Category: Opinion

The Edo Governorship tribunal Court case is getting intense. On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Ose Anenih took the stand, spilling the beans on the irregularities within the PDP. His testimony has left everyone wondering what’s coming next.   Anenih’s previous revelations have already given us a glimpse into the PDP’s inner workings, and many are expecting him to expose more about Asue Ighodalo’s election.   The PDP and Asue Ighodalo are already struggling to recover from the court’s previous decision. Anenih’s testimony has dealt another blow to their ambitions, revealing…

Education is the bedrock of personal and societal progress, shaping critical thinking, character, and adaptability. It unlocks the potential of individuals, empowering them to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners. As we reflect on the recent observance of International Education Day, it is an opportune moment to assess the state of education in Edo State and the transformative efforts led by His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo.   Growing up, I was privileged to experience quality education in a conducive environment-clean classrooms, well-equipped halls, and dedicated teachers were the norm. Sadly,…

Since assuming power, the administration has confronted numerous challenges, with insecurity being a significant concern, particularly in the North West geopolitical zone.   North West region has been plagued by increasingly lethal criminal gangs, responsible for mass abductions, farm seizures, and massive internal displacement.   The escalating violence has triggered growing instability in this region, home to approximately 60 million people. Notably, an estimated 84 percent of fatalities linked to criminal groups in the North West region were concentrated in Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Katsina, and Kaduna States.   Despite these…

There is no doubt about what levels of economy Trump inherited from Joe Biden, the United States of America’s 46th President under the Democratic Party. Arguably, Trump inherits a strong economy. Fundamentally, the post-COVID-19 pandemic US economic recovery has been regarded to have outpaced that of other advanced economies in inflation, productivity, and growth measures.   Much more that is not to be in doubt is Trump’s also inherent troubling fiscal scheme that lies beneath this strong economy. By the side of over $36 trillion, many US economists argue is…

Two major projects were announced in Abuja last week: a polytechnic and a military barracks. Both were named after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. I thought the president would say no to such fawning sycophancy. But no. He appears to love it. He actually sat and presided over the inauguration and naming of the barracks.   A man goes to the stream to bathe and all maidens of the village struggle to be his wife or at least his mistress. That is the fortune of our president today; every loin scrambles…