Opinion Corner

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 …

By Sota Omoigui – Co-author, Nigerian National Anthem (medicinechief@aol.com) Preamble: President Buhari: If Nigeria does not kill corruption, Corruption will kill Nigeria Sicilian Mafia: A fish rots from the head History President Buhari won his initial election in 2015 under the mantra of an anti-corruption crusader. Seven years later, it is obvious to the country and the world, that President …

By Adekunle Adekoya Students in higher institutions of learning, particularly those in public universities ,had barely returned to school after the Yuletide break when signals emerged that their teachers, organised under the banner of Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, will drop the chalk and go on strike for the umpteenth time. Reason for the strike, this time around, is …

By Osehobo Victor Ofure Many have heard of the APC Professionals Forum, but may not be aware that it is a registered support group of the party. The forum comprises teachers, media practitioners, doctors, nurses, lawyers, academia, clergy engineers and ICT personnel among others as technocrats, intellectuals, experts and professionals across fields, disciplines and areas of human endeavors who are …

By Ladesope Ladelokun When a great number of Imo citizens shunned repeated calls by the Imo State Government to ignore the Independent People of Biafra’s, IPOB, sit-at-home order during President Buhari’s recent visit to the state, it, for the umpteenth time, signposts a country appearing to be dangerously lost to gunmen. Of course, it would be dubious to speak with …