Opinion Corner

By Rev David Ugolor We have studied the climate and energy strategy of Shell and other multinational oil and gas companies. Our studies indicate that they fall short of what is required to achieve the Paris Agreement – of limiting the increase in the average global temperature to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. In fact, Shell’s emission reduction targets …

By Aliyu Chiroma Little clouds of dust rise and hang on our air. Up to almost yesterday our minds were molded by fear. The question on our minds was: who will save us?  Not only save us but provide us an atmosphere that can shelter our souls. Today, we seem to live in a charged atmosphere created by the presence …

By Victor Ogiemwonyi The biggest mistake this Government has made, was to devote such large budget allocations to do infrastructure developments, and yet, it has not been able to do it properly, instead it has deprived the essential budget allocations to the most needed social infrastructure. The monies put into some of these projects are lost, because they are now …

By Isah Chiroma Aliyu We failed to elect leaders likely to take us to a land filled with hope, promise, and future greatness for younger generations and those to come. I make these thoughtful insights into our country’s destiny even though I have some insights that leadership is not an easy task. Today, Nigeria as a county has lost hope …

By Erasmus Ikhide Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State is not my friend, but he took a decision I should have taken a long time ago myself if I were seating in Osadebe Avenue as the Governor of the state, by prohibiting the embarrassing and bizarre open-ended practice of prostitution in Benin City. For a fact – except we’re running …

By Victor Ogiemwonyi The recent effort in implementing E-Governance in Edo state, to make the public service effective and efficient, is most commendable, and reflects what can be done when there is focus to do the right thing. The institutional processes put in place, are the most important building blocks for development. No matter what anyone thinks of Godwin Obaseki, …

By Rev David Ugolor Recently, the Africa Network for Environment & Economic Justice, ANEEJ, commissioned a review work on the NDDC Act Amendment Bill ahead of the public hearing on the Bill, currently before the National Assembly. The report has been submitted and we consider it expedient to convene a stakeholders meeting to iron out the issues. We thought we …

By Bidemi Nelson Many victims of domestic violence have often watched in horror as the consequences of their toxic relationships spill on their children. According to UNICEF, over 275 million children witness domestic violence, globally. The impact of witnessing domestic violence on children is many times downplayed or misunderstood. Research reveals hurting a child’s parent, who is an active care-giver, …

By Rev David Ugolor Last week, our organization organized a 2-day seminar for CSOs and journalists on enhancing advocacy skills on anti-corruption and social inclusive reform issues in Nigeria. It was tagged Enhancing Anti-corruption and Social Inclusive Reform Initiatives in Nigeria. It is designed to enhance local civil society organizations’ ability to be positive and responsible change agents in Nigeria. …

By Erasmus Ikhide Osinbajo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), shocked beleaguered Nigerians again yesterday when he shamelessly promised to govern, as President of Nigeria, in the same way that President Muhammadu Buhari has been governing the country! That singular statement should have ended his political career if the …