As Hope Uzodinma adds another year
Senator Hope Uzodinma can be said to be one of the few gems who hit the ground running. Growing up, he became a rallying point for his peers in Omuma and environs Mustapha Abdul His love for humanity...
View ArticleAn uncommon birthday for an uncommon man
The combination of his charisma, daring politics and visible uncommon transformation of infrastructure imbued the Akwa Ibom man, woman and child with a new sense of confidence. Moffat Ekoriko It is an...
View ArticleRe: Ugwuanyi: Politics apart
Fights are necessary in politics. Sometimes you fight to sanitise the system. Dr. Chris Ngige did it in Anambra State and that earned him kudos… Okey Ezirigwe I came across article by Amanze Obi in...
View ArticleHonest advice to PDP on the ill-fated electoral bill
Honest advice? Simply forget trying to rule this country in the next 100 years. Let honest Nigerians rebuild and develop the country you raped… Sharon Faliya Cham If your best hope to wangle and...
View ArticleAkpabio: Tribute to the architect of modern Akwa Ibom
Akwa Ibom under Akpabio’s leadership became the poster state for his then party as the PDP reaped political capital from the advancements made by the state. Emma Umohinyang When the current political...
View ArticleCollecting taxes in an era of poverty (1)
Dr Fowler’s job should not end by collecting revenue alone, he should go further by making suggestions on how jobs could be created. Eric Teniola The Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS),...
View ArticleHappy Birthday to Nigeria’s icon of democracy and good governance
Happy Birthday to Nigeria’s Icon of Democracy and Good Governance. We wish sound health and greater capacity in the days ahead. Simeon Nwakaudu Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, Governor of Rivers State, is...
View ArticleWells Carlton: A toast to Captain Hosa’s excellent spirit
Captain Hosa’s multi-billion naira project, the five-star Wells Carlton Hotel and Luxury Apartments, sits elegantly in idyllic, highbrow Asokoro, Abuja. Sufuyan Ojeifo There is palpable and tangible...
View ArticleHappy birthday PMB: A dozen reasons for President Buhari’s re-election
The President’s re-election is the success he has recorded fighting terrorism. If numbers count, bombings and killings have drastically been reduced Garba Shehu On Monday December 17, 2018, President...
View ArticleCelebrating an uncommon leader at 69
“A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be.” Bolaji Tunji Today, December 16 is unique for me and many others...
View Article2019: Time for opposition in Enugu to stop looking across the fence
Amanze Obi drew the ire of Ayogu Eze and the members of his “kitchenette” cabinet for merely commending the obvious atmosphere of peace pervading Enugu. Ikem Okuhu After reading, on the Social Media,...
View ArticlePMB at 76: Time for stock taking
His acceptability or otherwise will be decided by electorate come February, 2019. This is the time his place in Nigeria history would be determined. Adewuyi Adegbite The 76th birthday of President...
View ArticleObi, Igbos and the wisdom of the West
Igbos have sayings to depict all situations, but some of them conduct themselves as if totally bereft of wisdom. Hyginus Azubike When the presidential flag-bearer of the People’s Democratic Party,...
View ArticleNwankwo and 2019 House of Reps poll
In terms of his score card in the House of Representatives so far Hon Nwankwo displays an outstanding performance. Chike Okeke The most popular definition of democracy is that it is the government of...
View Article2019: Youths, apathy and spurious arguments
Political apathy in whatever form/guise is not just antithetical to development but likened to neglecting what is actually done for what should be done. Jerome-Mario Utomi “The good news is we have...
View ArticleBuhari at 76: Why we love this President
Wonders are being unfolded in different parts of the country. And we shouldn’t love this President? We will, no matter what the naysayers say. Femi Adesina “That’s him, that’s him,” the two old women,...
View Article2019 presidential race: Between veterans and new faces
It is only a matter of time before we decide if we would stick with veterans in the game or the new entrants who have not hidden their resolve to disrupt. Afeez Odunoye “Your vote is your right, and...
View ArticlePolice salary increment and service delivery
By the salary increment, which is a step in the right direction, there should be some dignity or self-esteem in the personnel to shun some corrupt practices Carl Umegboro A long-awaited succour came...
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Aisha: The innermost heart of a First Lady
We thank God that we have a courageous woman like Aisha Buhari as First Lady, and most importantly, that she’s not like other First Ladies Dan Onwukwe In matters of marriage, third parties are often...
View ArticleThe fable of a clone
What do we make of the fable of our day? There’s a tale which ought not to be accepted because it is incredibly outlandish. Banji Ojewale Out there in faraway Poland the other day, Nigeria’s President...
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