Opinion Corner

By Erasmus Ikhide Furthermore, the police’s swift action in Uromi, where 14 suspects were arrested in connection with the killing of alleged 10 travelers, highlights the discrepancies in how justice is served in Nigeria and a reflection of the celebration of the travesty of justice. It’s essential for the authorities to ensure that justice is served in all these cases, …

By Erasmus Ikhide While some have hailed the killing as a necessary measure to combat the rising tide of kidnapping and insecurity, others have condemned it as a form of “jungle justice” that undermines the rule of law and perpetuates a culture of violence. However, beyond the emotive reactions to this incident, lies a more profound and disturbing reality. The …

By Erasmus Ikhide The alleged conspiracy involves the deliberate manipulation of the power sector to create a lucrative market for generators. This has led to a situation where Nigeria, despite having the potential to generate sufficient electricity, remains plagued by power outages and reliance on generators. To address this crisis, the Federal Government must take decisive action. One immediate step …

By Erasmus Ikhide The latest incident involves the death of a three-year-old child due to the unprofessional application of a drip (intravenous rehydration). This heartbreaking event is not an isolated incident; numerous other deaths have been reported, including newborns and mothers. The hospital’s management has shown a shocking lack of accountability and urgency in addressing these incidents. Despite the gravity …

By Erasmus Ikhide That Tinubu dutifully and fearfully acted out the scripts of Nyesom Wike, his Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, to truncate democracy, regardless of his pretentious hogwash of referencing the Supreme Court’s patronizing declaration that “there is no government in Rivers State,” has been part of the larger scheme to override the will of the people. The …

By Erasmus Ikhide At a lecture in Abuja recently, where the topmost military leadership were in attendance, the Director-General of Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajaya advocated that Nigerians who are of age should bear arms to serve as the first line of defense mechanism against terrorism. I’m not sure that the timely suggestion made any …

By Erasmus Ikhide We must not forget the critical moments in Nigeria’s history and the crucial role NIIA played, which are significant in shaping the country’s response to major events, such as independence, civil war, and economic crises. During that period, the NIIA’s research and recommendations served as catalysts for change, influencing Nigeria’s foreign policy, international relations, and domestic development …

By Erasmus Ikhide For IBB, silencing a gadfly journalist known for his fearless reporting and criticism of his corrupt and inhuman government assassination became the best option, in the reckoning of the global community. It was even more traumatizing on his book launch in Abuja where the oppressors gathered, showing off obscene wealth in misanthropic grandeur. IBB who has escaped …

By Erasmus Ikhide Ribadu, as the former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), investigated several high-profile Nigerian politicians for corruption. Some of the notable ones included Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Ribadu investigated Tinubu, the current President of Nigeria during his tenure as Governor of Lagos State; Orji Uzor Kalu, a former Governor of Abia State and a serving …

By Erasmus Ikhide In the days ahead, we may be heading to a zero-order Edo in which rules are replaced by the power of thuggery—a very difficult and chaotic environment for businesses and law-abiding, decent humans to operate in. The question is, how is Okpebholo finding the way to a new rules-based order that more accurately reflects the Edo actual …