I. B. Theophilus was only too glad to speak about the days of Caleb Olubolade inside the Creek Haven, and to reminisce on the high points of that government. In October 1996, at the infancy of Bayelsa, Theophilus served as Chief of Protocol, Government House, Yenagoa. He was among the nine staff of the state origin released by the Rivers …

There’s a part of my job that can swallow you whole. Journalists are brought up on a diet whose main ingredients are a deliberate blend of crime, sex, and money. Everything else is a side dish. That’s why if you follow what you read daily in the newspapers, on the radio or TV or any of the online extensions of …

On 16 August  2021, the then President Muhammadu Buhari signed the Petroleum Industry Bill into law. He described the resulting Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 as Nigeria’s second-largest achievement in the energy sector. He believed that the Act had the potential to address longstanding challenges and drive significant reforms in the oil and gas sector. Four years down the line, …

As Nigeria edges closer to the 2027 general elections, the political terrain is beginning to heat up, with the emergence of new alliances and power blocs, the African Democratic Congress (ADC).  However, one of the most anticipated developments — the formation of a grand political coalition to challenge the dominance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) — has taken …

Across Nigeria’s 36 states, a now obvious and relentless economic transformation is unfolding—driven by the bold, strategic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. From Benin City to Birnin Kebbi, Lagos to Lafia, the signs are increasingly clear: the Renewed Hope Agenda is not just about empty political sloganeering—it is a nationwide movement that is empowering state governments to deliver real, …

Olubolade was so concerned about the future of Bayelsa State that he stayed back in Yenagoa for two weeks after he had been formally relieved of his appointment by General Abdulsalami Abubakar. That was a painful time for Olubolade. It was as if an era had come to an end.   He knew he would not be Military Administrator forever, …

Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele came prepared. As a Professor of Practice at Babcock University, he knows his onions. He only just celebrated his fiftieth birthday and delivered what appeared to be an impossible task for his master, President Bola Tinubu. At first, it appeared like mission impossible. Many, especially northern senators …

Billionaire entrepreneur, Dr. Benard Omoyeni is 54. The enowned environmental scientist and author continues to influence Nigeria’s international trade relations through Palmadex Group, a non oil export company, and currently one of Africa’s most impactful businessmen. Omoyeni, who clocks 54 on 1 July, 2025, continues to extend his legacy far beyond export and environmental science. Over the years, he has …

My visit to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) was one of the most inspiring moments of my career. It didn’t just affirm my vision for AI-Powered PR — it reignited my deepest belief: with visionary leadership and relentless commitment to innovation, the public sector can — and should — lead the way. The Customs House in Abuja isn’t just a …

The plane shot into view, zapped down the full length of the runway, like an intrepid athlete demonstrating the speed with which Olubolade would work when he arrived at his duty post. Strapped to his seat in the Bellview aircraft, the Navy Captain took a deep breath as the aircraft finally dollied to a stop, and the pilot invited His …