among sociologists that, once you know the causes of a problem, then it’s very much easy to proffer solutions or solve such a problem. In fact, such a problem is already half-way solved. This is why our elders say, ‘There is no …

By Etete Enideneze One trait that attracts goodwill and reward to a person is charisma backed with unrelenting willingness to serve anywhere and whenever given opportunity to do so. This aptly captures the personality and public service narrative of Senator Douye Diri. His story is indeed that of destiny and …