Gov Alex Otti’s “exit” plan controversy, by Ochereome Nnanna
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti (OFR), recently got tongues wagging when he, once again, averred that at the end of his tenure he would hand over and disappear from politics. He harped on the need to give the youth a chance to lead, affirming that there are young people who are more intelligent, qualified, […]
International Women’s Day celebration, by Afe Babalola
In the 1930s parents put premium on the number of children they had. Hence, polygamy was the order of the day. The reason was that the more children they had, the more hands would be available to help on the farm. The only occupation then was farming. I believe this was one of the reasons why […]
A word in favour of “Native Authority”(3), by Usman Sarki
“Yet even in the stress of work, it is often sound policy for a man to halt for a moment and collect his thoughts“- John Buchan I believe it is necessary that Nigerians should pause for a while and collect their thoughts even in the stress of day-to-day living, and reflect on the governance situation to […]
Rivers: Backlash of a supreme verdict, by Dakuku Peterside
In his book The Power of Regrets, Daniel Pink explores how retrospection can be a powerful tool for growth and improvement. Reflecting on the Supreme Court judgement that has thrown Rivers State into chaos, I ask myself fundamental questions. If the Supreme Court justices were to reflect on their ruling, would they regret the consequences it […]
Life of a journalist after retirement, by Eric Teniola
I share some similarities with Comrade Jola Ogunlusi. Before 1996, we were both from the old Ondo State. I am from Idanre in Idanre local government of Ondo State, while he is from Esun Ekiti in Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State. Longevity runs in his family. His father died at the age of 131, […]
NAHCON’s forward march to 2025 Hajj
Suddenly, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, almost became the centre of activities in Abuja in the month of February, 2025.
