Category: OPINION

By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Governor Alex Otti’s administration is on a mission to transform Abia State. It’s  staying focused despite distractions. Attempts by some Abia PDP agents and social media critics to compare him to Enugu State Governor, Mr. Peter Mba, have not swayed Governor Otti from his comprehensive vision for Abia’s rebuilding. These comparisons, often made in bad faith, aim to instigate rivalry between the governors, but Governor Otti remains committed to his goals. After 24 years of destruction, abandonment, corruption, and looting by the Abia PDP, Governor Otti…

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By Osita Okechukwu Dear Presidential Economic Team, May I humbly appeal via this Open Letter and earnestly urge the Presidential Economic Team to patriotically consider the gruesome economic hardship in the land, so as to stop derailing President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda meant to uplift millions out of poverty. Am making this humble appeal because am not the only foundation member of the APC who wants our great party to succeed; albeit many do not want our great to go into the 2027 general elections limping in the midst of…

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Marriage, a sacred institution in many cultures, has always been held in high regard in Nigeria. However, the rising number of divorce cases in recent years is causing concern among observers and stakeholders in the society. What could be the reasons behind this alarming trend? Below are some of the key factors contributing to the growing rate of divorces in Nigeria. 1. Economic Challenges Financial instability remains one of the leading causes of marital breakdown in Nigeria. Many households struggle with unemployment, inflation, and low wages, which can create stress…

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By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu By the time Muhammadu Buhari ran for a second presidential term in 2019, it seemed clear that the judicial process in many parts of the country had been actively co-opted in the intimidation of civic opponents of the government, both real and imagined. The case of Steven Kefas was a defining moment in that process. Steven was a compelling activist and amplifier of the crisis of human security in Southern Kaduna under former governor, Nasir el-Rufai. For this, el-Rufai arranged the abduction of Steven from his…

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By Promise Adiele There is an unpronounced but subliminal consensus around Nigeria that social corridors suffer from leadership and personality deficits. Millions of people across the country believe it is difficult to find people with integrity, honesty, dedication to the common good, and sincere temperament to community development. Given the manner many public officers disingenuously conduct themselves in society, Nigerians continue to yearn for hardworking, selfless, and genuine citizens in love with humanity. Of course, such people abound in many parts of Nigeria, but it is difficult to locate them…

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By Magnus Aluma  A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), One Mind Friends Empowerment Foundation (OMFEF), has solicited the support of the Federal and State Governments to enhance full digitisation of its operations. The Executive Director and founder of the NGO, Comrade Sunday Archer gave the indication while exchanging views with newsmen at the 2024 annual convention and the official launch of the organisation’s maiden calendar, held at the weekend in Enugu. He called for financial aid from government at all levels, including public spirited individuals, to help the organisation to procure equipments…

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By Dr Alex Chiedozie Ogbonnia At about 375 BC, Plato in The Republic, espoused the theory of Philosopher King. Plato explained that a philosopher king is a theoretical leader who combines knowledge, temperament, political skill; and commitment to the pursuit of truth and the common good, and many other positive attributes.  For Plato, philosophers are free from the vices that tempt others to abuse power.  They are intellectually superior, and are uniquely able to apply their knowledge for the good of the state. The summary of the Plato thesis is…

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…Nigeria’s Not Lagos By Steve Osuji The voice of a statesman is also the voice of God: Yes, it’s not just the voice of the people that’s the voice of God, as that age-old aphorism suggests. And there’s no doubt that former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, is today’s last true statesman. Of course, the hallmark of statesmanship is the audacity to say things others only murmur about. Expectedly, Obasanjo didn’t disappoint recently when he called out President Bola Tinubu leaving sweltering words on his back. Tinubu’s canines like Bayo Onanuga…

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By Jude Nwauzor In as much as the current Executive Management of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (“AMCON” or “Corporation) has taken a position not to resolve the differences with obligors on the pages of newspapers, allowing lies to fester regarding the position of AMCON as far as the indebtedness of Sir Johnson Arumemi-Ikide and Arik Air (“In Receivership”) are concerned will not do the image of our nation and indeed the aviation sector any good. Ever since the current administration, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, assumed…

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The Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe, has pointedly employed the milking-the-cow-to-death metaphor to warn political leaders against the monumental corruption eviscerating the country’s monolithic economy and short-changing the people. “People go into public office not to serve the public, but to serve their interests. Either we keep doing that and milk the cow to death, or we do the opposite and place Nigeria above all else,” Obi said recently. These words resonate loudly on the streets. The metaphor addresses the mindless plundering of the country’s oil resources by leaders who…

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