MICHAEL OWHOKO

Has Nigeria learnt any lessons from the Okuama massacre? Will the incident repeat itself or offer profound lessons against future experiences? In the journey of life, no individual nation or country is immune from occurrences thrown up by…

Any Nigerian with a rational and open mind knows that the complexity of governance in Nigeria today is rooted in the country’s political system, which by any stretch of imagination and logic, is unsuitable for a heterogeneous society like…

With a thriving and fertile environment for extortion and racketeering, the process for obtaining the Nigerian passport has turned the booklet into a hire purchase document where applicants pay the official cost at the point of application,…

As Nigerians file out to elect a new president on February 25, it is imperative to remind electorate that a country’s future and destiny are shaped by choice of personality they elect as president.  Entrusting a country’s leadership and…

Without prejudice to extent of preparations, has government genuinely evaluated reasons for dispute and rejection of previous census results in Nigeria before proceeding to organize another headcount?  Results of census conducted in 1962,…

The Urhobo is among the first 10 major ethnic groups, and fifth largest in Nigeria, yet, its initial capacity to command considerable influence in the Nigerian polity was weakened by lack of brotherliness, unity, and trust among its people,…

In the absence of an 11th-hour miracle, when an assessment of the performance of the Executive arm of government will be carried out on May 29 next year, using the economy, security and corruption as the index, President Muhammadu…

I am neither a prophet nor a clairvoyant, but from the manifestation in my crystal ball, I see Nigeria in 2023 is shaped by upheaval fueled by miseries and hopelessness. Agitation reminiscent of the END SARS protests will break out.…

For the record and for posterity, it is imperative to state that oil found in the Niger Delta region belongs to the people of the area. It is not owned by Nigeria. God provided every habitat with natural resources, including agricultural…

There are strong indications that the National Water Resources Bill 2020 will soon be reintroduced at the National Assembly. If passed into law, communities and people living along water fronts in the country, particularly Niger Delta…