Author: Inyali Peter
On Monday, Governor Bassey Otu, leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, announced the party’s consensus chairmanship candidates for the forthcoming local government elections. In …
The Nigerian National Assembly is a complex institution with sophisticated internal politics that often surpass those of secular politics. Its seniority system, similar to Nigeria’s secondary school hierarchy, can …
Yesterday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially declared Sen. Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of the Edo State governorship election held on Saturday, …
Nigeria, blessed with an abundance of mineral resources, stands as one of the richest nations in the world. Yet, in a cruel twist of fate, it seems that when …
About a month ago, I had an interesting conversation with a senior citizen who retired as a top management staff of NNPC on fuel subsidy. Our discussion was prompted …
By Inyali Peter The recent appointment of 50 aides by the University of Calabar (UNICAL) first female President, Blessing Alims, has sparked widespread criticism. However, while I don’t condone …
Your Excellency, the People’s Governor Sir, I write to you with concern and a hint of shock. As a vocal advocate for equity and fairness, I am compelled to …
As Kenya faces widespread protests against the government’s finance bill, Nigerian leaders would do well to take heed of the warning signs. The proposed bill, which includes a controversial …
For a long time, a misconception has persisted in Nigeria about the rights of workers, including civil and public servants, to actively participate in politics. Many have believed that …
To enhance accountability and encourage our lawmakers to do more, three weeks ago, we embarked on a review of the one-year performances of national assembly members from Cross River …
