By Fred Itua In the heart of Nigeria’s South South region lies a state uniquely positioned as a transit and gateway corridor—Edo State. For decades, its strategic location made it a pivotal hub for movement across the country, linking the South East, South South, South West, and even Northern Nigeria. It was this geographical advantage...
By Jackson Udom Exactly two years today, 13th June, 2025, Senator Godswill Akpabio, clocks two years in office as the President of the 10th Senate and Chairman, National Assembly of Nigeria, having contested, won and sworn-in on the 13th of June 2023. As the President of the 10th Senate, the Ukana-born lawyer cum politician has...
By Fred Itua The recent scenes of widespread flooding in Benin City the Edo State capital, have once again brought to the fore a troubling question: What happened to the $150 million spent on flood control by the immediate-past administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki?The floods, which left many roads impassable and homes submerged, have caused...
By Ambassador ‘Sola Enikanolaiye The Administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR celebrated two years in office a few days ago on Thursday, 29th May 2025. It is important that one pauses to take an insider look at the journey so far, as well as chart the course for the remaining part of his first...
As governance, peace, law, and order gradually reestablish themselves in Rivers State, businesses and commercial activities are stabilizing, which in turn fosters economic growth in the region. Recently, the National Assembly established a 20-member ad hoc committee with the responsibility of overseeing and critically evaluating the performance and achievements of the emergency rule in the...
By Fred Itua History often favours those who understand that leadership is not merely about occupying space but about navigating time. In the grand arc of statecraft, it is not the noise that endures—it is the impact. Power, if not used to negotiate the well-being of the people, is nothing more than a fleeting privilege....
By Fred Itua As Governor Monday Okpebholo marks six months in office, the government of Edo State proudly reflects on a period defined by decisive leadership, people-centred policies, and visible progress across critical sectors.Since assuming office on November 12, 2024, Governor Okpebholo has demonstrated a relentless commitment to the welfare of Edo people and the...
In the last few weeks, I have consistently reviewed the activities of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in Lagos and I have come to one conclusion: he is more of a statesman than a politician. He has weathered the storm on many fronts and remains calm amidst what seems like distractions.As I settled down at my library...
By Kassim Afegbua. To say that he is garrulous may be an overreach, but he comes across as a man with no scruples; one whose intellectuality is drab, and understanding of issues, somewhat limited. He makes statements before weighing their implications. Since Peter Obi garnered this nascent Obidient movement for the 2023 election, he maintains...
By Fred Itua In an age where global development is increasingly measured by a set of universally accepted indicators such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Human Development Index (HDI), and the Global Competitiveness Report, the role of subnational governments in aligning with these benchmarks cannot be overstated. For states and regions...
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced significant changes to its Executive Board, following the completion of tenure by four long-serving Executive Directors. The retirements, which take effect on January 1, 2026, include Deputy Managing Director Mr. Muyiwa Akinyemi, and Executive Directors Mrs. Abiola Bawuah, Mr. Alex Alozie, and Mrs. Sola Yomi-Ajayi. In line...
Prominent Nigerian leaders have harped on the need for national unity through peaceful cohesion as a panacea to sustainable growth and development in the country. The leaders, include the National Security Adviser (NSA) Malam Nuhu Ribadu, Director-General of the Department of State Services Mr Oluwatosin Ajayi, Benue Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, Gombe State Governor...
A faction of the Accord Party has elected Mr Clement Bamigbola as its candidate for the Osun Aug. 8, 2026 governorship election in the state. Bamigbola was elected by a voice vote of 300 delegates during the party’s primary on Sunday in Osogbo. The Chairman of the Primary Electoral Committee, Olufemi Ogundare, declared Bamigbola the party’s candidate....
.Intercepts US, Canada, Sweden-bound Opioids In Black Soup Containers, Designer Wears Three weeks after escaping arrest at his home in Anguwan Makera, Kuta, Shiroro local government area of Niger state, a notorious supplier of illicit drugs to bandits operating in the area, 33-year-old Mohammed Sani (alias Gamboli) has been arrested by operatives of the National...
The Federal Government has announced a nationwide prohibition on the admission and transfer of students into Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) in all public and private secondary schools. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Sunday by Mrs Folasade Boriowo, Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education....
