Opinion & Columns

By Ehichioya Ezomon Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s made the world to believe that his predecessor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Chief Nyesom Wike, is the architect and purveyor of the political crisis in the state. He’s used every opportune moment to drum this narrative for …

By Ehichioya Ezomon Following the bloody and destructive confrontations, aftermath of the October 5, 2024, heated and contentious local government council election in Rivers State, President Bola Tinubu “called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, political leaders and their supporters in Rivers State to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law.” However, …

By Ehichioya Ezomon It’s rare for an election loser in Nigeria to move apace to lodge a petition at the tribunal for a retrieval of the alleged “stolen mandate” they often claim the people have given to them at the poll. Whatsoever the degree of their grievances, the election loser …

By Kola Oredipe There was no contention as to his brilliance on the day. He truly justified his nomination and invitation as Guest Lecturer for the 64th Founder’s Day Lecture of the University of Nigeria (UNN) Nsukka, Enugu State. Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State delivered about an hour lecture …

By Young Erhiurhoro In all our histories, either oral or documented, communities in Urhobo, Isoko and Ijaw ethnic nationalities in the Niger-Delta region are inter-related in one way or the other. Maybe, as a result of migration, marriage or friendship. These three sociological tools always brought these people together as …

By Young Erhiurhoro Prof. Sunny Awhefeada is a household name in the world of Literature and Classical Writings. Though he is young in age, he has mentored and modeled so many Nigerians as acclaimed scholar and educator in Nigerian higher institutions especially the Delta State University, Abraka where he’s currently …

By Ehichioya Ezomon The typical politician shows only one part of their persona when campaigning for elective office. They tell the public that they seek the political position simply – and solely – to render service to the people. They deny the craving for further expansion of their private frontiers …

By Ehichioya Ezomon Let’s be clear with these parameters from the get go: Apart from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), no individual or group has the power, and the authority to manage federal and state elections in Nigeria; and no election observation entity can pronounce on the electoral process …

By Jones Abiri I was surprised to read statements attributed to one Mr. Lucky Tubotu in several online newspapers, claiming to be a member of the Bilabiri 1 and 2 communities, despite his lack of a visibly known identity in the area. I can only characterize his statements as the …

By Ehichioya Ezomon As you read this copy, the results, and the winner of Saturday, September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo State is known – and declared as such by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) – in one of the most contentious campaigns that put the electoral umpire …