Category: Opinion
As Ijaws Synergize For Environmental Regeneration and Economic Sustainability
By Etete Enideneze The enthusiasm of stakeholders towards the maiden Pan-Ijaw Economic Summit, affirms a concern to synergize ideas and chart a new path to economic wellbeing of Ijaws in the Nigerian State. This is coming after series of consultations and interactive sessions with leaders of thought, experts and groups within states where Ijaws are…
ONE WORD ON DSP ALAMCO THE GREAT, 9 YEARS AFTER
Nine years gone, yet memories stay strong just like an evening gone. In all the rivulets, creeks, and waterways of Bayelsa, your name is etched in the hearts of all. Yes, young and old; great and small. Yes, in all of Ijaw Nation, Niger Delta, and Nigeria, DSP illuminates radiant as a shining star that…
CHIEF GABRIEL IGBINEDION AT 90: A LEGACY OF ENTERPRISE AND CULTURAL GRANDEUR
By Godknows B. Igali In virtually all cultures of the world, the age of 90 is not only venerated but also seen as signifying the attainment of the full life cycle and the apogee of spiritual growth. Beyond that, this age is considered as the epitome of accumulation of knowledge and insight into the things…
Right to Reply: The Rantings of Impious Lucky Tubotu and His Co-Laborers from Bilabiri Communities
By Jones Abiri I was surprised to read statements attributed to one Mr. Lucky Tubotu in several online newspapers, claiming to be a member of the Bilabiri 1 and 2 communities, despite his lack of a visibly known identity in the area. I can only characterize his statements as the desperate ranting of a “drowning…
The Gang Up that Befell PDP in Edo Guber Poll
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.
PA AKINTOLA WILLIAMS AND THE LEGACY OF GREATNESS: TERSE REFLECTIONS A YEAR AFTER
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.
Prospects of Developmental Projects in Amassoma: A Promising Future under Sen. Douye Diri’s Government
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…
Rethinking Policies Discriminating Polytechnics And HND Graduates In Nigeria
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…
THE RISING ASSAULT ON SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY AND IMPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
“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 State of Development in Bayelsa: A Comparative Analysis
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…
