Opinion Archives - Page 123 of 295

Jun

17

2025

Air Peace Rejects Oshiomhole’s Extortion Claims, Denies Boarding Incident

Metro, News, OpinionAir Peace, Metro, Oshiomhole

Air Peace has refuted allegations by Senator Adams Oshiomhole (Edo North) that he was extorted and unfairly denied boarding, asserting that the former Edo State governor arrived late for his flight and did not check in online as claimed. In a statement on Monday, Air Peace Operations Manager Ayodeji Adeyemi described Oshiomhole’s accusations as “false allegations” possibly driven by personal motives. “Oshiomhole came late for his flight — that’s established, and he didn’t deny it. He arrived at the airport requesting to board when the flight had closed,” Adeyemi said. The airline dismissed Oshiomhole’s claim of online check-in, stating that…

Jun

14

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Senate Rejects Part-Time Parliament, Defends Lawmakers’ Salaries Amid Cost-Cutting Calls

Economy, News, Opinion, PoliticsNext Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, Senate

Senate Spokesman, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, has firmly opposed proposals for a part-time parliamentary system in Nigeria, warning that such a move would equate to a "part-time democracy" and jeopardize the nation's democratic framework. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Friday, Adaramodu also insisted that no cost-cutting measures should affect lawmakers' salaries and allocations. Adaramodu, who represents Ekiti South Senatorial District and is a member of the ruling party, argued that a part-time parliament would undermine Nigeria’s democracy, stating, “There is no democracy that derides its parliament and thrives.” He emphasized the critical role of the 109 senators and…

Jun

14

2025

By OHAFIATV

The underdevelopment of Ijebu-Jesa, my Native Nazareth (2) By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Column, Metro, OpinionAbiodun KOMOLAFE, Opinion

Presidential Aide Alubankudi’s gracious response to the first part of this intervention reflects the significance of roots, responsibility, and collective effort in nation-building. It also accentuates the complexities of development, community dynamics, and leadership’s role in shaping Ijebu-Jesa’s future. She has promised to visit Ijebu-Jesa very soon, looking forward to “engaging, listening, and contributing more directly to the development of our community.” Of course, this commitment provides a meaningful framework for exploring our hometown challenges. As we await further developments, a critical question arises: how did we get to this pass? According to Sunday Ojelabi, former Personal Assistant to the…

Jun

13

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Benue National Assembly Caucus Denies Governor Alia’s Allegations of Sponsoring Herdsmen Attacks

Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsBenue State, Politics

The Benue State National Assembly Caucus has strongly refuted claims by Governor Hyacinth Alia that its members are behind the ongoing herdsmen attacks in Benue State, labelling the accusations as baseless and irresponsible. In a statement issued Thursday at the National Assembly, signed by Senator Abba Patrick Abba, representing Benue South and Senate Minority Leader, the caucus condemned Governor Alia’s remarks made during a national television appearance. Alia had alleged that some National Assembly members from Benue were “architects and arrowheads” of the insecurity, accusing them of instigating and funding armed groups operating in the state. Titled Alia’s Many Lies,…

Jun

11

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

APC to Fubara: Joining Us Won’t Erase Your Sins

News, Opinion, PoliticsAll Progressives Congress, Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara

The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s alleged offenses cannot be absolved, even if he joins the party. This statement was made by Tony Okocha, the Caretaker Committee Chairman of the APC in Rivers State, during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. Okocha was responding to questions about Fubara’s recent Sallah visit to President Bola Tinubu and its potential political implications. He emphasized that Fubara’s suspension and the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State were due to his “misdemeanors” and not politically motivated. “If Fubara decides…