Joe Igbokwe, Reno Omokri: Twins of social media infamy, by Valentine Obienyem
The likes of Mr. Joe Igbokwe are enthusiastically re-posting what Reno proudly shared as an “achievement” – being named the No. 23…
Between Nigeria and Kemi Badenoch: An Appraisal
There are lessons from the bitter exchanges generated by Kemi Badenoch’s negative comments about Nigeria. Monday Philips Ekpe writes Ordinarily, the recent election of Kemi Badenoch as the head of…
Nyesom Wike: My Man of the Year, by Ken Ugbechie
His name is Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, from Rivers State. He’s the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). An office he’s held for barely a year and a half. Precisely…
IOCs Divestment: Navigating regulations, unlocking growth opportunities for indigenous oil companies
By Akpandem James In recent years, international oil companies (IOCs) operating in Africa have been moving to sell off some of their assets and relocate to more profitable, environmentally and…
Army’s contnuing war on Okuama, by Pius Mordi
More than nine months after 17 soldiers were killed at Okuama during a mission the Army is yet to explain to Nigerians, the revenge operation in the community which…
Why African tech billionaires are quiet, by Edet Umoh-Akpan
At a breakout session during the 2019 ITU Telecom World in Budapest, Hungary, the discussion drifted to why tech billionaires and tech mega-rich do not flaunt their wealth in your…
For Zulum, out-of-school should not be out-of-skill, by Ken Ugbechie
The issue of out-of-school children is troubling. As troubling as the reality of Almajiri in northern Nigeria and the culture of touts (Agbero) in southern Nigeria. While this essay is…
Oborevwori: Garlands for the homeboy, by Felix Ofou
As the saying goes, a prophet is without honour at home. Most heroes die uncelebrated or honoured by their kith and kin. Often, it is strangers who tell the…
Omo-Agege’s epiphany of lies, by Felix Ofou
Finally, former Deputy Senate President (DSP), Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has woken up from a troubled rest. A man who was severely defeated in a contest he lost so woefully, deserved…
Delta and transparency in governance, by Afam Nweze
At inauguration on May 29, 2023, Delta governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, made a solemn pledge; to use the state’s resources for the advancement of the state. He promised to…