Opinion

OPINION: MY VISION FOR ANAMBRA STATE

Umunne m Ndi Anambra, I applied for this job; my party, (the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA) shortlisted me, and you—umunne m Ndi Anambra--- interviewed and employed me as your chief servant, with Dr Onyekachukwu Gilbert Ibezim as my deputy....

OPINION: POWER SHIFT IN 2023: ENOUGH OF THIS ‘IGBO PRESIDENCY’ TRASH

March 16, (THEWILL) - Whosoever came out with the concept of 'Igbo Presidency', whether by omission or outright commission, does not mean well for the Igbos at all. Take it or leave it, it is outrightly derogatory to use...

OPINION: PRIORITY AREAS OF ATTENTION FOR PROF SOLUDO

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It was George Bernard Shaw who said that, “we must reform society before we can reform ourselves.” This statement is the much needed reality in Nigeria, particularly Anambra state, which just elected an erudite and fearless reformist as the...

OPINION: POLITICS AND THE CHURCH IN NIGERIA

It is difficult to imagine that the Church in Nigeria and its leaders would not be interested in politics as Nigeria begins preparations for the general elections in 2023. A heated and emotional controversy was stirred last weekend, when...

OPINION: REVIEW OF CHRISTIAN AID POVERTY REPORT: REIMAGINING PATHS TO HUMAN FLOURISHING

The challenge of poverty is a global one and has attracted the attention of development theorists and practitioners over time. As of today, the challenge remains huge with 750 million people living in extreme poverty, struggling to survive on...

OPINION: PATRIOTISM AND NIGERIA’S LEADERSHIP

It is inherent that love drives every positive virtue in our society. A former Governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha, has recently stated that Nigeria needs a detribalised leader to change results. In view, Senator Okorocha spoke out...

OPINION: THE CASE OF AN OIL PRODUCING NATION WITHOUT A FUNCTIONAL REFINERY

Local refining of petroleum products, especially Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), is one panacea to ending the lingering energy crisis facing Nigeria today. However, why the 11th oil producing nation in the world could not refine petroleum products locally is...

OPINION: A TRIP TO IDUMUJE-UGBOKO: VICTIMS OF 2017 VIOLENCE CRY OUT FOR JUSTICE

Idumuje-Ugboko is a sleepy, rustic, but peaceful and idyllic town nestled in a heap of lush vegetation in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta state. The town is home to prominent Nigerians, and notable among them is Prince...

OPINION: AN ORPHAN CALLED NIGERIA

"The public does not like you to mislead or represent yourself to be something you're not. And the other thing that the public really does like is the self-examination to say, you know, I'm not perfect. I'm just like...

OPINION: YOUTHS PAUPERISED BY VORACIOUS LOOTERS ARE HAUNTING US

Did you hear the cry of African children saying they would rather volunteer to die fighting in Ukraine than die of hunger at home? Call them what you want, they come from the same country and Continent as you....