Category: GUEST WRITER

    BY SteVe OsuJi   Though the comment elicited pure, undiluted outrage one dithered in commenting about it initially.   First, Igbo hating seems like a norm for Abike; a trait she cannot help. It seems to have lodge in her DNA like a shrapnel. A number of times,  in her unguarded moments, her true colours would peek from the horizon like the rising sun.   Second, some Yoruba elements have taken Igbo baiting, bashing and hating to a new level in the last decade.   Consider the line…

By BEN OSUAGWU    South East of Nigeria is unarguably the economic hub or heartbeat of the Nigeria Commercial activities. Virtually all the States are trending in various types of businesses. Unfortunately, for the people of the Eastern part of the country to clear their goods from the Seaport, they have to travel to Lagos. This poses serious danger and high cost of goods and transportation to the people. Recent developments have shown that the non availability of any Seaport in the South East is a deliberate policy of the…

Expectedly, opinions have remained divided on the truce between the feuding parties in the Rivers State crisis as hammered out by President Tinubu, particularly in terms of what it bodes for the peace of the state. Going by the sketch of the details already in the public domain, it is clear that the suspended governor came out far worse than his supporters could have imagined. Going by the terms of the settlement, not only is the governor precluded from having a go at a second term which he is constitutionally…

True to the prediction of the Nigeria Meteorological Agency, NiMet, warning some states of the federation to prepare for possible flooding, states like Niger and Kogi are already  reeling in the devastating effects of the disaster that hit the two northcentral states recently. Already the flood disaster has claimed several lives and destroyed many property including homes. Reports indicate that over 150 people were confirmed dead from the said flooding; over 3000 persons displaced with over 250 houses destroyed so far in the affected states. The trend of flooding in…

By Ebere Uzoukwa. The recent commendation by the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, of Governor Alex Otti’s efforts in reconstructing federal roads in Abia State has delivered a major blow to cynics and critics who have relentlessly peddled misinformation. The minister’s visit to Abia and his glowing praise of the governor’s dedication to infrastructure development reaffirm that Governor Otti enjoys a productive working relationship with the federal government. This acknowledgment stands as a clear testament to Governor Otti’s commitment to collaborative governance and his capacity to forge strategic partnerships…

By Dan Opara As Imo State edges closer to the pivotal 2027 governorship election, the political atmosphere is already thick with permutations, alignments, and rising ambitions. Though still two years away, stakeholders and political actors across the three senatorial zones—Owerri, Okigwe, and Orlu—are quietly yet fervently advancing their interests in a bid to secure the state’s top seat. Zonal Aspirations and the Charter of Equity Central to the pre-election discourse is the Imo Charter of Equity—a framework envisioned to promote justice and balanced power rotation among the three zones. Its…

 By  Ho.MASA CICO(08139408008)*  The debate about power rotation and zoning in Imo State has taken center stage as the state hurtles towards a new political dispensation in 2027. Owerri Zone is increasingly making a strong case for why it deserves the next turn to produce the governor of Imo State. With a rich cultural heritage, significant demographic importance, and pressing developmental needs, Owerri Zone leadership aspirations are not just about politics, but about development, progress, and the welfare of the people. The power rotation arrangement in Imo State dates back to…