Opinion

By Omoba Kenneth Aigbegbele The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) established by the NITDA Act of 2007 to regulate standards, guidelines and frameworks for the development and standardization of Information Technology practices in Nigeria, is also clamouring for the actualization of the Bill at the National Assembly for the...

By Michael Jegede When Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu was inaugurated as the Governor of Cross River State on May 29, 2023, Cross Riverians were full of expectations as they looked forward to a better future for the state, seeing that a tested, trusted, reliable and compassionate politician had taken...

In the history of Nigeria’s internal security, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps Act 2007 remains a magic that has helps in attaining the best performance in the NSCDC. And it takes a highly capable hand to bring result to the table in line of the provision of the Act....

By Salingo Bala “When a man’s knowledge is not in order, the more of it he has, the greater will be his confusion of thought”……. Herbert Spencer. Since his acclaimed leadership of the 5G Network, an office considered by many as too exalted for him, Tsamari Fakuta has virtually gone...

By Nath Odili Going by the recent comment by His Excellency, Siminalayi Fubara, Executive Governor of Rivers State that his administration started in February 2024, it would be right to say that he’s just four months old in office. However, the record books won’t accept such a position. This is...

By Gambo Jagindi The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has undergone a remarkable transformation under the visionary leadership of Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, its Commandant General. Since taking the helm, Dr. Audi has demonstrated unwavering dedication, strategic thinking, and a passion for excellence, leaving an indelible mark on...

By Tony Uwakwe After the storm comes the calm; this is the case of Rivers State under Governor Siminalayi Fubara. In one year, he threaded on a path not many would dare. His message was consistent with the oath of office to serve the people, not individuals. In one year,...

By Simon Chuzu Egede, MON In a recent post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Professor Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, a former chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, had insinuated that the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court had become a tool in the hands of the Minister...

By Simon Chuzu Egede, MON In a recent post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Professor Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, a former chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, had insinuated that the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court had become a tool in the hands of the Minister...

By Simon Peter In examining the realm of governance and public resource management, one would agree that, accountability is a sacrosanct principle that serves as the bedrock of trust between the government and its citizens. However, in Rivers State, Nigeria, this fundamental principle appears to be under assault, as a...