Category: OPINION

Sep

18

2025

Emergency Rule in Nigeria: A Troubled Journey from 1962 to Tinubu

OPINION#Abubakartafawabalewa, #BarrMondayUbani, #BolaAhmedTinubu, #Emergencyruleinrivers, #Nigeria'sfirststateofemergency, #NyesomWike-FubaraCrisis, #Riverscrisis, #SiminalayiFubara

Emergency Rule in Nigeria: A Troubled Journey from 1962 to Tinubu Emergency powers are designed to be constitutional safety valves for exceptional times of crisis. In Nigeria, however, their invocation has often been controversial, as leaders have sometimes used them to suspend democratic institutions. From the Western Region crisis of 1962 to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent six-month intervention in Rivers State, the central question has remained constant: should emergencies be managed within the framework of democracy or through the temporary dismantling of elected structures to restore peace? Nigeria’s first state of emergency came in May 1962, declared by Prime…

Sep

07

2025

By Famous Reporters

OBJECTIFICATION OF WOMEN: Often Facilitated By Tradition And Religion

OPINION#ChimamandaNgoziAdichie, #ConventionontheEliminationofAllFormsofDiscriminationAgainstWomen #CEDAW, #Objectificationofwomanhood, #OkoyeChukaPeter

OBJECTIFICATION OF WOMEN: Often Facilitated By Tradition And Religion The persistent objectification of women is one of the most subtle yet destructive forms of gender-based oppression in Nigeria and across the world. Objectification reduces women from complete human beings with dignity, intellect, and agency into mere instruments of desire, possession, or service. Unfortunately, tradition and religion; two of the most powerful forces shaping societal behavior, have often been misused to sustain and justify this injustice. From childhood, many Nigerian girls are taught that their ultimate worth lies in their ability to marry, bear children, and keep a home. Traditions in…

Sep

04

2025

By Famous Reporters

The Similarities Between Igbo And Fulani By Dr Austin Orette

OPINION#Fulanicommunity, #FulaniHerdsmen, #Fulaniherdsmeninsoutheast, #Igboextraction, #SimilaritiesbetweenIgboandFulani

The Similarities Between Igbo And Fulani By Dr Austin Orette The more things look different, the higher the chances of finding similarities if we look closely. Those at the opposite end of the spectrum are mirror images. If we move too quickly, we are subjected to the parallax effect where everything is moving except us. In this scenario, we are not the cause but the effect. I have lived with Igbo and Fulani people. As a student of behavioral science, I don't see any difference in these groups. They may hate and admire each other but they are having the…

Aug

22

2025

By Famous Reporters

THE SENATE: A platform for mature, experienced and well connected leaders like Chief E.C.k

OPINION, POLITICS#AbiaNorthSenatorial, #Dr.EmekaCharlesKalu, #EmekaCharlesKaluFoundation

THE SENATE: A platform for mature, experienced and well connected leaders like Chief E.C.k The Nigerian senate no doubt ought to be a congregation of men and women with vast experience in economic,political and social spheres of live ladden with unblemished corrupt persons comparable to what we have in other climes The senate ought to be where men of honor who have distinguished themselves in various fields of endeavours congregate to make the best of bills for the good of common man. It is incontrovertible and expected too that fellows with dents and vitiating elements ought not to congregate in…

Aug

22

2025

By Famous Reporters

“I Thought He Was an Armed Robber Until He Said ‘All of You, Outside” – A Harrowing Assault That Exposes the Perils of Vigilante Overreach

CRIME, OPINION#AgunechembaVigilanteGroup, #AssaultedAnambraCorper, #CorperAssaultedinanambraState, #HarrowingAssaultonAnambraCorper, #NYSC

“I Thought He Was an Armed Robber Until He Said ‘All of You, Outside" - A Harrowing Assault That Exposes the Perils of Vigilante Overreach The recent testimony by NYSC member Elohor Jennifer Edema, recounting how she was traumatized by the actions of armed operatives of the Agunechemba Vigilante Group (also known as Operation Udo Ga-Achi) in Oba, Idemili South LGA, Anambra State, is shocking and deeply troubling . What is meant to be a lawful community security outfit to eradicate criminality in Anambra State is rapidly metamorphosing into an outfit of intimidation and violence. Elohor’s fear that she thought…

