Category: Editorial

Germany’s Rejection of Fani-Kayode: A Lesson Nigeria Must Not Ignore

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Photo: Disgraced Femi Fani-Kayode By Daniel Kanu Germany’s reported rejection of the nomination of arrogant Femi Fani-Kayode as Nigeria’s ambassador is perhaps, more than a routine diplomatic decision—it is a statement. A firm, unmistakable message about standards, accountability, and the kind of individuals deemed fit to represent a nation on the global stage. According to reports, the German government based its decision on concerns over Fani-Kayode’s history of divisive ethnic and religious rhetoric, as well as what it perceived as erratic conduct. In essence, Germany concluded that the nominee’s abrasive…

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Tracy Ohiri’s Retraction And The Price of Reckless Allegations

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Photo: Tracy Ohiri and Dave Umahi By: Daniel Kanu Editor Public allegations—especially those involving sexual harassment and financial impropriety—carry enormous weight. They can shape reputations, trigger public outrage, mobilize activism, and influence political discourse. When such accusations are later withdrawn without a clear and convincing explanation, the consequences extend far beyond the individuals directly involved. The recent retraction by Tracy Ohiri of her allegations against Nigeria’s Minister of Works, and former governor of Ebonyi State, Engr Dave Umahi, raises serious questions about responsibility, credibility, and the ethics of public advocacy.…

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Still On Daniel Bwala’s Al Jazeera Show of Shame

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Photo: Daniel Bwala and Hasan of Al Jazeera By: Daniel Kanu Editor By any reasonable standard, a spokesperson for a sitting president carries the burden of credibility. It is therefore expected that when such an official appears on a global platform, the task will simply be to demonstrate clarity, consistency, and the presentation of facts. Unfortunately, Daniel Bwala’s recent appearance on Al Jazeera with interviewer Mehdi Hasan exposed the opposite — a troubling display that many Nigerians viewed as evasive, comic relief, contradictory, and deeply embarrassing. Bwala did not merely…

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Benue killings: New Tears As FG Exhumes Yelewata’s 105

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By Ikeddy Isiguzo Tears have been normalised in Benue State for years. People are killed, butchered, burnt and buried at intervals as bandits, mainly Fulani herders, attack communities with an ease that governments’ inactions keep enabling. Sometimes the frequency of the attacks demands that tears are rolled over from one funeral to the other. That too is becoming normal. There are also times that the people run out of tears; their sorrow too suffocating to afford tears. What is not normal is for them to cry twice for the same…

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Let Justice Prevail for Dr Philips Nto at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike

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PHOTO: Dr Philips Nto By: Daniel Nkemdi The lingering promotion dispute involving Dr Philips Nto at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike raises fundamental questions about fairness, due process, and the protection of academic rights in Nigeria’s university system. Dr Nto, Director of the Agribusiness Incubation Centre and a former Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning in Abia State, has been battling since 2021 for the release of his promotion to the rank of Professor. His case has unfortunately degenerated into what appears to be a prolonged institutional standoff,…

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OPINION: Abia today: Same money, different results

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Photo: Okey Anueyiagu By Prof. Okey Anueyiagu For years, debates about governance in Abia State have been trapped in emotion, nostalgia, and partisan loyalty. Supporters of past administrations often argue that earlier governors “did more with less,” while defenders of the present insist that current progress is only possible because more money is available. Both arguments miss the point. The real question is not how much money was received in nominal Naira terms, but how much value Abia actually received in real terms — and what was done with it.…

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The Power of Starting Where You Are

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How a gatecrashed interview and a ₦49K job launched my journey to success   By Comr. Vincent Aluu PhD   Do you know why many people haven’t reached where they ought to be or landed their dream job? It’s because they want to start big. They want to be comfortable from day one. Worse still, they often surround themselves with people who do not push them forward.   When I finished university, I was about 25. I made an unusual decision: I delayed my NYSC to focus on job hunting.…

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BREAKING: EndBadGovernance Protests: Tinubu directs immediate release of minors facing prosecution

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By Mandy Park Against the backdrop of national outrage and international condemnation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that all the minors arrested and facing prosecution in court over their alleged involvement in the #EndBadGovernance protest should immediately be released without prejudice to the law. Many human rights activists contend that a government that deprives its children of education, healthcare, shelter, sanitation, and hygiene; that holds them for 93 days without sufficient food, clothing, or medical care; and that imposes an unachievable bail condition of N10 million along with two…

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NIGERIA’S ELECTORAL SHOW OF SHAME

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*Punch Editorial* The conduct of the 2023 presidential/National Assembly polls on February 25 has once more stirred deep questions on the credibility and integrity of the Independent National Electoral Commission. A host of domestic and international observers agreed that the polls grossly fell short of minimum global standards. It is a shame that after seven election cycles, balloting in Nigeria remains riddled with inefficiency and tainted by accusations of result falsification, vote buying, voter suppression, calculated disenfranchisement, and violence. Just like the previous general elections that were defiled by malpractices,…

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Prof Greg Ibe: I’ll give equal treatment to all geographical divides in Abia State

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…says, I am the only one with a proven record of having invested in the state … Aba, now a shadow of its glorious past By Mandy Park Professor Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe, founder and chancellor of Gregory University in Uturu, Okigwe, and the APGA gubernatorial candidate for Abia State is a solid contender in the governorship race. In this encounter with newsmen, the erudite scholar explains his mission in Abia politics, why he wants to be governor, and what he intends to achieve among others. Excerpt Why did you leave…

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