The message from Tinubu’s men, by Pius Mordi
Aso Rock’s media team is in overdrive. Not with a flurry of messages to acquaint Nigerians with the sterling accomplishments of their principal, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Apparently, they have…
Delta State’s 2025 Budget: A Mirage of Progress? Right to reply
By Felix Ofou Mr Godwin Anaughe’s vituperations on the Delta State 2025 proposed budget follows a familiar refrain. It is riddled with inanities, distorted facts and manipulations which seek to…
Another rudderless debate on Coast Guard, by Pius Mordi
A combination of factors make Nigeria’s maritime status special. Its coastline of 853 kilometres, its over seven port complexes dotting the coastline and huge population, albeit now with very limited…
Okowa and EFCC: The facts, the fiction, and the fairy tale, by Olisa Ifeajika
We have observed the desperate attempt by some dubious elements and a section of the media to malign His Excellency, Senator, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, the immediate past Governor of Delta…
1966 coups, Aburi, Biafra, Asaba Massacre, Gowon: Adebayo Williams on Chuks Iloegbunam
By Tony Eluemunor. I know that many would wish that the Biafran war tragedies should be swept into deep history and should no longer be discussed. My take on that…
For every minor there are many felons, by Ken Ugbechie
I took a good look at the minors arraigned by the Nigeria Police as suspects who plotted, schemed and openly called for regime change. A judge heard the case and…
Fuel price crisis: Why Dangote is against exploiting Nigerians
By Luke Onyekakeyah The recent disclosure by the Dangote Refinery that it sells PMS (petrol) at N990 per litre into trucks exonerates the company from blame of being part of…
Remi Tinubu’s prayerthon to save Nigeria, by Pius Mordi
By the projections of the First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, 313 individuals will recite the Qur’an, culminating in the recitation of the Holy text 2,191 times for national stability…
MEDIA GAFFES, BY EBERE WABARA: Department, Not Departmental, Store
WE begin this week with an intervention by Mr. Kenneth Chioma Ugbechie, a highly-respected language activist: “Please note that ‘uplift’ is shorthand for ‘upliftment,’ ‘witch-hunt’ is shorthand for ‘witch-hunting,’ and…
It’s out! Soyinka’s Metamorphosis: Echoes from the People’s Mandate, a rare book by Sunny Igboanugo
Why I wrote this riposte to Professor Soyinka Today I formally announce the publication of my book, titled: Soyinka’s Metamorphosis: Echoes from “The People’s Mandate,” a copy of which has…