A line of buses, newly minted in gleaming white, rolled out from the heart of Edo State like emissaries of a vision long overdue. They
Category: Opinion
Nigeria Needs Foresight, Not Firefighting: Rethinking Crisis Leadership for a Fragile Future, By Maureen Okpe
As Nigeria battles overlapping crises—from spiralling insecurity and economic instability to climate shocks and growing social unrest—the question is no longer whether we need change,
Governor Okpebholo: Much Ado About Nothing, By Fred Itua
At every point in the journey of leadership, those in authority must provide not only stewardship but also clarity. The weight of governance often demands
“Guguwar Buhari “Is Gone: The End of Handout Votes in Arewa Politics, By Isaac Abrak
In the wake of Nigeria’s 2015 general elections, a powerful Hausa phrase emerged: “Guguwar Buhari” —literally Buhari’s whirlwind.It aptly captured the tidal wave of support
Weep Not, Asue Ighodalo, By Owaen Fred Itua
In the tragic pages of Weep Not, Child, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o tells the story of youthful dreams caught in the web of colonial betrayal, societal
Gov Okpebholo’s Fiscal Renaissance Earns Edo State N52.6bn IGR in Six Months, By Owaen Fred Itua
Governor Monday Okpebholo-led administration in Edo State, has posted an unprecedented ₦52.6 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) within just six months, a staggering 46%
Re-echoing dangers of Holocaust to prevent reoccurrence, By Fortune Abang
The 1933-1945 Holocaust era during the Nazi regime in World War II may have come and gone, but the international community, diplomats and academics believe
UN80: Our Achievements Should Give Us Hope for a Better Future By Philemon Yang
Eighty years ago this month, the Charter of the United Nations was signed in San Francisco, turning the page on decades of war and offering
OPINION | Understanding the Role of Legislators: A Layman’s Guide to Better Governance, By Dr. Mike Udam
In many of our communities today, there’s a growing confusion about what legislators are elected to do. Some constituents expect lawmakers to build roads, pay
UMTH: Day Management pays a condolence visit to the late Professor Jibril Aminu’s family, By Dr. James Bwala
The management of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) on Thursday, June 11, 2025, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late

