Opinion & Columns

  By Dave Ikiedei Asei   In the aftermath of the Nigerian Civil War, the Akassa clan played a transformative role in rebuilding the country’s social fabric through sports. The conflict had scattered youths across various communities, but the resurgence of sports provided a vital platform for reconciliation, unity, and …

  By Ehichioya Ezomon    When you talk too much, there’s a tendency to talk yourself into trouble! Likewise, when you point one or two fingers at your enemy, the other three or four fingers will point at you! This is a universal truism that’s roped in one of the …

  By Douglas Odoh   The quest for credible leadership in Nigeria has intensified as 2027 inches closer. Although there were fears over the preparedness of Nigeria’s major opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to wrestle power from the incumbent All Progressives Congress (APC) with the crisis rocking the …

  By Tunde Uchegbuo   Education has the power to reshape societies and foster a more informed citizenry. It empowers individuals with knowledge and critical thinking skills that drive social mobility and reduce inequality. The chairperson of the Global Education Monitoring Report Advisory Board, Jutta Urpilainen, highlighted the transformative power …

  On behalf of myself and family, I wish our dear National Leader, Warisenibo, Hon. Michael Igolima, a glorious, wonderful, and memorable birthday filled with love, peace, joy, favor, and God’s protection. Hon. Michael Igolima is a notable figure in Nigeria, specifically in Rivers State, where he served as Caretaker …

  By Essien Ndueso   The recent commissioning of the 10.4km Idoro-Ukpom Abak Road by Governor Umo Eno has not only added to the governor’s growing reputation of matching words with actions, but has also proved to be a bold assertion of his regards to his political genealogy. The inauguration …

  By Ehichioya Ezomon   Only the uninformed – far removed especially from the daily haggle over the 2027 General Election – will express a modicum of surprise that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s again dumped the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for a likely greener platform, the rave-of-the-moment African …

  By Ehichioya Ezomon    Among the big political parties in the race for the 2027 General Election, only the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has endorsed a sole presidential candidate in President Bola Tinubu who, also, is currently the only candidate representing Southern Nigeria in the election. But for …

  By Uwem Offon For generations, the world has been made to believe a narrow story about the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria — a story that reduces them to stereotypes or worse, erases their extraordinary contributions. Yet behind the misconceptions and the calculated silence lies a truth too powerful …

  By Young Erhiurhoro The title of this piece is aptly and witty as the royal stool of the “Odion’Rode” of Evwreni kingdom is a highly respected and key traditional institution in the entire kingdom. At the moment, the Evwreni kingdom has four major communities which includes Uneni, Okpawha, Urevwe …