By Edip Yuksel In a world where moral compasses seem increasingly skewed, the actions of many nations, from East to West, appear to be under the sway of malevolent forces. Recent events have only served to highlight this troubling trend. France and its European allies, by allowing Israel to participate in the Olympics, have revealed…
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 address the perceived marginalisation of the Utugwang people in your appointments since assuming office as the 4th democratically elected Governor of our dear state in the…
By Agba Jalingo The Cross River State Government recently initiated what they called “a comprehensive exercise to remove mentally challenged individuals from the streets of Calabar” to a ‘mental holding centre.’ The statement from the government house claimed that the holding centre was “designed to provide immediate care and rehabilitation for mentally challenged individuals found…
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 tax increase, has sparked outrage among Kenyans who feel it is insensitive to their economic struggles. The scenario bears striking similarities to Nigeria’s current situation, where…
Here are the Top 10 predictions for the debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. 1. This will be the most scripted debate in modern history like much of Biden’s presidency. He set the rules for the debate, so I’d expect it to feel scripted. 2. Biden will exceed expectations. When the bar is set…
OPEN LETTER TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF CROSS RIVER STATE, SENATOR PRINCE BASSEY EDET OTU OVER THE ACCUMULATED UNPAID RETIREES’ GRATUITY. Your Excellency Sir, Distinguished Senator Prince Bassey Otu. Let me use this medium to formally convey hearty congratulations to you on your emergence as the 4th democratically elected Governor of Cross River…
By Dr Dakuku Peterside On a serene Tuesday morning, the 21st of May, my phone buzzed with a WhatsApp message that instantly warmed my heart. It was from the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, a man I consider both a brother and a friend. His invitation to celebrate his first year in office thanksgiving service…
By Victor Okebunmi The Federal Government’s recent lawsuit against all 36 state governments for failing to grant local governments autonomy reveals a deeper issue in Nigeria’s political landscape. State governments’ resistance to local government autonomy stems from a fear of losing power and resources if local governments become more independent. It is puzzling that state…
By Idegu Shadrach I could recall how you extensively supported His Excellency, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in the last presidential election with solid facts. However, four of the leading candidates of the last presidential election – their Excellencies: Atiku Abubakar of PDP, Bola Tinubu of APC, Peter Obi of LP and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of NNPP…
By Chris Edadi One of the greatest qualities of great successful leadership at all levels is selflessness first. Though, it’s every man’s right and privilege to aspire to certain positions of leadership, if opportunities avail themselves or most times it’s created either by man or nature and this is not far from the tussle of…