“All the gang of those who rule us, hope our quarrels never stop, helping them to split and fool us, so they can remain on top.” Bertolt Brecht I didn’t set out to be a politician. I was a lawyer, an advocate for justice, a real estate developer and a citizen who believed in service….
BY FIDELIS EGUGBO An Economist will gladly tell you that, “the value of money is what one can do with the money” and a proud Catholic will say, “the greatest sacrifice that you can make as a Christian is, engaging in the act of charity.” A politician who has keyed into the MORE Agenda of…
..Orders Senate To Recall her. The Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered the Nigerian Senate to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was handed a six-month suspension over gross misconduct. In her judgment delivered Friday, Justice Binta Nyako said the duration of the suspension was unduly excessive as it deprived the people of Kogi Central…
BY OTITI AKPOVOKEBefore now, the values of integrity, hard work, and moral uprightness were highly esteemed. Communities recognized individuals not by the size of their wealth but by the depth of their character.Today, the reverse is unfortunately the case.Nigeria’s moral compass appears to be broken. The society now places superficial wealth above honesty. Young people…
BY EUNICE EMEYAZIAIn recent times, Benue state, known as the food basket of the nation, has been under consistent attacks.Suspected Fulani herdsmen heavily armed, have attacked different villages, settlements and farming communities in the state, killing, raping, or kidnapping and maiming at sight, even at midnight.The attacks have since intensified this year, as according…
BY PSALMS OHWOJITE Recently, the world celebrate father’s day, calling attention to the role a father plays in the upbringing of a child and in the family. There is no doubt that the involvement of a father contributes significantly to a child’s development. Traditionally, fathers have been viewed as material providers and physical protectors of…
By Moses Uzuakpundu The Federal Government’s decision to roll out free education across 33 Federal Science and Technical Colleges (FSTCs) starting in August 2025 is a transformative policy that deserves commendation. Spearheaded under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and embedded in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme, this initiative is not…
By Moses Uzuakpundu In a move widely hailed by analysts and international observers, the Federal Government of Nigeria has confirmed the full repayment of the $3.4 billion loan secured from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. This repayment marks a major fiscal milestone and positions Nigeria more favorably in…
By Moses Uzuakpundu The Federal Government’s decision to roll out free education across 33 Federal Science and Technical Colleges (FSTCs) starting in August 2025 is a transformative policy that deserves commendation. Spearheaded under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and embedded in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme, this initiative is not…
