Category: OPINION

By Festus Adedayo (PhD) In Africa, when a man loses his virility, he is subject of scorn, ridicule and disdain. Male impotence or infertility is not only disdained but tabooed. In a continent where child-making is almost an obsession, Africa couched a number of hurtful epithets for one who loses his virile member. Failure to get this critical member standing up leaves sour overtones of frustration, pain, social ostracism, stigma, marital instability, discomfiture and even sometimes, suicide. Among the Yoruba, virility victims are named Okobo. The rural Shona tribe in…

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By Prince Ejeh Josh The process encountered a set of radical disruption which upsets the status quo. It was a remarkable departure from the established incremental governance model to one described as a paradigm shift that has no regard for norm and convention. This redefined the trajectory of governance in its broad perspective. No longer an evolution that followed a traditional trend where the system is the guiding principle rather than human ingenuity that could interrupt and rupture the process with a new set of new ideas and solutions. The…

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“…I’m heading to Uzoakoli to do battle… I’m heading to Uzoakoli, but my lover cries out, she doesn’t want me dead. My lover begs me to flee… But who will defend the land when I flee? My sweetheart begs me to flee, But who will do battle when the Hausa Nigeria come?” With this song Biafran men marched into battle to defend their fatherland as Northern troops led by British tanks and Russian planes invaded their land to continue the genocide that they started in the northern Nigeria in 1966.…

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By Dr Nwankwo T. Nwezeigwe I read with melancholy befuddlement Chimamanda Adichie’s most embarrassing article ever to emanate from an Igbo intellectual feminist titled, “EMBRACING IGBO HERITAGE: Why I Chose to Keep My Father’s Surname.” To quote her: “I didn’t change my surname to my husband’s surname because I love my surname, and all my documents bear my father’s surname. I don’t have the strength to run around to change it. People often tell me that I am abusing Igbo culture by still bearing my father’s surname. I laugh when…

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By Chioma Julia Green-Amakwe Being a technocrat, Alex Otti assembled and is still assembling technocrats who are willing to work with him to restore the Enyimba City to its past glory. In fact, Abia is now working, all thanks to Dr. Alex Chioma Otti. The Abia State power project which had been abandoned by previous administrations is now a reality. Abia now has a new lease of life and businesses are returning to the State, in line with Dr. Alex Otti’s desire and commitment for Aba to be an investment…

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By Dr. Maxwell Menkiti Ngene As the clock struck midnight on May 29th, Governor Peter Mbah’s first year in office was marked with a sense of pride, accomplishment, and hope for a brighter future. The past 12 months have been a testament to his unwavering commitment to excellence, innovative thinking, and inclusive governance. Securing the State, Securing the Future Governor Mbah’s bold approach to security has been a game-changer. By shattering the “sit-at-home” myth, he has restored peace and stability, creating an environment conducive to economic growth and social progress.…

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By Ugo Egbujo Your name says you are a man of strength. Some say you are a strongman. Others call you Nebuchadnezzar. You say you are a man of capacity, character, and integrity. Hon minister, he, who fights and runs away, lives to fight another day. The gods are not amused when men play god. For some mistakes, you must count your losses, lick your wounds, and let sleeping dogs lie. The best military commanders understand tactical retreats. You had prophesied the formidability of this young governor who didn’t like…

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Nigeria’s Aviation and Aerospace Development Minister, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN By Tunde Moshood In just nine short months since his appointment as the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN CON FCIarb (UK) has proven that transformative leadership can take flight, even in the most challenging sectors. As one of the key players in President Tinubu’s cabinet, tasked with driving the Renewed Hope Agenda, Festus Keyamo’s approach has been both strategic and impactful, embodying a keen understanding of what the Nigerian public desires most: efficient, safe, and…

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By Dr. Maxwell Menkiti Ngene As the clock struck midnight on May 29th, Governor Peter Mbah’s first year in office was marked with a sense of pride, accomplishment, and hope for a brighter future. The past 12 months have been a testament to his unwavering commitment to excellence, innovative thinking, and inclusive governance. Securing the State, Securing the Future Governor Mbah’s bold approach to security has been a game-changer. By shattering the “sit-at-home” myth, he has restored peace and stability, creating an environment conducive to economic growth and social progress.…

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By Maxwell Menkiti Ngene (PhD) In recent years, the pursuit of wealth has become an all-consuming obsession for many Nigerian youths. The desire for material possessions, status, and power has led some to adopt a “by any means necessary” approach, often compromising their values and integrity in the process. However, it’s essential to recognize that this relentless pursuit of wealth can come at a great cost, not only to individuals, and their families but also to society as a whole. The “wealth at all costs” syndrome has led to an…

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