Opinion Archives - Page 62 of 233

Nov

15

2025

Nnamdi Kanu: Abia Man O’ War Calls For Calm Ahead Of November 20 Judgment

Abia State, Current Events, Metro, News, Opinion, Social IssuesAbia State, Court, Freedom, IPOB, Metro, Nnamdi Kanu, Opinion, Security

As the day draws nearer to the November 20 judgement on Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, tensions and uncertainty have begun to rise, particularly among young people across the southeast region. The atmosphere of apprehension is palpable, with many anxiously watching to see how the court’s decision will shape the political and social landscape. Against this backdrop, Man O’ War, an agency operating under the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre and dedicated to leadership development, citizenship training, and community order, has appealed for calm. The organisation has expressed deep concern over the heightened anxiety and has urged youths across the Southeast to…

Nov

13

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

2025 International Day of the Blind: Throwback to Onyeizu’s Vision That Restored Sight to 67 Blind Patients in Bayelsa

Abia State, Health, Metro, News, Social IssuesAbia State, Health, Healthcare, Nigeria, Onyeka Onwenu, Opinion

As the world marks the 2025 International Day of the Blind, one inspiring story from over two decades ago still shines brightly, and remains a timeless reminder that one person’s vision and compassion can illuminate many lives. In 2003, while serving as a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member in Kaiama, Bayelsa State, Onyeizu accomplished what many thought impossible. Through sheer determination and an unshakable sense of purpose, he attracted a team of eye-care specialists from the United Kingdom to Nigeria. Their mission: to bring light back into the lives of those living in darkness. By the end of that…

Nov

13

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ex-Abia LG Chairman Jonas Drums Support For Tinubu

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chibuike Jonas, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a former Chairman of Arochukwu local government area of Abia state, Mazi Chibuike Jonas, who is also a prominent chieftain of the APC in Abia State, is endorsing efforts by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and other notable APC leaders to garner Southeast support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election in 2027. Jonas states that Tinubu's administration has demonstrated a strong commitment to regional development through various initiatives. He said, "one notable achievement is the establishment of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), which has a regional asset base of $1 billion aimed at enhancing…

Nov

12

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Wike versus Naval Officer: A Lesson for National Reflection – Peter Obi

Column, Metro, News, OpinionOpinion, Peter Obi, Politics

The recent needless altercation between the FCT Minister, HE, Barr. Nyesom Wike and a Naval officer are yet another unfortunate reflection of the growing institutional disorder in our country. What should ordinarily be a routine civic encounter has, once again, become a national embarrassment— a typical example coming out of a 'disgraced country' Beyond the personalities involved, this incident raises fundamental questions that demand honest national reflection: Should the military be used for purely civil operations? If proper protocols were in place, should a Minister's intervention in such a matter be in such an indecorous manner?Shouldn’t there be clear boundaries…

Nov

11

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Trump’s CPC Designation: A Wake-Up Call for Nigeria’s Security Challenges- Sir Chikwe Udensi Explains

Column, Current Events, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Nigeria, Onyeka Onwenu, Opinion, Politics

A recent interview on African Independent Television (AIT) program "Security Scope" highlighted Nigeria's ongoing security challenges. Sir Chikwe Udensi, a security consultant and Vice President of the International Security Association, emphasized that the country's designation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) by the United States is a significant issue requiring immediate attention. The CPC designation could lead to economic sanctions, reduced loans and aid, and other punitive measures. Sir Udensi clarified that this does not necessarily mean the U.S. will intervene militarily in Nigeria. "The process that would lead to a military intervention by America has not been initiated,"…