Tag: Dakuku Peterside
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Exit talks of political office holders – By Dakuku Peterside
The beauty of democracy lies in the transient nature of political power. The fact that power is contested periodically and those who wield power submit to such a contest in a free and fair election, where other candidates struggle for power with them, is the essence of democracy.
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Drama, reality and illegal refineries – By Dakuku Peterside
The vessels and the illegal refineries are very conspicuous and visible to be noticed yet, these illegal operations have been going on without any significant challenge from Government or governmental institutions including security agencies.
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Wike dashing off Rivers’ property to cronies – Dakuku Peterside
The 2015 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers, Dr Dakuku Peterside, has accused Governor Nyesom Wike of being on a property acquisition spree. Peterside, a one-time Commissioner for Works, said that Governor Wike had cornered no fewer than 400 houses for himself and his cronies in ways he described as “ridiculous…
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A nation of adulterated fuel and adulterated stories – By Dakuku Peterside
For decades, Nigerians have been living in denial about the state of our country’s petroleum refining and distribution system. Even non- specialists without any training in elementary petroleum economics know there is something wrong with our petroleum products refining, importation, and distribution regime and regulatory systems.
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Wike’s displacement of .1m Rivers people wicked, evil, inhuman – Dakuku Peterside
Former Director-General of the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside says Governor Nyesom Wike’s forceful ejection of over 100,000 poor and vulnerable Rivers residents from their waterfront homes is “wicked, evil and inhuman,” pointing out that it is part of the governor’s plans to convert the areas into personal ownership.
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Social media as the new political wrestling ground – By Dakuku Peterside
Society is constantly evolving, and nothing is ever constant. This constant change is a feature of human nature and endeavours. The old passes away, the new takes over, and the circle continues. For it is in this eternal change of ‘scene’ that humanity lives forever.
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2023: Beware ye masquerade watchers – By Gift Worlu
2023: Beware ye masquerade watchers – By Gift Worlu
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2023: Where are the masquerades? – By Dakuku Peterside
2023: Where are the masquerades? – By Dakuku Peterside
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The year 2022: A peep into the political crystal ball – By Dakuku Peterside
The year 2022: A peep into the political crystal ball – By Dakuku Peterside