Will the Delta Economic and Investment Summit deliver industries or another communique? By Ejiro Ofoye
The recently concluded Delta State Economic and Investment Summit has attracted widespread attention within and outside the state. Bringing together policymakers, development experts, business leaders, investors and development partners to deliberate on the future of Delta State’s economy is, in principle, a commendable initiative. Every responsible government has an obligation to create platforms that stimulate investment, […]
Tinubu’s Unpardonable Pardons: Folly or Fraud? By Ugoji Egbujo
In exercise of his prerogative powers of mercy, Tinubu pardoned a convicted murderer on death row. He also pardoned drug barons. He pardoned a kidnapper. That power was given to him on trust by the people. In a country ravaged by insecurity, every message from the leader should reflect a ruthless determination to stamp out crime and […]
How Much Land Does A Man Need? Just Enough To Be Buried In: Tribute To Dr Kolade, by Muyiwa Adetiba
About a decade and a half ago, I had worked with Dr Christopher Abiodun Kolade on his memoirs. We met two, three times a week over a stretch to help put his thoughts together, and because of this experience, I can claim to know more about him than many people alive. It was perhaps, one of the […]
Okuama today, by Francis Ewherio
It’s been a while since I wrote on Okuama, but today I have reasons to revisit Okuama. Okuama, you recall, is a village in Ewu (Egwhu) Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State which was levelled and razed by Nigerian Soldiers on March 14, 2024, sequel to the unfortunate killing of 17 officers and […]
Diri’s defection deepens Dickson’s doubts, by Emmanuel Aziken
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has ignited what appears set to become the most combustible political drama the state has seen since the impeachment saga that deposed Diepreye Alamieyeseigha in December 2005. His recent announcement that he is leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stirred shockwaves across Bayelsa’s political landscape and raised profound questions about […]
C-130’s Biafran Touch, by Emeka Obasi
Major Davis Okoroji died with his uncle Major E.O. Amechi Okoro on their way back to Jaji, Kaduna State in 1992. Both officers hailed from Onicha Ezinihitte, in the Mbaise area of Imo State.The C- 130 Hercules military aircraft that was supposed to fly them to Kaduna, crashed shortly after take – off from the Murtala Mohammed […]
