BETWEEN THE OTTA FARMER AND AN OBIO-AKPOR REINCARNATE
By Tunde Olusunle Mobile telephony was nonexistent at the time. Onyema Ugochukwu, my boss and senior colleague at the erstwhile Daily Times of Nigeria Plc, however, sent word to me to see him at his Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja, Lagos residence, October 1998. Olusegun Obasanjo, Nigeria’s…
Understanding the Russia/Ukraine Crisis by Henry Kissinger
The West must understand that, to Russia, Ukraine can never be just a foreign country. Russian history began in what was called Kievan-Rus. The Russian religion spread from there. Ukraine has been part of Russia for centuries, and their histories were intertwined before then….
Herdsmen And The Security Challenge By Dakuku Peterside
In the South West ,Sunday Adeniyi Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho has recently been in the news. The self-styled Yoruba activist gained popularity (or notoriety) recently in the country after he led an attack against a Fulani community leader in Oyo whom he accused…
PDP Rivers State, A Walking Sepulchre by joe Korka-Waadah
Perhaps we need to flip back our memories tersely to give us a succinct glimpse of how blossoming our society was shortly before Nyesom Wike came on the scene as governor of River state in 2015. There is no question, time separates us and tends to eat…
When Summer Goes On Vacation by Dr Dakuku Peterside
For many years, middle class and rich families in Nigeria have made it a ritual to spend the months of June to September overseas on summer vacation, particularly in Europe or America and more recently Middle East and Asia, precisely Dubai. During this period, if…
Nigeria: Reversing the irreversible by Dakuku Peterside
The peculiarity of Nigeria’s development challenges is one that cannot be overlooked in its entirety. This pack of multi-dimensional challenges does not seem to end anytime soon and this is not because of its immortality, rather it is our sheer belief that we lack…
THE “VIRUS” IN OUR PUBLIC COMMUNICATION BY Dakuku Peterside
Purposeful public communication is a very important aspect of public governance especially in times of emergency. It provides opportunities for politicians and public office holders to educate, persuade and inspire trust among stakeholders. They are expected to achieve this through effectively conveying credible information, managing…
COVID-19 Palliatives In Rivers: Austin Tam-George Leads League Of Mischief-makers by Jerry Needam
It’s regrettable to note that while the whole of humanity is humbled by the ravaging effects of the coronavirus pandemic, putting all world leaders, the world health system, humanitarian and public spirited individuals on their toes to find a lasting solution to the novel disease, …
