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Countdown to 2027: Edo North is for Oshiomhole

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 […]
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Richard Odibo:  Humility to serve humanity

Richard Odibo: Humility to serve humanity

POLITICS in this part of the world has for a long time been defined by a devious colour of brute force and gangsterism, a phenomenon that has robbed the game of the finesse, fidelity and exotic qualities of progressive political ideals which are the driving principles of government in the developed world.

2013: Who is the best man for Anambra?

2013: Who is the best man for Anambra?

WITH the Anambra State governorship election slated for November 16, this year around the corner, the question that begs for answer is, “what will be the position of Ndi Anambra in 2014 and beyond?”

The triumph of mediocrity in Nigeria

The triumph of mediocrity in Nigeria

SOME years ago, I visited Angola. On a sight-seeing tour around Maputo, my guide took me to an area of the city where the powers-that-be lived.

Lessons from the Lagos deportation

Lessons from the Lagos deportation

WITH an avalanche of public outcry, there is need for a deep reflection over the recent expulsion of over 70 beggars and destitute by the Lagos State Government to the Upper Iweka Bridge, Onitsha, Anambra State.