Opinion Archives - Page 120 of 295

Jul

08

2025

Atiku Urged to Support Peter Obi, Become Statesman

News, Opinion, Politics2027, Atiku Abubakar, Nigeria, Opinion, Peter Obi, Politics

Prominent international rights activist, Donu Kogbara, has called on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to support Peter Obi's presidential bid and become a statesman who rallies behind the coalition. According to Kogbara, Atiku, at nearly 80 years old, should transcend personal ambitions and assume a fatherly role in the coalition, leveraging his influence to rally northern votes for Obi. Kogbara believes that Atiku's support would significantly boost the coalition's chances of success, given his strong following in the North. By putting aside competitive aspirations and embracing a statesmanlike role, Atiku could play a pivotal role in shaping Nigeria's future. Kogbara's…

Jul

08

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abandonment in SE States: Amaechi Called Out Over Rail Rehabilitation

News, Opinion, PoliticsChibuike Amaechi, Opinion, Politics, South East

A vocal critic, Sam Usaha, has expressed disappointment that no one from Rivers, Abia, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Benue states has questioned former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, about the alleged abandonment of rail rehabilitation projects in these regions during his tenure. The critic demands to know why communities in these states were deprived of benefits from the projects, questioning Amaechi's current political ambitions. "Why were our communities abandoned?" the critic asks, demanding a justification for the neglect. "If there's one reason, good or bad, let's hear it from the man who now wants to be king." This call for accountability…

Jul

07

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

OUK’s Right To Contest In 2027 Is Backed By Law; Desist from Cheap Blackmail – Chidiebere Tells Agbaeze, Uwagwu

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia North, Abia State, chidiebere okoh, Opinion, Orji Uzor Kalu

A Chieftain of All Progressives Congress in Abia State and a staunch suporter of the Senator Representing Abia North Senatorial Zone, Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh, has wedded into the constinous and calculated attempt by some politicians to desperage and diminishing the towerng legacies of the distinguished Senator, saying it is a failed attempt in futility. "I advise Hon. Chief Chiebere Uwagwu and Chief Sir Chima Agbaeze to desist from their recent campaign of blackmail and personal attacks on Senator Orji Uzor Kalu over his third tenure ambition. It is essential to recognize that Senator Kalu has the right to contest…

Jul

05

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Osun APC guber ticket: Aspirants emerge, battle lines drawn – Byabiodun KOMOLAFE

Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbiodun KOMOLAFE, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

With the 2026 Osun gubernatorial contest, slated for Saturday, August 8, 2026, it is not surprising that the jockeying to win the governorship ticket, especially for the All Progressives Congress (APC) is on. Of course, the incumbent governor will clinch the ticket of his party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). So, all eyes and interests would be on the APC. Well, there are two issues of concern here, which must be taken into cognizance in working out the permutations. In the first place, would zoning be an issue? If it is, in what direction and in whose favour? Indeed, this…

Jul

05

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Middle East: When will the wars end? – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbiodun KOMOLAFE, Opinion, World News

The Middle East has been a hotbed of conflict for decades, with wars and skirmishes erupting over issues like land, borders and rights. Over the decades, the region has become a complex web of alliances, rivalries, and power struggles, with global powers like the United States, the UK, France, China and Russia pursuing their own interests and agendas. Regional players like Qatar and Turkey have also been vying for influence, with some making efforts to broker peace deals. The recent escalation between Israel and Iran has only brought the region to a boiling point, again drawing in global powers. In…