Happy 95th Birthday, My Beloved Father, My Hero, HE Dr. Sam Nujoma
By HE Osisiogu Osikenyi I’m excited to see one of the few surviving Heroes of Struggle for independent Africa – HE Dr. Samuel Shafiishuna Daniel Nujoma clock 95 today. Founding President of the Republic of Namibia” and “Father of the…
There is ‘Oba’ in Obaseki
The throne of the Oba of Benin is highly revered by the Bini people over whom the Oba exerts rulership & influence. This regard for the Oba extends to other parts of Nigeria and internationally as well. Connection with history…
Weaponization Of Poverty
Once, I attended an ANPP (All Progressives Peoples Party) campaign event in Maidugri as a journalist and was privileged to be in the Governor’s convoy. The Governor then was ANPP. He was in company of a former National Chairman of…
Dodo Will Remain Dodo: Campaign Of Calumny, Name Calling Cannot Deter Matawalle From Performing
By Oliver Haruna DODO is a nick name given to Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle MON by his admirers in Zamfara State. It is a metaphorical expression for someone who instill fear on bandits. The name was given to Matawalle because…
Loophole in the Church
By Francis Damina The recent press statement by Dr. Bolaji Akinyemi, BOT Chairman PVC-NAIJA and Initiator, Concerned Nigerians for Security, Unity and Sovereignty, titled “On The Recent Release of Bandits in Parts of Southern Kaduna”, which went viral both in…
Good News from the Presidency! Yet, Where is Our President?
One of the beauties of Democracy is freedom of expression. The liberty to communicate how you see things. Your opinion may not count but you are entitled to it! Many centuries ago, the world was tied down to the Monarchical…
Two of a Kind: BAT Refused Docking; Bello Refuses to Appear in Court
Leadership is often said to be by example, consequently, Leaders of tomorrow are mentees of Leaders on the stage of Today. In 2011, Yahaya Bello was just a 36 year old young politician watching the big political game from the…
Do We Vote For Development Or For Palliatives?
Let me start by defining what palliative is. “A medicine or form of medical care that relieves symptoms without dealing with the cause of the condition.” If you are 30yrs today, and politically active, and commenting on social media, that…
Chief Emman Amgbaduba: Ode To A Remarkable Leader
By Nelson Egware The concept of leadership is more than merely having the capacity to command, dominate, govern, or guide others; rather, it starts in the mind. That is, the instant you bring new concepts, inventions, and opportunities to life…
The Drama at EFCC and the Challenges with Corruption
Equity and justice are the greatest need of our society. All are presumed to be equal before the law, but it is what it is, a presumption! The reality of our administration of justice has dug a gulf between the…
Delta Scholarship Board 2023 Report And Oborevwori’s Human Capital Development Story
By Monday Uwagwu Recently in Asaba, the state capital, the Delta State Scholarship Board unfolded data on its operation for the 2022/2023 academic year.Going by the data released in the press release issued on its behalf by its Executive Secretary,…