Opinion

October 02, (THEWILL) – The excitement and joy that came with the announcement of the creation of Bayelsa State on October 1, 1996, knew no bounds. All over Nigeria and in the diaspora, the Ijaw people celebrated the eventual...

September 30, (THEWILL) – In the midst of Nigeria's complex economic and political landscape, meaningful conversations become crucial catalysts for change. My recent discussion with Bolade Agbola, a distinguished Agricultural Economist, stockbroker, banker and Business Administration doctorate holder,...

September 28, (THEWILL) - All protocols observed... Salute to Dr Chief Don Ettiebet @ 80 and thanks to the Petroleum Club for having me! Your excellencies, distinguished Ladies and gentlemen, let me start by craving your indulgence to allow me...

September 27, (THEWILL) - Nigeria, a country of over 200 million people, is rich in culture, resources, and potential. Yet, in many parts of the nation, especially in rural and impoverished communities, access to basic healthcare remains a...

September 27, (THEWILL) – Trust is an essential quality. It is a valuable non-commodity asset. It is the diviner of promise and fulfilment. A government that succeeds is one which holds sufficient public trust and exerts itself considerably...

September 25, (THEWILL) – Nigeria’s first federal election upon independence ended disastrously, with the United Progressive Grand Alliance (UPGA) refusing to participate in the elections on the grounds of irregularities. On the eve of the poll, the major alliance...

September 25, (THEWILL) – Colour TV transmission was introduced first at Benue Plateau Television, Jos, in July 1974 and in India it was introduced in 1979. In October 2022, I penned the essay, Nigeria, the floods and the ‘we never...

September 25, (THEWILL) – Disasters could be man-made like civil unrest, wars, pollution or natural like floods, erosions, landslides and earthquakes. The recent flood disaster in Maiduguri ravished the city and caused monumental damage. Many lives and property were...

September 25, (THEWILL) – If we must address the bunch of lies or rather propaganda campaigns being dished to us by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and possibly also by the management of Dangote Refinery in their...

September 23, (THEWILL) – A legendary American writer, humourist and essayist, Mark Twain once said, "If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything". This means that if you tell the truth, you will die. And...