Category: Opinion

Edo State has had its fair share of political drama, but the exposés surrounding former Governor Godwin Obaseki’s administration are giving Nollywood a run for its money. From land-grabbing sagas to oil palm scandals, the State has been left reeling from a cocktail of alleged mismanagement and shady dealings. Enter Governor Monday Okpebholo, the man now tasked with cleaning up the mess.   Let’s call a spade a spade. The administration of former Governor Godwin Obaseki was notorious for acts that flagrantly undermined the interests of Edo State. While his…

The ongoing Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal has no more or less become the epicenter of political discourse in the State and beyond, with analysts and citizens closely monitoring unfolding developments.   At the heart of the proceedings is Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC), whose victory was declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in the September 21 election is being challenged by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Akintunde Ighodalo.   Interestingly, despite the opposition’s claims, proceedings so far suggest that Governor Okpebholo’s…

Last weekend, The Nation newspapers published a gripping story of 47-year-old twin brothers who lured a young girl to their hideout in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, where they murdered and dismembered her body for ritual purposes. Now in the custody of the Ogun State Police Command, one of the twins is already singing. “We usually kill our victims and sell their body parts for money rituals, grill some and grind them into powder for consumption with alcohol or mix them with soap for a magic bath that would bring good…

More than a few Nigerians arguably holds the opinion that the current 10th National Assembly is populated by ” yes men” who lacks the capacity to challenge the executive arm of government especially on issues of welfare and security of the citizens. Critical and keen observers of events in the hallowed chambers of the National Assembly may inadvertently conclude that it is a gathering of halleluyah men and women . This opinion is predictated on the continued honey moon between the executive and the legislative arm of government. As a…

As a distinguished medical luminary and astute administrator, Professor Ekele has indelibly etched his mark on the Nigerian healthcare landscape. His visionary leadership and unflinching commitment to excellence have transformed Gwagwalada Teaching Hospital into a beacon of distinction, earning him widespread accolades as one of the most effective Chief Medical Directors (CMD) in the country. Early Life, Education, and Career Professor Ekele’s biography reveals a man of unimpeachable character, driven by an insatiable passion for medicine and an unflinching commitment to public service. Born and raised in Nigeria, he pursued…

The race to be socially accepted is leading many people to their downfall. Young people who should ordinarily be at peace with themselves are deeply troubled by the needless, self -inflcited pressure they impose on themselves. A man in his forties sees himself as a failure because he hasn’t acquired luxury cars, purchased a lavish mansion, or reached a point of extravagant spending. To him, he has failed – forgetting that no time is ever too late for a man to succeed. Crime records reveal that young people between the…