Opinion Archives - Page 116 of 235

Jul

03

2024

Nigeria or Nigeria Ltd: A Nation’s Struggle for True Independence

Column, Economy, Metro, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Bin Abbas, Economy, National Youth Alliance, Opinion, Politics

By; AMBASSADOR ALIYU BIN ABBAS Since gaining independence from British colonial rule in 1960, Nigeria's journey has been a turbulent one. The initial euphoria of self-governance was quickly overshadowed by a series of military coups that plunged the nation into political instability. The subsequent military regimes and the devastating Biafra War left indelible marks on Nigeria's socio-political landscape. As we examine Nigeria's trajectory from its independence to the present, we must confront the unsettling theory that foreign interests have covertly manipulated Nigeria’s leadership, fostering corruption and undermining the country's sovereignty. The Path to Independence and Indigenous Political Participation Nigeria's path…

Jun

29

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Food costs are high due to extortion and poor roads, according to C’River farmers

Economy, Metro, News, OpinionAgriculture, Cross River, Economy, Health, Metro, Opinion

The deplorable condition of farm produce evacuation roads and the frequent extortions by government agents have been bemoaned by farmers and community leaders in the northern senatorial district of Cross River. In the northern region, which includes Yala, Ogoja, Obudu, Bekwarra, and Obanliku, agriculture is the primary source of income. They claimed that because of the poor roads connecting their villages, they are unable to transport their produce to markets and urban areas, which has resulted in the waste of their farm crops. "The issue of numerous extortion checkpoints in these villages and towns has become very worrisome," stated Joseph…

Jun

29

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

“Give peace a chance in Rivers State”, Patience Jonathan tells Wike, Fubara.

News, Opinion, PoliticsNigeria, Nyesom Wike, Opinion, Patience Jonathan, Politics, Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara

Former First Lady, Patience Jonathan, has pleaded with Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, to sheath their swords and give peace a chance. Mrs Jonathan, who was commenting on the political crisis in Rivers State, advised that it is time for governance. She said: “We at this point plead that election has come and gone, and now is the time for governance. “As a peace advocate, I would like to call on the warring parties in Rivers State to sheathe their swords and give peace a chance, knowing fully…

Jun

24

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohanaeze Ndigbo warns against obstructing justice in Nnamdi Kanu’s release case.

Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsBiafra, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Opinion, Politics

In a bold and unwavering move, Ohanaeze Ndigbo addresses the reprehensible actions of certain Southeast Governors and politicians who seek to derail the potential release of Nnamdi Kanu through out-of-court settlements. The recent directives from the Federal High Court in Abuja for both parties to engage in negotiations under section 17 of the High Court Act have opened a path towards justice for Nnamdi Kanu. However, these advances have sparked resistance and unrest among some Southeast Governors, political elites, and misguided individuals who have been shamelessly profiting from Nnamdi Kanu's unjust incarceration. This exploitation of the tragic situation for personal…

Jun

22

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Oyebamiji, NIWA and Blue Economy

Column, Economy, Metro, News, OpinionEconomy, Opinion, Politics

Byabiodun KOMOLAFE From the track records of Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, his appointment into the hitherto moribund National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) as its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) is well deserved. Given his pedigree, experience and previous positions, expectations are high that Oyebamiji’s good leadership style will ultimately impact inland waterways in a way as to make Marine and Blue Economy relevant and fulfill its mandate. In the past, not much has been heard about NIWA as it has just been job-for-the-boys kind of establishment. But now that a technocrat, famously called Bola Oyebamiji, has been put in the saddle,…