Countdown to 2027: Edo North is for Oshiomhole
By Allison Abanum Adams Oshiomhole’s first term has been defined by a deliberate strategy of translating legislative power into tangible federal presence for Edo North. As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, he has leveraged his position to facilitate federal employment for constituents and ensure fair representation in federal institutions. His legislative record includes […]
The Benue genocide
By NICK DAZANG Before now, and for reasons best known to him, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had preferred either to delegate or outsource his hallowed duties as the country’s Commander-in-Chief and Mourner-in-Chief to his minions. His minions, thus invested with presidential power, instead of showing compassion and fellow-feeling to their compatriots, carry on with haughtiness and uncommon […]
Imperatives of eradicating disguised unemployment with transparent recruitment
By BAMIDELE ATOYEBI A retired NNPC director once confided in me: “If I were appointed as GMD of NNPC, the first thing I’d do is lay off hundreds of staff who contribute nothing. Many of them got in through godfathers or bribery and lack the technical know-how to move the company forward.” His words, while harsh, reflected […]
Interrogating and understanding Tompolo’s romance with Tinubu
By ENEWARIDIDEKE EKANPOU Caution is a priceless word. Caution wards off waiting monsters and dangers when timely released to the concerned person. Differently, words are chosen to create a safe path for people to walk on, particularly for people who are already on a landmine-laden path. Developments in Nigeria indicate clearly that the time has come for […]
Between patriot Faleke and his stewardship of selflessness
By Ali A. Ali In the corridors of power, where politics often wears a mask of self-interest, Hon. Dr. James Abiodun Faleke stands out as a shining beacon of hope. For two years, he has walked the halls of the 10th Assembly, leaving a trail of transformative impact in his wake. With every bill sponsored, […]
Two years in the hallowed chamber and Asuquo’s uncommon strides
By Mike Udo In the heart of the Niger Delta, a region long shrouded in darkness by neglect and underdevelopment, a new dawn is breaking. Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, a young and dynamic leader, has rolled up his sleeves to tackle the region’s challenges head-on. With a fierce determination to transform the lives of his people, […]
