Ambition in Nigeria’s Turbulent 1970s IN the early 1970s, Helen Gomwalk was one of the most visible and influential women in Nigeria’s elite social and political circles. Wealthy, well-connected and ambitious, she reportedly set herself a bold personal goal: to become Nigeria’s first female millionaire by 1977. But history took a different turn. By 1976—just […]
By ABIOLA AREMU OGUNLADE Tinubu’s Reform Gamble: Inside the Push to Reshape Nigeria’s Political and Economic System SINCE assuming office in May 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has embarked on a series of sweeping policy decisions that supporters describe as a deliberate attempt to fundamentally restructure Nigeria’s political and economic architecture. The reforms—ranging from fuel subsidy […]
Governor Touts Development Projects DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has declared that the state has become a “no-go area” for opposition political parties, attributing the development to the infrastructure projects carried out by his administration in less than three years. The governor made the remark on Friday while inaugurating the 4.8-kilometre Oko–Amakom/Oko-Obiokpu/Oko-Anala Road in Oko […]
By ESE MONDAY A Statewide Conversation on Governance DELTA State’s political environment has entered a period of renewed debate, with critics raising sharp questions about the performance of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the broader direction of development in the state. The discussion, driven largely by opinion leaders, commentators and political activists, reflects a growing tension between […]
By OCHUKO EDAFE The Politics of Development and Regional Balance IN Delta State’s evolving political landscape, few issues spark stronger debate than the question of equitable development across its three senatorial districts. Recent commentary from political observers and community voices has reignited scrutiny of the eight-year administration of former governor Ifeanyi Okowa, with critics questioning whether […]
By DANIEL DAVID EDON Budget Hearing That Sparked a Political Storm A tense exchange during a National Assembly budget defence session has unexpectedly evolved into one of the most discussed political developments in recent weeks, following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to reshuffle key positions within Nigeria’s finance team. At the centre of the controversy is […]
Road Commissioning Highlights Government Development Agenda DELTA State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Reuben Izeze, has applauded Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for what he described as the visible transformation of Delta State through a series of strategic infrastructure projects. The commissioner spoke on Friday at the commissioning of the 4.8-kilometre Oko–Amakom/Oko-Obiokpu/Oko-Anala Road and the […]
Oborevwori Boasts of Political Strength Amid Infrastructure Push GOVERNOR Sheriff Oborevwori has declared that Delta State has effectively become a “no-go area” for opposition parties, citing the extensive infrastructure projects delivered under his administration as evidence of growing public support. The governor made the remark on Friday during the inauguration of the 4.8-kilometre Oko–Amakom/Oko-Obiokpu/Oko-Anala Road […]
A Leader Humiliated in Death THE assassination of Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi in 1966 marked one of the most violent and chaotic episodes in Nigeria’s post-independence history. After his execution by soldiers led by Major Theophilus Danjuma, Aguiyi-Ironsi was hastily buried in a shallow grave, abandoned without marker or ceremony. This initial interment was not […]
By FIDELUS ZWANSON Controversy Greets New Electoral Law A growing debate has erupted over Nigeria’s newly enacted Electoral Act 2026, with legal scholars, civil society groups and political stakeholders warning that a controversial provision could trigger a constitutional confrontation between the National Assembly and the judiciary. At the centre of the dispute is Section 138 […]