By ALIYU MUHAMMAD How I See Nigeria’s Economic Transformation Since 2015 Numbers That Tell Their Own Story THERE are moments when statistics speak louder than political speeches. For me, one of those moments begins with the year 2015. When President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan left office, the exchange rate stood at roughly ₦198 to one US dollar, […]
By BEST NNAZOM The Politics of Loyalty and the Burden of Expectations ONE of the more striking developments in recent weeks has been the vigorous defence of former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa by many social media users from Ukwuani and Ndokwa communities following allegations involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). What makes the […]
The Difference Between Seeing a Problem and Solving It ONE of the clearest distinctions between effective leadership and emotional activism lies in the ability to separate the recognition of a problem from the quality of the solution proposed to address it. A logical mind understands that identifying a challenge is only the beginning of a […]
The Sequence That Sparked Controversy HERE’S how critics of America’s campaign-finance system tell the story. A tobacco giant contributes millions of dollars to a political organisation backing the president. Days later, industry executives gain direct access to the country’s most powerful political figure. Soon afterward, federal regulators adopt a position that appears more favourable to […]
By DESTINY YOUNG The Question Dominating Political Conversations AS political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of another election cycle, one question has increasingly surfaced across Akwa Ibom State: what has Governor Umo Eno done with the more than ₦2.5 trillion reportedly received by the state since he assumed office? It is a question rooted in […]
Renewed Debate Over Nigeria’s Civil War Narrative A fresh controversy has emerged over the historical interpretation of the 1967–1970 Nigerian Civil War, following criticism of former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, by elder statesman Dr. Chike Obidigbo. Obidigbo, convener of the Igbochukwu Organisation, accused Gowon of omitting what he described as “fundamental truths” about […]
Okowa’s Influence and the Debate Over Power in Delta RECENT comments by former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Victor Ochei, suggesting that former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has not allowed Governor Sheriff Oborevwori “to breathe” politically, have reignited debate over the relationship between the two leaders and the nature of political influence in […]
By STANLEY SCIENSE OKORIE A Memoir That Reopens Old Questions IN the opinion of this writer, General Yakubu Gowon’s recently released memoir perhaps should never have been published in its present form. If publication was considered necessary, it might have been wiser to release such a book while the principal actors referenced in its pages were […]
By OCHUKO EDAFE A comparison of recent media appearances by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and Senator Ovie Omo-Agege highlights contrasting political narratives as Delta State gradually turns its attention toward the 2027 electoral cycle. A REVIEW OF THE INTERVIEWS: GOVERNOR SHERIFF OBOREVWORI VS SENATOR OVIE OMO-AGEGE CFR AFTER watching and listening to both interviews, one thing became […]
By MARTIN BECK NWORAH The declaration of President Bola Tinubu as winner of a reported APC primary with nearly 11 million votes has ignited debate over voter figures, party membership strength, and public confidence ahead of the 2027 elections. Primary Election Figures Raise Eyebrows THE announcement that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu secured 10,999,162 votes in a […]