Siminalayi Fubara returned as “governor” of Rivers State last week, six months after he was magisterially removed from office by President Bola Tinubu, following his declaration of an emergency rule in the state. Fubara returned with his tail between his legs, utterly humiliated. Henceforth, anyone who refers to Fubara as governor must put the word in […]

Regarding communication, the world has changed greatly, hasn’t it? The email remains one of the most widely used tools for communication. Despite the rise of instant messaging apps and social media platforms, email continues to be the professional standard in academic, workplace, and even personal contexts. Yet, many people still struggle to write effective emails — […]

By Godwin Oritse Nigeria’s maritime profile is set to receive a boost in November as crude oil deliveries to the Dangote Refinery by Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), coupled with the facility’s growing exports of refined products, will add to the nation’s shipping tonnage. This development could enhance Nigeria’s chances of retaining influence at the International […]

In July this year, French President, Emmanuel Macron, said his country would recognise a “Palestinian State” at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, in New York. When the motion was put, the vast majority of member countries from across the continents voted “yes”. A whopping 147 out of 193 countries have voiced ‘supported’ for […]

“Active valour may often be the present of nature, but such patient diligence can be the fruit only of habit and discipline”— Edward Gibbon In Nigeria today, where reckless ambition and the pursuit of wealth often overshadow patriotism, one man’s life still shines as a counterpoint. That man is  Muhammed Abba Gana, CON, former Minister of […]

Seventy-two hours after he returned to office following a six-month suspension, Siminalayi Fubara, the Governor of Rivers State, was with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on a thank-you visit. Looking chastised and sobre, Mr. Fubara told reporters that he had made peace with his principal and was ready to move Rivers State forward. He has made it […]

I have had the good fortune of working with Ernest Ndukwe, an engineer, at a very significant moment in my life when history was also being made for our dear nation, Nigeria. The country had been so starved of telecom development that it was assumed a miracle for any such thing to happen in our clime. […]

In like manner, Canada, another good example of federalism in practice, has its own history which is also unique to it. The first settlers inhabited Nova Scotia. Others later settled in New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Colombia, etc. Eventually, the people decided to form a union wherein their potentials would be fully harnessed for […]

From last week continues the narrative of how President Olusegun Obasanjo suspended Governor Joshua Dariye of Plateau State from office and dissolved the State House of Assembly following religious crisis in the state.  He immediately appointed the former Chief of Army Staff, General Muhammed Chris Alli(rtd) (December 25, 1944 – November 19, 2023), as Administrator of […]

“Every soul shall taste death, and you will only be given your (full) compensation on the Day of Resurrection.”.–  Surah Al-Imran, 3 (185). When the Daily Trust newspaper of Thursday last week published the story of the loss of my brother Mouftah with my name in the title, I felt it was unfair to him. He […]