In the volatile theater of Benue politics, the concept of “loyalty” is often treated as a liquid asset, easily traded, frequently diluted, and rarely held in reserve. However, even by the fluid standards of the Nigerian political class, the recent maneuvers of Ojotu Ojema, the House of Representatives member representing[Read More…]
Opinion
Camps to Communities: Bernard Doro’s Market-Based Reset for Nigeria
By Kennedy Elaigwu Awodi As I watched the high-level panel discussions in Lagos recently, surrounded by the hum of private sector titans, international development partners, and policy experts, I felt a rare sense of pragmatic optimism. For too long, the conversation around Nigeria’s Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) has been trapped[Read More…]
Experience is a Journey, Not a Destination: Why Dr. David Olofu is the Right Choice for Benue South 2027
As we approach the 2027 senatorial elections, a familiar and somewhat tired argument has begun to surface in the political discourse of Benue South: the question of “requisite experience.” Some critics argue that Dr. David Olofu, a leading hopeful for the Zone C Senate seat, lacks the legislative background compared[Read More…]
The Digital Predator: Are We Missing the Iron Fist of Irukera?
The notification pings at 2:00 AM. It’s not a loved one or a work emergency. It’s a message from a “loan shark” app, crudely photoshopping my face onto an obituary because a distant cousin, whose contact list I happen to be on, defaulted on a ₦5,000 loan. This is the[Read More…]
The Presidency is Not a Secret Cult: Why Journalism Owes No Apologies for the Truth
Now that the dust has settled and my desk is slightly less cluttered, I finally have a moment to address the choir of sycophants who spent yesterday singing a chorus of “irresponsible journalism.” My “offense”? Reporting and offering my opinion on the unsettling events involving our President during his visit[Read More…]
The President’s Handlers: Who is Guarding the Image and the Interest?
It is often said that “the way you are dressed is the way you will be addressed.” For a nation as vibrant and culturally significant as Nigeria, the appearance of our President on the global stage is not just a matter of personal vanity; it is a statement of national[Read More…]
Beyond Rhetoric: Dr. Olofu’s Pedigree and the Quest for a Smarter Benue South
As a resident and stakeholder in the future of the Idoma nation, I believe we have reached a pivotal moment in our political history. For too long, the Benue South (Zone C) Senatorial District has sought a voice that is not just loud, but profoundly intellectual and strategically grounded. In[Read More…]
Political Bankruptcy on Display: Debunking the Myth That a Son’s Defection Erasers a Father’s Legacy
In the noisy arena of Nigerian social media, where hot takes often outpace critical thinking, the recent defection of Abah Atiku Abubakar to the APC has triggered a wave of “political obituaries” for his father, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. To those claiming this move signals the end of a[Read More…]
The Silence of the “Moral” Vanguard: Why Does Genocide Only Matter in Gaza, Not Iran?
I stand today with a heavy heart and a burning sense of indignation. For weeks, my social media feeds and the news cycles have been dominated by the harrowing images of blood on the streets of Tehran, Isfahan, and Mashhad. I have watched videos of teenage girls being beaten by[Read More…]
The Sleeping Lion of the Middle-Belt: Why the Kwararafa Spirit is Far From Extinguished
As I survey the historical landscape of the Middle Belt and the broader Nigerian project, I am often struck by a profound silence, a silence that many mistake for absence. It is the silence of the Kwararafa Kingdom. To the casual observer or the modern-day revisionist, Kwararafa is a ghost[Read More…]
Consumer TV
FG Revenue Rises 76% to N12.5tn, Fueled by Tax and Oil Gains — Budget Office
The Federal Government’s earnings have increased by 76 percent, rising from N7.1 trillion in 2022 to N12.5 trillion in 2023, due to higher taxes and oil revenues. This information was revealed in the recently released 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper from the Ministry of Budget and[Read More…]