Category: OP-ED
₦20 Trillion Is Missing From Nigeria’s Federation Account – Olisa Agbakoba
I want to ask Nigerians one simple question, and I want us to actually answer it together: WHERE DOES OUR MONEY GO? The money you collectively earn as a country,
Read MoreA Nation Borrowing Without Building
Nigeria is gradually approaching an economic crossroads that can no longer be ignored, politicized, or hidden behind optimistic government projections. The numbers seem frightening, but even more disturbing is the
Read MoreOpinion: From Sokoto to Sambisa-Nigeria’s Jihadist Crisis Did Not Begin with Boko Haram
By Paul Okojie Nigeria’s jihadist crisis is routinely treated as a post-9/11 phenomenon, an eruption of modern terrorism driven by poverty, ideology, and foreign influence. This interpretation is politically convenient,
Read MoreGovernor Okpebholo’s Integrity-First Approach to Governance
By Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele, PhD Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has been consistent in framing his administration around a simple but demanding idea: that integrity is not a
Read MoreEKPOMA KIDNAP:Misplaced Narratives, and the Need for Fair Public Discourse over security in Edo State
By Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele PhD The recent tragic killing of Citizen Justin Otene in Ekpoma has understandably stirred grief. He was a businessman, a community member, and by all
Read MoreOPINION: Courts, Power and the Shrinking Democratic Space
By Paul Okojie Nigeria’s democracy is designed to be anchored on the supremacy of the ballot. The credibility of the election is sacrosanct and a very intrigal to our nation
Read MoreWhen A Dam Is More Than A Project
By Dr Patrick Akhere Ebojele, PhD The Jattu Dam in Etsako West local government area of Edo State might have been viewed by many, as just another federal water scheme.
Read MoreAn Earthquake Which Redefines Edo Central Political Landscape
By Dr Patrick Akhere Ebojele PhD Edo Central’s political terrain shifted decisively this Tuesday as former Senator Clifford Ordia and ex-House of Representatives member Joseph Edionwele formally exited the very
Read MoreFrom Words to Proof: Gov. Okpebholo’s Game-Changing Tour with Eedris Abdulkareem
By Abdul-Kadir Abdullah In a political environment often dominated by press statements and counter-statements, the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has chosen a different path, one that replaces
Read MoreA Leader Who Delivers on His Word
By Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele In Nigeria’s political landscape, campaign promises are often made with ease but rarely sustained once power is secured. What begins as firm commitments during electioneering
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