By Senator Onyekachi Peter Nwebonyi (senate deputy chief whip) Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki’s appeal for transparency and institutional protection is noted, but his attempt to draw a parallel between his own past case and the current false allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio is fundamentally flawed. The two situations are
Nigeria’s electoral framework is currently facing significant challenges. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been plagued by accusations of corruption, inefficiency, and bias, which have significantly diminished public confidence in the democratic process. As INEC intensifies its efforts to establish an Electoral Offences Tribunal, critics contend that the commission
By Anietie Ekong The year 2024 ended on a momentous note for the people of Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District as they gathered at Ikot Ekpene Township Stadium on December 30, 2024 for the constituency briefing and empowerment programme of the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio. On
By Ebuka Ukoh As February 14 draws nigh, I contemplate the death of intimacy in a digital world and what that might mean if truly the way we love is being reshaped—perhaps even eroded—by our reliance on technology. The advent of dating apps, social media, and AI-driven companionship has profoundly
By Fred Itua On Wednesday, February 5th, 2025, could best be described as a day of gloom in Edo State, and indeed, our country, Nigeria! A black Wednesday as mind blogging, heart renting, and unbelievable revelations were brought to lightGloomy enough to declare for a state wide mourning, with all
By Babajide Balogun An opinion piece titled “Atiku as the Soul of the Opposition” authored by Suleiman Tajudeen and published in The Whistler newspaper on January 13, 2025, warrants a pointed rebuttal, for it is nothing short of a misleading and insidious attempt to undermine the collective wisdom of Nigerians.
By Dennis Olise Leadership, often hailed as the bedrock of progress, remains one of humanity’s most misunderstood and misapplied concepts. As we close one year and step into another, it is crucial to ponder the essence of leadership, especially in the context of governance and its far-reaching impact. This reflection
By Fred Itua As I set out to pen this piece on this serene Sunday afternoon, my mind is drawn to the profound epistle of Apostle Paul to the Corinthians in 1 Corinthians 1:27-29: “But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God
By Law Mefor, PhD The new wave of insecurity in Anambra in particular and the South East has its roots in preaching wealth without work championed by the likes of Fr. Emmanuel Obimma, aka Ebube Muonso. They are merchants of fake miracles and fake prophecies who, for decades, have taught
By Kunle Somorin Although the current reality is pushing up the Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Solomon Olamilekan Yayi, as the candidate to beat in the scheme to replace incumbent Dapo Abiodun as the governor of Ogun State, the ensuing reality points to a grand