Opinion

OPINION: NIGERIA—NO BE JUJU BE THIS?

This is not just primitive rural superstition; is practised by all kinds of people, from illiterate herd boys to multi-dregreed university professors. If you don't understand the power of this belief, you will never truly grasp the rich...

OPINION: DID ROTIMI AMAECHI TAKE AN OATH OF SILENCE?

Has Rotimi Amaechi, minister of transportation, lost his trenchant voice to the serpentine politics of Aso Rock? Has the fabled Lion of Ubima been emasculated and magicked into a wimpy cat? Has Chibuike Nwaamaechi, who defied a sitting president;...

OPINION: POLITICAL BRANDING: REDEFINING POLITICKING

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Politics, Elections, Campaigns, Voters, these words mean different things to different people, they are attributed to democracy, a concept that is built on giving equitable representation, but what is representation if a few too many are not involved in...

OPINION: 2023: EMERGING INTRIGUES IN ENUGU POLITICS

Enugu State politics is very interesting and strategic. The fact that the state was the capital of the old Eastern Region makes it even more intriguing. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has governed the state for 21 years. Therefore, the...

OPINION: IMPERATIVE OF MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT IN OGUN CIVIL SERVICE

The civil service refers to a sector of government that comprises workers that are employed on professional merit rather than appointment or election, with tenure that exceeds transitions of political leadership. Since Nigeria's independence, the civil service has continued...

OPINION: THE PURPOSE AND PRICE OF DISRUPTIVE CHANGE

Dear Friends, let me begin by appreciating one of Africa’s finest amazons and founder of the School of Politics, Policy and Governance (SPPG), my sister Dr Mrs Obiageli Ezekwesili (Oby), for continuing to be a key change maker in...

OPINION: OLD OKPEBHO FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY IN EDO STATE: A CALL FOR EQUITY

"Fairness does not mean everyone gets the same. Fairness means everyone gets what they need"- Rick Riordan As a political commentator and concerned democrat, l am indeed constrained to make this personal appeal public, concerning the upcoming primary election into...

OPINION: THE TRAVAIL OF A TRAILBLAZER

On August 25, 2020, when he was sworn in as Minister of Justice and Solicitor General (having previously served as Minister of Municipal Affairs), Mr Kaycee Madu became the first Black person to occupy that high government office in...

OPINION: OIL IS OWNED BY NIGER DELTA NOT NIGERIA

For the record and for posterity, it is imperative to state that oil found in the Niger Delta region belongs to the people of the area.  It is not owned by Nigeria. God provided every habitat with natural resources,...

OPINION: PANDEMIC ENVIRONMENT, SMALL BUSINESSES: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A FOUNDER DIES UNTIMELY?

Small businesses are important for many reasons, be it nano, micro, small, or medium-sized enterprises. On one hand, as an important contributor to any economy, and as the lifeblood of many developing and underdeveloped economies. Small businesses can equally...