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Okuama: When Political Blame Ignores the Constitution, Fuels Blackmail

Okuama: When Political Blame Ignores the Constitution, Fuels Blackmail

By Ufuoma Egbe The tragedy of Okuama has left deep wounds. Families have lost loved ones, a community has suffered devastation, and several Okuama leaders have remained in detention for an agonising period. Their plight deserves justice, compassion and sustained public attention. But precisely because the tragedy is so painful, it must not become an […]
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Reviving Delta state’s ailing ports

Reviving Delta state’s ailing ports

DELTA State is endowed with the highest concentration of seaports in the country. They are old and new Warri ports, Forcardos, Burutu ports and the Sapele port, ceded to the Nigeria Navy. The State also has Koko port, the deepest natural harbour in West Africa. These ports made great contributions to the economy of the nation and also provided employment to a large number of Nigerians and foreigners.

Why Ngige can’t be intimidated

Why Ngige can’t be intimidated

Lately, a seeming hush-hush  arm of the opposition, hibernating  in a section of the media found a good sport in the Hon. Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige. 

Our youth are our future so why is family planning so taboo for young people in Nigeria?

Our youth are our future so why is family planning so taboo for young people in Nigeria?

In my first year at university, my roommate and close friend Kathy inadvertently became pregnant. She was only 18. The daughter of a religious leader and a promising student, she had her whole life ahead of her. But she was unready to be a mother and feared the stigma of an unplanned pregnancy. So she tried to end the pregnancy herself.

Sule Lamido: A lesson in commitment

Sule Lamido: A lesson in commitment

While those presently jostling to be the party’s presidential flagbearer were busy defecting from the party for the fresh aroma of political offices, Sule Lamido was not one to be bother by momentary pleasure

Flood management: Why Maihaja deserves national honour

Flood management: Why Maihaja deserves national honour

Natural and human-made catastrophic events appear to be steadily increasing in intensity and frequency. Proper preparation, response, and recovery are vital if humanity and its vital systems are to cope with this and survive large-scale disasters.