Opinions, editorials, and analysis from EMTV News—commentary on politics, society, business, and current events, with diverse perspectives
Opinions, editorials, and analysis from EMTV News—commentary on politics, society, business, and current events, with diverse perspectives
By Darlington Onyebuchi Agoha Politics was once described as the “art of the possible.” Today, in the hands of the valueless, it has become the “art of the heist.” We are witnessing a peculiar era in which leadership is no longer a call to service but a refuge for those who lack the character to…
By Darlington Onyebuchi Agoha For a decade, Nigeria has been trapped in a relentless relay race of incompetence. The baton—laden with debt, insecurity, and economic stagnation—was passed from the lethargic hands of Muhammadu Buhari to the turbulent grip of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Same party, same promises, yet a deeper pit for the common man. The…
Three years on, Hon. Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei, MNSE, has delivered a compelling scorecard of stewardship—demonstrating what is possible with a reliable and dependable leader. His humility and down-to-earth approach to issues concerning his people remain worthy of emulation and continued support.
By Daniel Alabrah The sunny skies over Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, on Friday, April 10, 2026, exuded more than the usual humid breeze. They were not only friendly and beautifully blue but also doused the fears of most residents about the unpredictability of the weather. For a state in the heart of the rainforest…
By Darlington Onyebuchi Agoha Dear Obi Cubana, I recently came across headlines where you claimed to have made your first millions during your NYSC service in 1999. While you present this story as a “motivational” milestone, let me remind you of a reality you seem to overlook: success is not a new phenomenon, and real…
Under Governor Diri’s stewardship, Bayelsa has been reshaped not by slogans or spectacle, but by deliberate, compassionate governance that blends visionary planning with an almost paternal care for the people who call the “Glory of all Lands” their home.
By Darlington Onyebuchi Agoha The clock of leadership is not measured by the ticking of seconds, but by the tangible pulse of the people. As President ’s administration navigates its third year, the prevailing sentiment across Nigeria suggests a disturbing dissonance between official rhetoric and the lived realities of millions. While the government speaks of…
A Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering, Prof. Osaisai represents experience, unity, and a clear vision for a stronger Ijaw nation. He has listened, engaged in strategic consultations with key Ijaw stakeholders and executive members of various zones and chapters of the INC in the nationality, and prepared for the task ahead. This is not just a vote—it is a decision about the collective destiny of the Ijaw people.
For the people of Southern Ijaw, one project stands above all—the Angiama–Oporoma Road. For over 60 years, successive administrations failed to make this a reality. Governor Diri did.
