We live in interesting times much in fulfillment of the great Chinese adage!. Interesting because of the elastic capacity of political spin doctors to connect totally unrelated political dots to fit into predetermined mindsets. Barely three years ago, the usually combustible atmosphere in Benue State was inflamed by contrived controversies over the siting of a […]
Category archives: Opinion
ON THE ALLEGATION BY CHIDI ODINKALU THAT THE FEDERAL HIGH COURT UNDER THE CHIEF JUDGE HAS BECOME LIKE PRIVATE BEDROOM OF WIKE
BY: SIMON CHUZU EGEDE, MON In a recent post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Professor Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, a former chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, had insinuated that the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court had become a tool in the hands of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, […]
IKEDC ENERGY COST AND INCREASED INSECURITY IN SHANGISHA MAGODO- A CRY FOR GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION
By Sunnie ALEGHE, Ph.D. Security Consultant Threat is any indication or declaration of an intent to inflict harm, damage, or other hostile actions against an individual, organization, or state. Threat encompasses physical violence, economic sanctions, and other forms of aggression. A threat implies a potential for harm and typically involves an element of intimidation or […]
EFCC’S MALICIOUS PERSECUTION OF YAHAYA BELLO TOO OBVIOUS – ODAUDU
By Ms Joy Odaudu I have been following keenly the allegations of Financial misappropriation leveled against his Excellency former Governor Yahaya Bello by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). I am not a fan of the agency though because, the way and manner the EFCC operate most times is against known legal procedure. Often […]
The politics of Ortom’s probe
By Sunday Ogli WHERE service to fatherland is recognised, leaders like Chief Samuel Ortom, the immediate past Governor of Benue State are treated with honour. But that is not so in this clime where achievements and good intentions of leaders are politicised and treated with disrespect. This is a man who for eight years, (2015-2023), […]
WHO IS AFRAID OF BICHI?
By Tunde Kayode SOMETIMES, BEING HATED FOR DOING GOOD IS THE PRICE ONE MUST PAY FOR REFUSING TO COMPROMISE ON INTEGRITY- UNKNOWN I have watched with keen interest, the relentless attempts by different groups and sponsored individuals to tarnish the reputation of the Director General of the Department of State Services, Alhaji Yusuf Magaji Bichi. […]
PRIORITIZING SECURITY: THE ORTOM EXAMPLE
By Andrew Yakubu “The truest kind of leadership demands service, sacrifice, and selflessness”~ Former United States President Barack Obama. I am from Plateau State, but my mother hails from Gwer East local government area of Benue State, so I follow events in my maternal home with avid interest. In the last decade, Benue State, like […]
GUN LICENSING: WHAT ORTOM SAW BUT SOME DIDN’T SEE…
By Andrew Yakubu The former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom said many significant things, some of which were viewed by other people as controversial. But Ortom, a man known for calling injustice by its name while upholding truth, justice and fairness remained steadfast throughout his 8 years as governor. He indeed ran into trouble on […]
Seyi Tinubu: Like Father, Like Son
By Ayuba Ahmad. Oluwaseyi Bola Tinubu (simply referred to as Seyi or ST) is son of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. At thirty-eight, he is a very unique personality in several ways: He is a maverick: easy going, independent, liberal, yet meticulous, cautious and calculating, and above all, so matured in the way he carries […]
ON THE MILESTONES OF ABUBARKAR AUDI AT NSCDC
By Rev Solomon Semaka It was the foremost English writer, William Shakespeare who said , “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” For Dr Abubarkar Ahmed Audi mni, the Commandant General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, his visionary leadership at the paramilitary security agency in […]