By FEMI ODERE I have since concluded that if one is to learn to have a glimmer of understanding of the mores, morals, traditions, belief systems, as well as the idiosyncrasies that shape us as a people and define our true essence, the National Assembly is a perfect observatory. Short of physically spending one’s time in […]

By Professor Mondy Gold In the sacred silence of remembrance and the resounding echoes of our national history, a mighty Iroko has fallen. Yet, like all great trees rooted in fertile soil, its presence endures. The roots of Chief Senator Dr. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, OFR, CON, run deep in the consciousness of Nigeria, and his […]

By Ike Chioke His life was gentle, and the elementsSo mixed in him that Nature might stand upAnd say to all the world, “This was a man!” (William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar, Act 5, Scene 5.) Long before I met Pascal Gabriel Dozie, I had heard of his entrepreneurialgenius, innovative flair, and educational philanthropy. To cite just one example of the last element, he had sponsored […]

By Femi Salako Today is Worker’s Day, instructively also the birthday of Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, who today is rolling out phenomenal security initiatives to make Nigeria more secure, and more prosperous. Today, Nigeria takes another bold step into the digital future with the official launch of the country’s much-anticipated electronic visa, e-Visa, system—ushering in a […]

By Oma Djebah We should all give our best to public service, and be grateful because it is a privilege to be called upon,” he would cheerfully declare, every now and then, at our weekly meetings of the Delta    State Executive Council. Professor Amos Agbe Utuama, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and deputy governor of […]

By Comrade Wilson Macualy In the dynamic landscape of Nigerian academia, a few figures have etched their legacy as profoundly as Engr. Prof. Akpofure Rim-Rukeh. From his humble beginnings in Ovu Inland, Delta State, to steering the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE) to international acclaim, Prof. Rim-Rukeh’s journey epitomizes dedication, innovation, and transformative […]

By Dr. Michael Kabi  Today, as we reflect on the extraordinary life of Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, it becomes clear that we are not merely remembering the passing of an individual. Instead, we are celebrating a phenomenon, a titan whose impact transcended the realms of his immediate environment and resonated far beyond. Chief Clark was not […]

By Sina Babasola The curtain has fallen on an extraordinary life — a life defined by brilliance, unshakable patriotism, and an unwavering commitment to public service. With the passing of Dr. Victor OmololuSowemimoOlunloyo, Nigeria mourns the loss of one of its most intellectually gifted, visionary, and deeply principled sons. Born into the illustrious Olunloyo family of […]

After an inspiring and impactful journey spanning three and a half decades, Pastor (Mrs.) Adebisi Elizabeth Oluwatoyin concludes her career in the civil service with grace, dignity, and a legacy that speaks volumes of dedication, excellence, and service to humanity. Born in the serene town of Otan Ayegbaju, Osun State, into the noble family of […]

Since we met in Class one at Government College Umuahia,our bond of friendship grew to a level of true brotherhood