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, […]
A Letter to Speaker Meranda, by Ugoji Egbujo
You were the deputy speaker. Then, you became the first female speaker. And now you are the first speaker to become a deputy speaker in Africa. Madam, it’s not your fault but you need to quit. Your middle name is not Rollercoaster When Obasa was removed, lawmakers said he was corrupt. If it were in […]
Day Ojukwu shocked Okoku, by Emeka Obasi
General Emeka Ojukwu breezed into the Green Eagles locker room to cheer them up before a game against Togo in Abidjan. That was in 1983, a year after he was granted Presidential pardon and that experience continues to thrill Paul Okoku. The Eagles were pleasantly surprised to have in their midst a man they had heard […]
Let us EndBadParenting, by Francis Ewherido
I coined this title after the EndBadGovernance protests which started on August 1, 2024. I have no problem with any protest, strike or activity towards a better Nigeria as long as we avoid unnecessary shedding of blood. Too many Nigerians have died in cold blood and it’s not good. I have been following governments since 1980 when […]
Our country needs healing, by Muyiwa Adetiba
By divine providence, this year turns out to be one of those years that Muslim Ramadan and Christian Lent start about the same time. This March should then mean a Holy Month for the nation called Nigeria given the importance – and influence – of these two major religions in the country. Many Nigerians, including their leaders, […]
Power generation rises 30% amid challenges
By Udeme Akpan, Johnbosco Agbakwuru & Mariam Eko Nigeria’s power generation has increased by 30% to 5,801.84MW, even as the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, yesterday, said its Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, SCADA, system, designed for monitoring and controlling field devices, is currently 69 percent completed. It aims to eventually use the facility to enhance […]
