Opinion

By Francis Dufugha Defection has become a sport in Nigeria's political terrain, played not by the rules of ideology but by the whistles of self-interest. Recent developments…
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By Kola Oredipe Bayelsa State at the moment, is witnessing remarkable transformation in different aspects of development under the current Governor, Senator Douye Diri.…
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By Kola Oredipe When Senator Douye Diri emerged Governor of Bayelsa State in 2020, many people particularly members of the opposition never gave him a chance. Due to…
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I was jolted from a peaceful afternoon nap—not by the rumble of Abuja traffic or breaking news of national importance—but by a friend's nudge and the familiar words: “Wike is on…
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By Francis Dufugha Once a jewel in Nigeria’s democratic crown, Rivers State now lies battered and bruised, a shadow of its former self. Once flowing with the promise of…
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Ijaws occupy a very special place in history in the African continent and the Nigerian state in particular. They are not only among the first inhabitants of the Delta that…
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Former Nigerian Head of State (1976–1979) and two-term civilian president (1999–2007), Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has lately become a vocal proponent of a so-called “homegrown…
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By Kali Gwegwe I've not been a fan of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu right from when he was governor of Lagos State. That does not mean there is nothing good about him. Like a…
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In a manner that evokes the image of a well-rehearsed orchestra, the upper and lower chambers of the National Assembly unanimously chorused their "ayes" to endorse the…
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By: Solomon Olali-Igabo One of the biggest challenge or problem facing Nigeria today as a nation is tribal sentiment and hatred against perceived ethnic groups or individuals.…
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