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 […]
EKITI 2026: Biodun Oyebanji (BAO), please take a bow
Your Excellency, Governor Biodun Oyebanji (BAO), I urge you to take a bow regarding the upcoming governorship election in Ekiti State in 2026.
For Uba Sani, it is result over rhetoric
By Jabir Ishaq In the charged atmosphere of politics, public officials often find themselves caught between the weight of expectation and the fire of opposition. For the Governor of Kaduna State, Sen. Uba Sani, the scrutiny has been relentless; critics from opposing parties have spared no chance to question his policies, decisions, and leadership style. […]
Urgent need for Obasanjo’s letter to Nigerians
By Temidayo Akinsuyi I received feedback in my mail on my last article titled ‘Oh, for a James Ibori or Ghali Na’Abba!’. While many agreed that two leaders stood firm against the excesses of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, unlike today’s current set of weaklings masquerading as governors and lawmakers, others disagreed with my view on […]
CC Onoh: The Wawa hero who turned Okpa into a national delicacy and the pathway to ibo presidency
By Dr. Josef ummunakwe Onoh In the heart of Enugu State, the Wawa people had long cherished a humble delicacy: Okpa, a steamed pudding made from ground bambara nut flour, spiced with pepper and palm oil. It was a staple, a comfort food that filled bellies and warmed souls. Yet, for years, many Wawa people […]
Safeguarding Nigeria’s sovereignty amid expanding Chinese economic interests
By Dipo Aliu The first place to start is Chinese land acquisitions in Nigeria, which is a silent but strategic expansion. In recent years, Chinese entities, both state-owned and private, have been acquiring or leasing land across Africa. In Nigeria, this trend includes investment in agricultural land for food exports and raw materials; industrial zones near […]
