Opinion & Columns

By Young Erhiurhoro, Warri The time has come for a saviour to emerge in the political landscape of this country to fully represent the interests of the oppressed in the different communities across the nation. Talking about the oppressed in this case, we mean the minorities and also those at …

… A Call to Sheathe Our Swords By Young Erhiurhoro, Warri Evwreni kingdom, without doubt is a great kingdom in the Urhobo ethnic nationality of Delta State and even Nigeria at large.  Evwreni is a great kingdom in Urhobo land because it has produced great men and women in different …

… As Abuloma People Wait in Eager Anticipation By Gogo Ada Rufus Mbere The recent historic visit by His Royal Highness Brigadier General Bright Ateke Fiboinumama (rtd), paramount ruler of Abuloma Kingdom and his entourage to the Rivers State Commissioner for Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Barrister Elokka Tasie Amadi on …

By Young Erhiurhoro, Warri Recently, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic ravaging the entire world, including Nigeria, the NCDC in collaboration with many states government placed a ban on the celebration of cultural festivals. This was done according to the federal health agency and state governments’ bid to curb …

By Young Erhiurhoro, Warri The importance of entrepreneurial or technical skill amongst our youths and in the Nigerian educational development can’t be over-emphasized, especially in the present time when the COVID-19 pandemic is ravaging almost all nations of the world. In Nigeria, the corona virus pandemic has stalled educational activities …

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 …