OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, SECURITY AGENCIES, THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, AND THE GOVERNMENT OF BENUE STATE Your Excellency, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Distinguished Members of the National Assembly, Heads of…
A reflection on June 12 and Nigeria’s democracy
By Mabel Adinya Ade June 12 stands as a monumental day in Nigeria’s political history. A day when Nigerians rose above ethnic, religious and regional divides to vote in an election that was widely adjudged free and fair. The…
Why President Tinubu should be re-elected- Representative Onuigbo
By Mephy James A member of the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission,(NEDC), Representative Sam Onuigbo has made case for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Speaking at the launch of Abia Central Renewed Hope Partners in…
When World Igbo Youths Assembly honoured Representative Sam Onuigbo
By Sunday Oyinloye Last week, the World Igbo Youths Assembly (WIYA), the youth arm of Ohanaeze Ndigbo honoured a member of the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission,(NEDC), Representative Sam Onuigbo and Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa with the…
Suspension of Senator Natasha and the systematic erasure of women in politics
By Mabel Adinya Ade The Nigerian Senate, in a stunning display of patriarchal impunity, has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months, demanding an apology from her for daring to speak out. Her crime? Alleging sexual harassment against the…
Strategic silence of Nigeria in the Russia –Ukraine war
By Collins Nweke The Trump-Zelenskyy Oval Office debacle has led to many unsolicited advice to a desperate Ukrainian President on how he ought to have handled an erratic American President. I laughed at some, got offended, if not angry,…
Suspension of US Foreign Aid: Implications on Global Development
By Mufaro Jonasi The recent decision by the Trump administration to suspend US foreign aid has sent shockwaves across the globe, sparking intense debate among policymakers, economists, and development experts. This move has significant implications for global development, US…
No better time for reforms in Nigeria than now says Labour Party Chairman
By Sunday Oyinloye As Nigeria marks 64th Independence Anniversary under harsh economy, the Labour Party (LP) has called for bold reforms that would address issues of poverty, economic stagnation, corruption, and other challenges that are causing setbacks for the country.…
I have been vindicated on local government autonomy says Onuigbo
By Adesewa Oyinloye A member of the Governing Board of North East Development Commission (NEDC), Hon. Sam Onuigbo, has commended the Supreme Court for its landmark judgment on the issue of fiscal autonomy to Local Government Councils in Nigeria. Onuigbo…
‘Time for local government autonomy is now’
By Sunday Oyinloye A former National Assembly member, Hon. Sam Onuigbo hascalled for true autonomy for the 774 local governments in Nigeria Onuigbo who is currently member representing the South-East on the Governing Board of the North-East Development Commission (NEDC)…
