Author: Ehichioya Ezomon
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As Benue burns: ‘Enough not enough’, Mr President, do something! – By Ehichioya Ezomon
Once again, communities in Benue State – the acclaimed “Food Basket of the Nation – are under attack, with death and destruction everywhere.
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Defections: Will Wike honour Tinubu’s invitation to join APC? – By Ehichioya Ezomon
This is certainly not a good political season for Nigeria’s opposition parties, as they face an existential threat from continuing depletion of their major and minor platforms due to massive defections of members to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
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As another governor joins ‘assault’ on journalists, free press – By Ehichioya Ezomon
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has reportedly extended his executive tentacles to the Delta State House of Assembly, where he barred journalists from coverage of the midterm report of his administration’s stewardship since May 29, 2023, when he took office to steer the ship of “The Big Heart Of The Nation” for four years till…
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Gov Eno’s ire over Channels TV’s broadcast of ‘defection’ to APC – By Ehichioya Ezomon
As in every issue or event in the polity, mixed reactions greeted the report on Thursday, May 22, 2025, that the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, had directed all commissioners and other political appointees in his government to either defect with him to the All Progressives Congress (APC), or resign from their positions.
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DisCos’ blackmail of government to retain subsidy on tariffs – By Ehichioya Ezomon
In March 2025, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) released the performance report of 2024/Q4 in comparison to 2024/Q3 by the 11 electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in the country. While the report speaks of Eko DisCo (90.00%) and Ikeja DisCo (82.63%) as recording the highest collection
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DSS flies kite for Utomi’s ‘shadow government’ – By Ehichioya Ezomon
“Today, I bring to this pioneer body the desperate cries of a people troubled by how their reality seems bound for serfdom. I challenge you to awaken these people who wrongly believe that everything is fine as long as they can manage a share of what little still trickles down from crude oil sales.” This…
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Attack on Tinubu’s family: How low can Atiku sink? – By Ehichioya Ezomon
I’ve never dreamt, imagined or thought of the day Nigerian politicians – in desperation for fresh or renewal of elective mandates – would not only go after their political opponents and their children, but also encourage their own children to toe the same line. This is what stares Nigerians in the face – ahead of…
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Again, PDP in denial aftermath of members’ exodus to APC – By Ehichioya Ezomon
The entire leadership of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is a shameless lot. That’s the least of the adjectives to describe such unserious and un-self-examining politicians, who, in the face of an embarrassing implosion of their platform, engage in scapegoating President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All
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Udenwa’s indictment of politicians, blame of PDP’s woes on APC – By Ehichioya Ezomon
Recently, the seemingly urbane and easy-going former Imo State Governor Achike Udenwa (1999-2007), chewed two issues at the same time: Nigerian politicians’ propensity to buying their way into elective office; and alleged interference of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the affairs of the opposition, principally the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
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Rivers crisis: Fubara’s dismissal of Nwaeke’s allegations not enough – By Ehichioya Ezomon
Former Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi lately commented on the Rivers crisis – which dates back to his administration (2007-2015) – claiming that the blowout between suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and ex-Governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike, stemmed from “how to