PERSPECTIVE – Iran war and the economics of fuel costs
By Etim Etim We are now in the third week of the war in the Middle East, and the Nigerian economy is in trouble once again. Petrol prices are up 50% from levels in early…
Political
Light Up Ndokwa Nation Protest: Embrace dialogue, Uzum urges Delta Govt
By Johnson Ebigide Eugene Azuka Uzum has advised Delta State Government to immediately embark on purposeful dialogue with Ndokwa Nation amidst brewing protests against…
World News
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PERSPECTIVE – UN diplomacy: Half peace, better than no peace
[caption id="attachment_23393" align="alignright" width="190"] Comrade Owei Lakemfa.[/caption] By Owei Lakemfa The visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to North Korea and the United States yelling against…
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PERSPECTIVE – Our Father, this Africa Day, liberate us from military bases
[caption id="attachment_23393" align="alignright" width="190"] Comrade Owei Lakemfa.[/caption] By Owei Lakemfa Our Father, we your children in Africa come to you this day, the eve of…
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Graft index: Nigeria ranks 145, scores 25 out of 100 points
[caption id="attachment_26210" align="alignleft" width="300"] Executive Director, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Auwal Musa Rafsanjani (left); Head, Anti-corruption and Human Rights, Ade Adesomoju and Country…
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PERSPECTIVE – How they want to govern eight billion people
[caption id="attachment_23393" align="alignright" width="190"] Comrade Owei Lakemfa[/caption] By Owei Lakemfa Eight billion human beings entered 2024, four days ago with hopes of a better world. But that…
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PERSPECTIVE – There’s nothing landmark about India and Dubai deal
By Daniel H. Bwala @BwalaDaniel I am an optimist, but there is nothing landmark about the lift of the ban on visa and travel…
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PERSPECTIVE – G20 and Nigeria’s search for respect
[caption id="attachment_17553" align="alignright" width="225"] Mr. Etim Etim.[/caption] By Etim Etim In spite of its internal contradictions and a chronically weak economy, Nigeria is earnestly searching…
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NEWS ANALYSIS – With Gabon, Africa’s coup wave shows little sign of stopping
[caption id="attachment_24636" align="alignright" width="225"] Edward Mcallister, Reuters Chief Correspondent, West Africa, Africa.[/caption] By Edward Mcallister DAKAR, Aug 30 (Reuters) - In an ornate chair, surrounded by…
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PERSPECTIVE – BRICS: Why Nigeria was snubbed
By Etim Etim In a week full of high drama on the international scene - the murder of Yevgeny Prigozhin in Russia; Donald Trump’s mug…
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PERSPECTIVE – Coup in Niger exposes fissures in Nigeria’s polity
[caption id="attachment_15572" align="alignright" width="225"] Mr. Ehichioya Ezomon[/caption] By Ehichioya Ezomon Each side in the Niger Republic coup crisis is ratcheting up the ante, in a…
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PERSPECTIVE – Onward Western soldiers, marching to Third World War
[caption id="attachment_23393" align="alignright" width="190"] Comrade Owei Lakemfa.[/caption] By Owei Lakemfa The gathering of 32 European countries and their North American first cousins in Lithuania under…
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Economy
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PERSPECTIVE – Nigerians are now APC’s collaterals to World Bank, China and Europe
By Dr. Sunny Oby Maduka, (DSM) Ph.D “By the time…
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PERSPECTIVE – Eno Oil and curse in Akwa Ibom
By Akanimo Sampson Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State…
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INSIGHT – The struggle to build Ibom Deep Sea Port
By Etim Etim Some 20 leaders of different political leanings…
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Delta moves to unlock industrialization drive as Governor signs Electricity Power Sector bill, six others into law
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, April 10,…
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BUSINESS & ECONOMY – Oil politics and community development: A note to Seplat Energy
By Etim Etim Seplat Energy Plc, an indigenous oil and…
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Delta Govt debunks borrowing claims, says we have not borrowed since Oborevwori took over
Delta State Government, Friday, January 24, 2025 reiterated that it…
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