Barr. Justin IyohaEsan Central LG Recently, The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, said the process of seeking his successor ahead of the Governorship election in 2024 must reflect fairness, equity, and a sense of inclusion, as his administration’s focus is to finish strong. The Governor further stated “It is not in his place to […]
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GOVERNOR OBASEKI’S ASSAULT ON DEMOCRACY : A CALL FOR CAUTION
The political melodrama going on presently inside Dennis Osadebe House in Edo State has left many students of politics with no doubt as to how endangered democracy is becoming by the day. Political watchers are at a loss as to how the office of the deputy governor is being violated by the governor, to the […]
Abuja’s Metro Rail To Nowhere!
By Austin Maho PhD Nothing typifies the inherent corruption, waste and bare faced duplicity in government than the recent award of a five billion naira contract for the rehabilitation of vandalized sections of Abuja mass transit rail system by the Federal Capital Territory Administration. The humongous allocation is been made without asking why a project […]
Dynamic Leadership of RT. Hon. Comrade Phillip Shaibu: Edo State’s Beacon of Progress
In the realm of dynamic politics and progressive governance, few individuals can exhibit the remarkable drive and dedication of RT. Hon. Comrade Phillip Shaibu, the esteemed Deputy Governor of Edo State. Through his visionary style of leadership, Shaibu has become the beacon of hope, paving the way for unprecedented growth and development in the state. […]
COMRADE PHILIP SHAIBU: THE “SON OF A NOBODY” BUT SOMEBODY
As little as David he could end the reign of Goliath, whom everyone avoided. Goliath was a colossus who reigned and felt like he owned the world. He felt no one, not even little David, could dare him. Those who tried him met their Waterloo. Goliath became a temporary lord until David’s arrival and courageous […]
THE JIMOH IJEGBAI, I KNOW, AND THE TRUTH HE TOLD US
By Osakwe Aibuedefe Akugbe Ordinarily, Hon. Jimoh Ijegbai would have passed for an honest and stable man, but his recent utterances and actions, claiming to be one of the Edo North Leaders, have left so much to be desired in a man who, on his own, had accused the Governor of Edo state of corruption […]
PHILIP SHAIBU: THE YOUTH GOVERNOR!
By Assin Godstime The fate of who replaces the present Governor of Edo State will be revealed by November 2024. Several persons have shown interest in succeeding Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, including his deputy, Comrade Philip Shaibu, whom I have dubbed “The Youth Governor” in this piece. Shaibu, comrade and politician, is one of […]
In Honour of Global Statesman Extraordinaire, Chief Emeka Anyaoku @ 90 Years
By: Godknows Igali Rt. Hon. Chief Emeka Anyaoku, one of Nigeria’s best and most celebrated ever, entered the hallowed chamber of the eldest living patriarchs as he marked his 90th birthday anniversary on 18th January, 2023. Homebred from Nigeria’s premier University of Ibadan, which by all standards, stands out as a leading centre of learning […]
Nigerian Army, where Reuters got it wrong
By Philip Agbese During the 2010 Jos riots and the subsequent months, international news wire service, Reuters, did a disservice to Nigeria that many people might not have noticed but which was nonetheless bad, horrible actually for a news outlet that is perpetually steeped in virtue signaling. At that time, Reuters was engaged in reporting […]
NYSC-TF AS PMB’S GREATEST LEGACY
By Vincent Pam A leader is not just a person that is known for his personalities, a leader is one that is remembered for the impact of the critical decisions he took while in position of authority, and this impact becomes the core element of his legacy when he’s long gone. We say that, “The […]