By Bayo Onanuga Some Nigerians and armchair analysts are often quick to criticise the Federal Government for perceived shortcomings in security, highlighting isolated incidents such as kidnappings, improvised explosive devices, suicide bombings, and attacks in parts of the country. Such perceptions, however, tend to downplay and discount the heroic exploits
By Ebuka Ukoh A country that cannot protect its foot soldiers does not hold out any promise of safety to ordinary citizens. That is the hard truth Nigeria must confront now. The untimely felling of Oseni Omoh Braimah, commander of the 29 Task Force Brigade, Maiduguri, in a coordinated attack
By ADEMOLA OSHODI Armed groups operating across Nigeria’s northern and western corridors have adapted faster than the structures designed to contain them. They attack within Nigerian territory, withdraw across borders, and return with renewed capacity. This pattern persists because enforcement has often stopped where the threat does not. President Bola
By Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele Globally, history has almost often provided humanity with the clearest verdict on leadership. Today in our state, Edo, and examining the education sector, that verdict is beginning to take shape, drawing a sharp distinction between a recent period of decline and a new phase of
By Emem Benson The unfolding situation surrounding the University of Maritime Studies, Oron (UMSO) presents a critical test of Nigeria’s commitment to the rule of law, institutional coherence and policy credibility. What should have been a seamless and legally straightforward transition, from the defunct Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron
By Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele. When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu addressed thousands of delegates at Eagle Square, Abuja, on Friday, March 27, 2026, during the All Progressives Congress (APC) 4th Elective National Convention, he distilled his message into a single, commanding theme: “Unity in Progress: Consolidating the Renewed Hope Agenda.”
By Dr Patrick Akhere Ebojele When Senator Monday Okpebholo assumed office as Governor of Edo State, he didn’t try to impress with lofty promises or complicated policy language. His message was straightforward: development must get to the people who actually need it. In Irrua, the headquarters of Esan Central local
By Ebuka Ukoh Nigeria is ranked 106th on the Global Happiness Index. Noteworthy too is that Nigeria, over the years, dropped all the way from 102nd to another position before settling at 106th. At the same time, Nigeria stands among the world’s most terror-affected countries, with violence claiming lives at
By Dr Patrick Akhere Ebojele, PhD The Federal Government has recently urged state governments to deepen public service reforms and strengthen digital transformation. This call has highlighted Edo State under Governor Monday Okpebholo, whose visionary leadership is reshaping governance through technology. The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) in Abuja
_By Samson Ezea_ Age, they say, is not merely a measure of years lived but a reflection of purpose fulfilled and impact made. For the Governor of Enugu State, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, the celebration of his 54th birthday is not simply about marking another year; it is about celebrating a