Obaseki was able to defeat the APC in 2020 not because he was well grounded politically, but because the Edo electorate saw him as someone being oppressed by a political godfather and benefactor. The infighting in APC both at the national and state levels contributed to his being re-elected for second term.
Today, the usage “titan” is often ascribed to someone who is god-like and influential in given fields. On 4th September 2024, that word resurfaced compellingly in Lagos to remember a contemporary giant, Pa Akintola Williams, one year after his departure on 11th September 2023.
By Ere Efeke and Robinson Erebi Amassoma, a vibrant community in the Ogboin Clan of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, is looking forward to witness a significant transformation under the leadership of Sen. Douye Diri and his prosperity government. With a keen focus on developmental awareness, several projects and programs have been identified by stakeholders…
By Etete Enideneze Federal Government’s policies on polytechnics, monotechnics and the diplomas awarded, have continued to fuel discrimination against the institutions and the large number of graduates they turn out annually. A new policy directive requiring HND graduates to present certificate of one-year Industrial Training (IT) before deployment for the mandatory National Youth Service Corps…
“Sovereign Immunity” is perhaps the oldest notion of international law and has existed from when the formal development of human society had its nascence. According to Professor EH Feichbenfield, (1931) a leading scholar in the field, this goes back to the oldest norms of what was considered wrong and right. Indeed, it was premised on the fact that all collections of human beings are equal to one another and, should, be respected as such. From the most unrecorded and uncodified ancient systems of morality and international jurisprudence, it was recognised that in the same way in which men are bonded by certain standards or behaviour, various collections of human groups must conform to what is generally accepted as right in their relationships.
By Furoebi Freedom Sheba Akene Introduction In recent years, it has become increasingly difficult to openly discuss and comment on issues in Bayelsa State without facing insults and backlash from paid agents referred to as “data boys.” This has created a culture of silence among the elders in the state, leaving only sycophants and compromised…
By Hon. Keku Godspower The past three days have been an incredibly enriching experience as we came together for the State Executive Members’ retreat,The opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, share innovative ideas, and forge stronger bonds with my esteemed colleagues has been invaluable. The success of this retreat is a testament to our collective…
By Festus Adedayo Undoubtedly, the political matrimony between President Bola Tinubu and Northern Nigeria is at Talaq stage. Talaq is the Islamic unilateral repudiation of a marital union. There are no sobs, no wails. No dabbing of the face with a handkerchief. But, the dusts provoked by the matrimonial dislocation hang notoriously in the sky….
Paying as much as $100m dollars for a Presidential jet for a country that is the poverty capital of the World and has more out-of-school children with over 40% food inflation is the height of concern for the people’s feelings.
By Timipre Marlin Sylva I once read a play by Prof. Ola Rotimi of blessed memory titled: OUR HUSBAND HAS GONE MAD AGAIN. In the prevailing circumstances in Bayelsa State, I thought that play should have been about a Governor who goes mad from time to time. Seeing statements credited to Gov. Douye Diri at…
