The Nativity: Why Mary belongs to us all
By Valentine Obienyem As our chaplain, Fr. Chigozie Jidere, proclaimed today’s Gospel on the genealogy of Jesus, my mind went to the story of Hecataeus of Miletus. Within the colossal inner halls of the temple of Amun at Egyptian Thebes, Hecataeus boasted to the priests that he could trace his lineage back sixteen generations to […]
Ministerial nomination in Akwa Ibom set to hit stalemate
Unlike some states, Akwa Ibom presents a unique case in the contest of who gets what at state and federal levels. The state parades a galaxy of fine politicians who are known to be worth their mettle. The last gubernatorial contest in the state showed this much.
Makinde’s asset declaration: Beyond a hollow ritual
By making public the contents of his asset declaration form submitted at the Oyo State office of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) in Ibadan on Monday, July 15, 2019, Governor Seyi Makinde has, on the double, fulfilled one of his many campaign promises.
Path to Bayelsa development
Today gives me a distinct opportunity to thank God for his goodness and mercies over my life and over the numerous doors that have opened for me to serve our country, my state, Bayelsa and our generation indifferent capacities.
What are Obaseki’s sins?
He never left any one in doubt about his ability to deliver when he assumed the mantle of leadership as governor of Edo State on November 12, 2016, after a campaign which saw his immediate predecessor in office, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, selling his candidacy across the nooks and crannies of the state.
Second tenure, ethnic irredentism and all that
We are disappointed, but not surprised, that the relationship between Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and Governor Godwin Obaseki has gone sour so soon. From the lessons of history, the godfather/godson relationship travels only in one direction – sweet in the beginning but with time, the wine turns vinegar. Let’s take a short excursion into history:
