The President’s health: A 2027 national security question
By PAUL IBE As Nigeria approaches the 2027 presidential election, much of the debate has centred on the qualifications, antecedents, integrity and eligibility of those seeking the presidency. But there is another question Nigerians should be asking: Are those seeking to lead Nigeria medically capable of discharging the enormous responsibilities of the presidency? This is […]
The whispers of renewal: Delta’s creeks breathe again
By Ebenezer Adurokiya The tranquility and placidity of the once turbulent creeks along Warri rivers-stretching to Escravos, Ugborodo, and across Gbaramatu Kingdom, as well as the Ilaje enclaves all in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State-is unsettling. How, on earth, can this ‘wickedness’ persist at a time when hardship pervades the land? This writer […]
The weaponization of justice and the injustice faced by Dan Etete
By Jeremiah Perekeme Owoupele In the intricate corridors of global jurisprudence, the scales of justice often tip under the weight of political machinations and economic interests. The case of Dan Etete, Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum, epitomizes how legal systems can be manipulated, leading to profound personal and national injustices. Dan Etete, appointed as Nigeria’s […]
PAP: The Merchants of Niger Delta and the campaign against Otuaro
By Abai Francis For more than six decades, the Niger Delta region of Nigeria through its vast crude oil resources has generated wealth for the country. Unfortunately, while its resources have helped transformed other economies of the world and its wealth has made elites of other citizens, the region and its inhabitants have continued to […]
Ribadu: What Gambaryan did not know
A few days ago, Tigran Gambaryan, an embattled executive of Binance, the American cryptocurrency exchange firm, took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his account of his incarceration in Nigeria
Honoring a father-like leader: Chief Edwin Clark
By Jennifer Oma Adasen In life’s journey, few individuals leave an unforgettable imprint on our hearts, shaping our paths with wisdom, strength, and unwavering support. You were more than a leader; you were a father to many—a beacon of hope in times of uncertainty and a pillar of strength in moments of weakness. I still […]
