The recent decision by the Forum of Urhobo Traditional Rulers, Ukoko R’Ivie R’Urhobo, to adopt Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as the sole candidate of the Urhobo Nation for the 2027 governorship election deserves serious reflection—not merely as a political development, but as a troubling development for the integrity and credibility of the traditional institution in Delta […]

By Dele Sobowale Two former Ministers of Humanitarian Services – one sacked but allowed to go home and the other now on the run – symbolize how public servants in Abuja view Nigeria’s poor people. They are not to be helped; they are to be robbed. President Tinubu, like his predecessors, Jonathan and Buhari – […]

(suleimansuleiman@dailytrust.com; 07066451983 SMS) It has been just over a month since the 2027 election campaign season officially kicked off. So far, the campaign has been dominated by debates on competing economic policies, particularly the fuel subsidy removal policy. However, it is also becoming increasingly clear that the election will not be fought on policy debates alone. […]

Democracy, at least theoretically, is about choice. I have no doubt that our political leaders agree. However, the problem many of those in power have is that Nigerian voters are not mature enough to exercise their right to make a choice. So, they need to be tutored and guided. But if the voters fail to […]

The Holy Bible tells us in the book of Matthew 2:1–12 how the wise men came from the East following a star to find Jesus when he was born. It says they brought three gifts namely gold, frankincense, and myrrh which they presented to baby Jesus who they found in Bethlehem. We are not told […]