Opinion & Columns

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 …

… How Power, Public Sentiment will Produce Bayelsa Governor By Etete Enideneze, Yenagoa All things being equal, the frenzy over who is to be the next governor of Bayelsa State will end November 16, 2019, when a winner will finally emerge, after the politicking. What are the twists and plots …

  4th of January is the Memorial Day in the struggle of the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People MOSOP). Each year in the past decade has been a fanfare, of ‘remonstration,’ of lost opportunities and the quest for the illusive unity sought after by the Ogonis. Of all …