Opinion Corner

By Erasmus Ikhide Dr. Daudu Ayu of Yelwata and Daudu communities in Goma Local Area of the state where the attacks took place reproved President Tinubu’s terrorists patronizing comments as tragic. Dr. Ayu’s words: “I am alarmed that the president described the massacre as warring communities. Obviously, he perceives the genocide as farmers-herders clashes. The Fulani islamic terrorists are the …

By Erasmus Ikhide The people of Benue State deserve better. Governor Alia and President Tinubu must prioritize their safety and security, taking decisive action to address the root causes of the conflict. The silence and inaction must end, and the killings must stop. The pogrom and genocide in Benue State are a stark reminder of the security challenges facing Nigeria. …

By Diagi Lucky Today, Ewu Agbede Old Road has been reduced to a foot path – now in an absolute deplorable condition and left to rot away. Edo State is blessed with a Catholic Monastery. That is to say that one of the best missionary wonders in the world is cited in Ewu, Edo State. This crucial access road should …

By Dave Ikhueoya Governor Okpebholo should prioritize governance and addressing the needs of Edo State’s citizens. And the APC should refrain from engaging in politically motivated attacks on opposition leaders at a time Edo people are demanding for accountability and transparency from his chaotic administration. In upholding the principles of democracy, fairness, and justice, the APC government in Edo State …

By Erasmus Ikhide The decision to solely have himself immune from the electric power supply debacle while the nation is in total darkness has further exacerbated energy apartheid — where the privileged few secure constant, clean energy while the majority remains trapped in a system that exploits 99% of citizens for providing darkness. To be sure, the N10 billion allocation …

By Erasmus Ikhide I expressed my concerns about the military’s evasiveness when Defence Headquarters said the deadly Benue and Plateau attackers were foreign Fulani herders. Yet, they are being pampered and allowed to move around with their cattle and weapons, destroy farms, burn houses and kill Nigerian citizens freely. What was the Defence Headquarters’ intention by describing them as herders …

By Erasmus Ikhide Without mincing words, Nigeria is tragically at a tipping point—to say the least—that foreign nationals who are alleged  Islamic Fulani terrorists have now been allowed to chase Nigerian citizens away from their homes and farmlands while huge numbers of internally displaced persons (IDP) camps are littered across the country and the military is seemingly throwing its hands …

By Isah Aliyu Chiroma Building trust between the government and local populations is critical. The government needs to make its citizens believe every step it takes to address their challenges. Many communities feel abandoned by the state and this disenchantment often fuels support for insurgent groups. Grievances can be addressed through dialogue, and inclusive governance can foster a more resilient …

By Eben Enasco A notable politician once said sometimes ago that once you cross over to the ruling APC, your sins are forgiven irrespective of the people’s opinion against such politicians. The fear factor of bias and oppression attributed to the electoral umpire, Judiciary and anti-graft agency, is perceived as a key reason for sudden moves of members of the …

By Erasmus Ikhide For almost two decades, the right to religious freedom has rapidly deteriorated in the West African country. Since the rise of Islamic terrorist groups in 2009, Nigeria’s Christian community has faced extremist violence at an alarming rate. From then until today, more than 80,000 Christians have been slaughtered by violent insurgency groups — and the silence from …