Opinion & Columns

  … Restore Elected Governor And Legislature In Rivers State   By Courage Nsirimovu   Nigeria’s democratic problem started from the ballots at various elections, especially the June 12, 1993 Election which was conducted by the use of OPTION A4 (OPEN BALLOTING SYSTEM) voting system wherein Sir M.K.O Abiola won …

  By Gloria Ngozi Udofia   Rivers State has long stood as a politically significant part of Nigeria. However, recent events have placed her in the spotlight for unsavoury reasons. A deepening internal crisis among top political figures has raised concerns not just within the state, but across the country. …

  By Uwem Offon   In a period of time when political defections are rather dismissed as opportunistic or self-serving, Pastor Umo Eno’s reported shift from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) warrants a more nuanced examination. This is no ordinary political maneuver. Rather, it …

By Ehichioya Ezomon    Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has reportedly extended his executive tentacles to the Delta State House of Assembly, where he barred journalists from coverage of the midterm report of his administration’s stewardship since May 29, 2023, when he took office to steer the ship of “The …

  By Ehichioya Ezomon   As in every issue or event in the polity, mixed reactions greeted the report on Thursday, May 22, 2025, that the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, had directed all commissioners and other political appointees in his government to either defect with him to …

  By Ehichioya Ezomon   In March 2025, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) released the performance report of 2024/Q4 in comparison to 2024/Q3 by the 11 electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in the country. While the report speaks of Eko DisCo (90.00%) and Ikeja DisCo (82.63%) as recording the highest …

By Josiah Egbilika   It is a well and known fact in Nigeria that May 27 of every year is used to celebrate the importance and existence of children. The day was set aside as a universal children’s day every November 20 in 1954 but was first established for May …

By Ehichioya Ezomon   “Today, I bring to this pioneer body the desperate cries of a people troubled by how their reality seems bound for serfdom. I challenge you to awaken these people who wrongly believe that everything is fine as long as they can manage a share of what …

By Young Erhiurhoro   As an advocate of peace or a peacemaker, I have written much on peaceful coexistence of people, families and communities. The importance of peace in our everyday living is far worth any monetary offer or position anybody will attain in this life. Peace is paramount to …

By Ehichioya Ezomon I’ve never dreamt, imagined or thought of the day Nigerian politicians – in desperation for fresh or renewal of elective mandates – would not only go after their political opponents and their children, but also encourage their own children to toe the same line. This is what …