Category: Opinion

The 10th Senate’s Legislative Betrayal
By Darlington Onyebuchi Agoha The halls of the National Assembly, intended to safeguard the will of the people, have instead become the site of a profound democratic regression. By rejecting the mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the 10th Senate have effectively…

When Circumstance Threatens a Child’s Future
History and experience show that growing into adulthood without meaningful education, vocational skills, or a clear sense of purpose is daunting. Young people in such situations are more susceptible to negative influences and lost opportunities. Society has witnessed too many of these cases, where early intervention might have changed the outcome.

If Isaac Adaka Boro Were Alive Today: A Painful Question for the Ijaw Nation’s Leaders
By Tariladei Osi Dear Ateke Tom, Asari Dokubo, Kingsley Kuku, Government Tompolo, and the leadership of IYC, INC, MEND, PANDEF, and others; this question is asked with deep pain and sincere concern. If you were to stand today before the late Isaac Adaka Boro, would he be proud of the current state of the Ijaw…

Bad News For Nigerian Terrorist Sympathizers: Trump Can Deploy The US Military On Foreign Soil Without Congressional Approval For Up To 90 Days!
Some are talking of invasion. Again I ask, in view of the fact that the Nigerian government is part of this operation, are you accusing the Nigerian government of being complicit in the invasion of Nigeria?

Is an Alleged Election Rigger Being Considered as an Ambassadorial Nominee?
By Darlington Onyebuchi Agoha Your Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,While it is unquestionably your constitutional prerogative to appoint individuals of your choice into public office, history will ultimately judge the legacy you leave behind. Sir, Nigerians are compelled to ask: what is the rationale and objective behind the reported nomination of Professor Mahmud Yakubu as…

Understanding Nnamdi Kanu’s Witness List
If the court permits these witnesses to testify, the proceedings could expose uncomfortable truths about governance, law enforcement, and political accountability—while also putting pressure on the Tinubu administration amid renewed calls from the Southeast for Kanu’s release.

Nnamdi kanu- I Had A dream To Write: Nnamdi Kanu and the Question of Justice: Between Law, Politics and the Nigerian State
“Kanu’s detention isn’t just personal injustice; it’s a tinderbox. Southeast insecurity as observed in attacks on police, and the “sit-at-home” paralysis worsened post-rendition, costing billions and lives. Releasing him de-escalates, fostering dialogue as urged by RULAAC’s 2025 Enugu Summit. Politically, it’s pragmatic: Figures like Peter Obi and Kenneth Okonkwo cite ethnic bias and ask “why…

Dr. Samuel Ogbuku: A Leader Whose Kindness Inspires Lasting Progress
Through his leadership, Dr. Ogbuku has shown that kindness is not a weakness but a powerful force for unity and progress. His ability to empathize with the challenges of the Niger Delta has translated into initiatives that not only address infrastructural gaps but also uplift communities and restore dignity to individuals. Whether through community engagements,…

THE EXTRAVAGANCE OF POWER: A CRITIQUE OF DR SAMUEL OGBUKU’s LAVISH BIRTHDAY AMID N’DELTA’s ENDURING MISERY
What should have been a modest milestone in a life ostensibly dedicated to public service has instead morphed into a multi-phase extravaganza, spanning cities within Nigeria and reportedly extending beyond its borders, all funded at least in substantial part—by the very taxpayers whose plight the NDDC was established to alleviate.

HOW OUTDATED CENSUS DATA UNDERMINES NIGERIA’S DEVELOPMENT
It is high time we conducted another census to obtain reliable, verifiable, and up-to-date data for informed planning and policymaking. The upcoming Population and Housing Census, which will be a digital and biometric-based exercise, will certainly lay a solid foundation for evidence-based national planning and the implementation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.









