opinion Spotlight

2027: Deltans Must Look Beyond Political Promises — Why I Believe Delta Deserves a New Economic Direction, Says Eshor
As Delta State gradually moves towards the 2027 governorship election, I believe the time has come for us to look beyond political promises and ask a more
Saturday, October 24, 2026

What can we learn from China's grassroots governance?
The fifth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee takes place from
Friday, October 23, 2026

Why Is Russia Redefining Its ASEAN Strategy by Prioritizing a New Level of Engagement?
According to a report by Russia’s Pivot to Asia, Russia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are
Friday, October 23, 2026

Why is Africa still falling short of its research potential?
From Sudan to Somalia and the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, armed conflicts continue to devastate
Thursday, October 22, 2026

N2.7 trillion fabrication against the Olu of Warri and the theatre of a broke man seeking attention: Why nobody should take Asari Dokubo serious
I have read and watched the video, with a mixture of dismay and familiar amusement, the recent allegation attributed
Saturday, October 10, 2026

The hero we refuse to sing: Why Dr. Ekpoko Ekpoko Emmanuel is one of Itsekiri’s unfinished anthem
I am writing this not as a political ally seeking favour, but as a son of Warri Kingdom who watched with keen
Saturday, October 10, 2026

Delta North Senate 2027: Okowa Reigns, Ochei Runs
Delta North is the beautiful bride of Delta
Saturday, October 10, 2026

Aguariavwodo: The Man Who Could Not Light His Own House Now Claims Urhobo Will Vote APC
We have seen the outburst from Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo, Senior Political Adviser to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, claiming Urhobo will
Friday, October 9, 2026

The NNPC retails discount is not a subsidy: No Public Money is involved
The discount lowers prices for consumers and can strengthen NNPC Retail’s business and profits at the same time
Friday, October 9, 2026

Jamaat-e-Islami Has Forfeited Its Voice in Bangladesh: 1971 to Today
In 1971, when we were engaged in a life-or-death struggle to secure an independent and sovereign homeland—Bangladesh—the Jamaat-e-Islami death
Friday, October 2, 2026

Africa faces gunboat diplomacy without the gunboats
Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go
Friday, October 2, 2026

Nigeria at 66: Citizens Reflect on Nation’s Journey, Challenges
As Nigeria marks 66 years of independence, the milestone is not just a number but a reflection
Thursday, October 1, 2026

Sheikh Hasina’s Road Back to Bangladesh
The political winds around Bangladesh are
Thursday, October 1, 2026

There are some things even death cannot hide
For over a hundred years, Pa. Higson Jofotan Oritsemeyiwa Oporokun walked among us, not
Wednesday, September 30, 2026

The Case for Elevating Itsekiri Senior Clan-Head Community Chiefs to status of second-class kingship
A Call for Institutional Balance in Delta State.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026

How and why is Russia’s defence industry booming in Africa and the Middle East?: Russia’s actual gains from South Africa and Egypt defence shows
The 2026 Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition in Pretoria and the El Alamein International Airshow in
Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Russia’s Pivot to Asia: TNF 2026 Expands Russia’s Energy Technology Drive Across Asian and Global Markets
The XI International Industrial and Energy Forum (TNF 2026), held in Tyumen from September 14-17, marked a significant expansion of
Sunday, September 27, 2026

What Industrial Strategy Is Russia Using to Enter New Energy Markets?
The XI International Industrial and Energy Forum TNF, held in Tyumen from September
Sunday, September 27, 2026

Why India's Push-In Operations into Bangladesh Are Illegal Under India’s Own Law"
As of September 2026, Bangladesh officially says that 2,369 people have been pushed into its territory by
Sunday, September 27, 2026

After mainland China, why is Russia now looking to Hong Kong as part of its Asia pivot?
Russia-Hong Kong economic relations are gaining importance in 2026, although their scale remains much
Wednesday, September 23, 2026