Aug

13

2025

By Famous Reporters

THE MAN E.C.K: Barrier Breaker And Abia North Rising Star

OPINION#AbiaNorthSenatorial, #ECKFoundation

THE MAN E.C.K: Barrier Breaker And Abia North Rising Star Chief Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu is not just a name; he is a formidable force and an indomitable icon in Abia North's political landscape. As the rising star of the region, he embodies the long overdue change. E.C.K. possesses a rare ability to transform challenges into opportunities, with a wealth of experience that resonates across various sectors locally and internationally. He is truly the man for the season, ready to elevate Abia North beyond the grips of political charlatans and sycophants. His arrival signals a new dawn for the people…

Aug

12

2025

By Famous Reporters

How Lawful Is The Alleged Lifetime Ban By The Airline Operators Of Nigeria (Aon) On An Offending Passenger?

OPINION#Dr.MondayUbani, #Kwam1, #WasiuAyindeMarshal

How Lawful Is The Alleged Lifetime Ban By The Airline Operators Of Nigeria (Aon) On An Offending Passenger? The recent unruly conduct of passengers during domestic flights in Nigeria has raised legitimate concerns about acceptable in-flight behaviour, aviation safety, and appropriate disciplinary measures. Two recent cases stand out: that of Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (Kwam 1), and Ms. Comfort Emmanson, both accused of breaches of aviation regulations resulting in flight disruptions. While Kwam 1 was allegedly placed on a six-month “no-fly” list by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, Ms. Comfort Emmanson…

Aug

10

2025

By Famous Reporters

CHIEF EMEKA CHARLES KALU: (E.C.K) – Ens Rationis Cum Fundamento In Re

OPINION#Dr.EmekaCharlesKalu, #ECKFoundation, #EmekaCharlesKaluFoundation

CHIEF EMEKA CHARLES KALU: (E.C.K) - ENS RATIONIS CUM FUNDAMENTO IN RE The name Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, a being of reason with foundation in reality, strikes a chord of rationality with humanity. First, Chief Emeka Charles Kalu's actions and reactions to issues are founded on reality. This underscores his recent statement supporting the Governor of Abia State by applauding his development strides cutting across the state. This reality will be made manifest in 2027 when the good people of Abia North Senatorial Zone will test and feel the impact of having a representative who has the foundational training of…

Aug

05

2025

By Famous Reporters

VEILED TRUTHS AND CONFLICTING VOWS: The Paradox Of Nigeria’s Oath Of Secrecy And FOI

OPINION#1999Constitution, #CEHRAWS, #FOI, #FreedomofInformationAct, #LegalDoctrines, #OkoyeChukaPeter, #PPDC, #PublicandPrivateDevelopmentCentre, #TheParadoxOfNigeria'sOathOfSecrecyAndFOI

VEILED TRUTHS AND CONFLICTING VOWS: The Paradox Of Nigeria's Oath Of Secrecy And FOI By Okoye, Chuka Peter In the ever-enigmatic theatre of Nigerian governance, two legal scripts often seem to run simultaneously, sometimes in harmony, but more often in discord. On one hand, we have the solemnly recited Oath of Secrecy binding civil servants to confidentiality; on the other, the audacious Freedom of Information Act, 2011 (FOIA) empowering citizens to demand transparency. And thus, in this grand production of constitutional democracy, we are left to ask: can you swear to hide, and swear to reveal, under the same Constitution?…

Aug

02

2025

By Famous Reporters

Pension Benefits for Politicians: A Moral Wickedness Against Society

OPINION#Pension, #PensionBenefitsForPoliticians

Pension Benefits for Politicians: A Moral Wickedness Against Society By Paschal Ifeanyi Nwosu Esq The greatest happiness of the greatest number is the foundation of morals and legislations', says, Jeremy Bentham , implying that leadership wickedness undermines the greatest happiness of the greatest number . This is often the case where legislative power is abused inappropriately to better the lives of the privileged few to the detriment of the polity . The greater good is bedeviled by political criminality perpetrated by politicians that have insulated theirselves from the emasculating poverty , hardship and economic dysfunction in our polity by creating…