Opinion Archives - Page 87 of 235

Apr

27

2025

Ekiti: A path to economic emancipation

Column, Economy, News, Opinion, PoliticsBiodun Oyebanji, Economy, Ekiti State, Opinion, Politics

By Damilola Adeniran Since the creation of Ekiti State on October 1, 1996, various administrations have beenfocused on achieving rapid socio-economic development. The quest for development wasundoubtedly a fundamental factor driving the calls for the state's creation. This isunderstandable, given the historical context: the old Ondo State was dominated by theOndo clan, while Ekitis were marginalized from governance. Governor Biodun Oyebanji assumed office at a time when order and efficiency ingovernance were crucial for Ekiti State. The state is often characterized as an "agrarianstate," reflecting its rural agricultural lifestyle, subsistence farming system, and historicalpolitical decentralization. In this context, agriculture and…

Apr

16

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Debunking The Politricks Of Insecurity: Enugu State On Our Minds.

Column, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsEnugu State, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

The story with the caption, 25 Persons Killed, Scores Injured As Armed Herdsmen Attack Enugu Village is not only built on devious masturbatory hallucination, but completely false. Agreed that lately marauding herdsmen have been running amok across the Country, invading towns and villages, and leaving a trail of sorrow, tears and blood in their path. However, there was no such invaders attack on the agrarian communities of Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area in Enugu State that left 25 persons dead. This independent rebuttal of the falsehood targeted at diminishing the halcyon strides of Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah and the Enugu State…

Apr

13

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Good Governance a Must: Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu’s Call Ahead of 2027 Elections

Amos Oge Kalu, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Emeka Kalu, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, President of ECK Foundation Worldwide, has emphasized the importance of good governance and leadership in Nigeria's upcoming 2027 elections. In a passionate speech, he urged Nigerians to demand more from their leaders and hold them accountable for their actions. Dr. Kalu stressed the need for leaders with integrity, respect for the masses, and a commitment to transparency and accountability. He emphasized the importance of electing leaders who can rejuvenate Nigeria's crumbling economy and bring the nation to the forefront of excellence. "We need leaders who understand the struggles of the common man, who prioritize the welfare…

Apr

12

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria and the part of our past (2): By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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

Nigeria's current challenges are products of a complex interplay of historical, economic and social factors, including a flawed foundation, poor governance and successive elites’ inability to improve the country's infrastructure and institutions. This foundational weakness has hindered national progress, resulting in unimpressive development indices. Those in power seem content with the status quo, benefiting from it recklessly, while Nigeria's governance appears to cater only to about 3% of its population, leaving the vast majority to fend for themselves or simply “go and die”. To understand the roots of these challenges, it’s essential to examine Nigeria’s history, particularly the events…

Apr

12

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Take Responsibility For Your Actions and Inactions, Ochendo Chides Ikpeazu.

Abia State, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, Opinion, Politics, T. A. Orji

Former Governor of Abia State, Senator Theodore Orji, has fired back at his successor in office and the immediate -past Governor of the State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, telling him to "carry his cross" and stop making "careless statements" about others. Senator Orji popularly known as Ochendo Global, was reacting to a media comment credited to Ikpeazu where the later described leaders who criticise their predecessors in office as lazy leaders. Ikpeazu was also reported to have said that he also met the state in a gloomy state. But in a swift response, Senator Orji chided Ikpeazu for saying he met…