Since the former ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) expectedly lost the gubernatorial elections in Abia State to the Labour Party (LP) on 11th March 2023, all has been let loose. Not knowing what hit it, it is yet to come to terms with the devastating defeat. It is still like a dream from which it expects to regain control. With …

Founder of Vintage Vantage Advisory, Canada, Mr. Kenneth Aigbinode was among the elite group of experienced and top-rated bankers recently conferred with the prestigious Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN). He has over 35 years of experience in top management and board positions in the financial services and telecommunications industries. He has traversed the merchant, investment, …

The Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) was recently inaugurated by the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Engr. Abubakar Momoh. The Board is led by Barrister Chinedu Ebie (Chairman), while Dr. Samuel Ogbuku is the Managing Director/CEO. Here are Executive Directors of NDDC… Alabo (Hon.) Boma Iyaye, Esq, DSSRS: Advocate for Youthful Growth In the sprawling Niger …

Today, as we celebrate the 85th birthday of former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Obong Victor Attah, it is a momentous occasion to reflect on the incredible legacy of a visionary leader whose indelible mark has shaped the trajectory of the state towards prosperity and growth. Attah’s tenure as the governor (1999 – 2007) stands as a testament to his unwavering …

National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu always wears a permanent visor of one who needs to be pitied. Last Monday, however, he advertised far more pity with his pithy speech. The venue was the Chief of Defence Intelligence 2023 Annual Conference in Abuja. His white babanriga fluffing angelically and struggling to cling to his lean frame, Ribadu suddenly skidded off …

Penultimate week; I travelled home to be part of the 60th anniversary celebration of my alma mater, Owo High School (OHS), founded by Pa Michael Adekunle Ajasin, that great educationist credited as one of the brains behind the Free Education programme of the Action Group in the First Republic. Ajasin was also the inimitable National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) and Afenifere …

I was at Ikeja underbridge recently and couldn’t find a place to ease myself. I looked, hard. People have had the same experience across major markets in Lagos. Lagos lacks conveniences. Open defecation is rampant in Nigeria. Lagos, often called the nation’s economic hub, faces a growing crisis that affects both its residents and its reputation. The lack of public …

A Sincere Appeal to President Tinubu Dear Sir Writers, individuals and some sections of the media have tried to paint the picture that the agitation in the South East is mischievous, insincere and built on greed for power. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Commentators usually begin the story from the middle, thereby erasing the truth. The agitators are …

A visionary leader, dedicated and committed to transforming the Niger Delta region. That’s how best to describe the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku. The newly reappointed helmsman at the NDDC has proven to be a steady hand behind the wheels of the commission that has assumed its rightful place as a vehicle to …

The newly appointed Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr. Chiedu Ebie is not just a lawyer but a seasoned technocrat who represents transformative leadership for the Niger Delta Region. His vast experience and innate capabilities make him well-equipped to combat the enormous challenges ahead and leave a monumental impact on the development of the Niger Delta Region. …