WISDOM TIDE

Rivers State Assembly’s Impeachment Push Against Governor Fubara: A Dangerous Descent into Parochial Politics By Bapakaye Ijuma/January 18th, 2026 Coordinator, Niger Delta Watch Dogs The ongoing moves by certain members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to initiate impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara represent a troubling low point in the state’s democratic journey. What should be a sober constitutional process appears, instead, to be driven by narrow interests, political desperation, and a reckless disregard for governance stability. Impeachment is not a tool for vendetta, intimidation, or political theatrics. It is an extreme constitutional measure designed to address grave violations of law or misconduct—none of which have been credibly established against Governor Fubara. To weaponize such a process for personal or factional gain is not only parochial but profoundly damaging to democratic norms. A Misuse of Legislative Power The Rivers State A...

Uganda Under the Yoke of President Museveni: A Nation’s Cry for Change Amid a Seventh-Term Bid Dave Ikiedei Asei/Wisdom Tide/January 17th, 2026 Uganda is once again at the center of a profound political debate as calls intensify for President Yoweri Museveni to contest for a seventh term in office. For a nation whose population is overwhelmingly youthful and whose democratic aspirations have matured over decades, the prospect of one man remaining in power for nearly half a century has stirred deep concern, frustration, and reflection. While the machinery of the ruling establishment presents continuity as stability, many Ugandans increasingly experience it as political suffocation. President Museveni assumed power in 1986 after a protracted guerrilla war, emerging as a liberator in a country exhausted by years of coups, dictatorship, and civil unrest. His early leadership was widely welcomed. Uganda witnessed relative peace, improvements in security, and economic reforms tha...

PANDEF’s Community Representation Models Under Ambassador Godknows-Boladei-Igali By Dave Ikiedei Asei / Wisdom Tide / January 17th, 2026 The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has, since its inception, positioned itself as a credible umbrella platform for articulating the collective interests of the Niger Delta people. At a time when questions of inclusion, equity, and grassroots participation dominate national discourse, PANDEF’s approach to community representation has gained renewed relevance. Under the leadership of Ambassador Godknows-Boladei Igali, the Forum has refined and strengthened its community representation models, reinforcing PANDEF’s role as a bridge between local realities and national policymaking. Ambassador Igali’s leadership philosophy is anchored in the belief that sustainable development and lasting peace in the Niger Delta can only be achieved through inclusive dialogue and representative governance. Recognizing the diversity of the region—ethnic, cultur...

Dr Agbabou Week Leads Grassroots Tribute at Burial of Wrestling Icon, Appah Macaulay “De Water Lion” By Dave Ikiedei Asei / Niger Delta Progress-Reporters / January 16th, 2027 / Yenagoa Prince Dr. Doodei Agbabou Week stood at the very heart of history and heritage today as he played a prominent grassroots role at the final burial ceremony of the late World No. 5 wrestling champion, Appah Macaulay, fondly known as “De Water Lion.” The revered sports icon, a proud son of the Ijaw heartland, was laid to rest amid deep emotion, cultural reverence, and an outpouring of respect from across the Niger Delta and beyond. The ceremony, which attracted traditional rulers, youth groups, sports stakeholders, community leaders, and admirers of indigenous wrestling, was both a solemn farewell and a celebration of an extraordinary life. At the center of the gathering was Prince Dr. Agbabou Week, whose presence underscored his long-standing reputation as a grassroots mobilizer, cultural advocate, and br...

Dr. Samuel Ogbuku: Leadership, Vision, and Institutional Transformation at the NDDC By Dave Ikiedei Asei / Niger Delta Progress-Reporters/January 16th, 2026 The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) occupies a critical place in Nigeria’s development architecture. Established to address the peculiar developmental, environmental, and socio-economic challenges of the oil-producing Niger Delta, the Commission’s effectiveness has long depended on the quality of leadership at its helm. In recent years, that leadership has been embodied by Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, whose tenure as Managing Director has been marked by a deliberate focus on reform, accountability, and sustainable development. Dr. Ogbuku’s leadership represents a conscious shift from rhetoric to results, from institutional fragility to purposeful governance. His vision for the NDDC is anchored on rebuilding public trust, strengthening internal systems, and ensuring that development interventions translate into real and ...

Igali Defends Niger Delta’s Right to Fair Oil Revenue By Dave Ikiedei Asei / Wisdom Tide / January 16, 2026 The Niger Delta has long served as the economic engine of Nigeria, providing the oil and gas revenues that underpin national development. Despite this central role, the region continues to endure profound challenges—environmental degradation, infrastructural deficits, and social dislocation—arising from decades of intensive resource extraction. Against this backdrop, the advocacy of Ambassador Godknows Boladei Igali on fiscal federalism, derivation, and oil revenue management constitutes a timely and principled defense of the rights, dignity, and development aspirations of Nigeria’s oil-producing communities. The Case for Fiscal Federalism Fiscal federalism is anchored on equity, fairness, and the efficient allocation of resources within a federal system. Ambassador Igali has consistently maintained that true federalism requires a just balance between the central gove...

Human Age Classification from a Religious Worldview – Series (1) By Dave Ikiedei Asei/January 15th, 2026 This series explores human life through a religious lens, examining the moral, spiritual, and ethical development at each stage. Each article focuses on one age group, helping readers understand the responsibilities and spiritual significance inherent to that phase of life This series explores human life through a religious lens, examining the moral, spiritual, and ethical development at each stage. Each article focuses on one age group, helping readers understand the responsibilities and spiritual significance inherent to that phase of life.  Infancy (0–2 years)  1. Innocence and Divine Care Introduction Infancy is the beginning of life’s divinely guided journey. In religious thought, every child is a sacred gift from God, born without moral guilt, fully dependent on caregivers for guidance, protection, and nurturing. Moral and Spiritual Characteristics. At thi...