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NIGERIA–U.S. MINERALS PACT: THE BIGGER QUESTION NIGERIANS MUST ASK

PRESS RELEASE NIGERIA–U.S. MINERALS PACT: THE BIGGER QUESTION NIGERIANS MUST ASK For Immediate Release — 27 September 2026 I have followed with interest the recent strategic minerals agreement between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the United States. On September 23, 2026, Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau signed a framework in New York aimed at encouraging American investment and cooperation across Nigeria’s solid-minerals value chain. The Nigerian government estimates the country’s mineral resources at approximately $700 billion. This potentially represents a major economic opportunity for Nigeria, but it should also cause Nigerians to ask serious questions about our country, our institutions and the way international interests operate. For months, Nigeria’s relationship with the United States has included discussions around insecurity, religious freedom, killings and the protectio...
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Celebrating Engr. John Ogbeche: A Brother, a Friend, a Maritime Professional and the Man Who Gave Me a Gift Worth the World

Celebrating Engr. John Ogbeche: A Brother, a Friend, a Maritime Professional  and the Man Who Gave Me a Gift Worth the World Some friendships begin in the classroom. Some begin in the workplace. Others begin almost casually, without any indication of just how deeply they will eventually shape our lives.My relationship with Engr. John Ogbeche, MNSE, COREN, is one of those special stories.Today, as he celebrates his birthday, I am not only celebrating an accomplished Marine Engineer, Chief Engineer, entrepreneur and maritime professional. I am celebrating a man whose friendship has become family and whose impact on my personal life is something I can never adequately measure. John and I started our journey as classmates at the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron. At the time, we were simply young men pursuing our dreams in the maritime profession, learning, growing and preparing ourselves for the demanding life that awaited us at sea. Years passed. Careers developed. Ships ...
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Engr. Charles David celebrates his mother on her birthday, honouring a woman who raised 5 boys 1 girl

A Mother’s Strength Through 21 Years of Loss, Love and Sacrifice Engr. Charles David celebrates his mother on her birthday, honouring a woman who raised six children, held her family together after the loss of her husband, and today enjoys the blessing of 12 grandchildren. Today is more than another birthday. It is a celebration of strength, sacrifice, motherhood, resilience and an enduring family legacy . For 21 years since the passing of our father , our mother has carried on with remarkable courage. Losing a husband and continuing the journey of raising five boys and one girl could never have been easy, but Mum stood firm. She became a source of strength when the family needed strength, a voice of encouragement when things were difficult, and a constant reminder that life could still be approached with gratitude, faith and contentment. Today, the children she raised have grown, and her family has expanded to include 12 grandchildren —a beautiful testimony to the l...
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Honouring the Vanguard of the Sea

CAPTAIN COSMOS NIAGWAN Honouring the Vanguard of the Sea From the quiet hills of Shendam, Plateau State, Captain Cosmos Niagwan rose to become one of Nigeria’s respected voices on the oceans — a Master Mariner, ship captain, maritime administrator, and national maritime pioneer. His journey began with discipline, courage, and the hunger to learn. From his early cadetship with Elder Dempster Line in Liverpool, he sailed through the ranks with excellence, serving as Third Officer, Second Officer, Chief Officer, and eventually taking command as Captain on vessels of the Nigerian National Shipping Line. Captain Niagwan was not only a man of the sea; he was a builder of maritime systems. His career carried him from the bridge of ships to the boardrooms of maritime administration, where he served in key leadership roles across shipping companies, regulatory institutions, and national maritime assignments. He represented a generation of Nigerian seafarers who carried the nation’s ...
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Breaking News: Qua'an Pan Gets New Long Pan, Miskagam Jerome Goewam Leklat II Takes the Throne

In a grand ceremony, HRH Miskagam Jerome Goewam Leklat II has been elected  as the new Long Pan of Qua'an Pan Local Government Area, Plateau State. The revered traditional leader, who was coronated as the District Head of Bwall on February 2, 1985, brings over 38 years of dedicated service to the throne. A stalwart son of the soil, Long Pan Leklat II is currently the longest-serving District Head in Qua'an Pan LGA and one of the longest-serving Chiefs in Plateau State. His ascension marks a new chapter in the history of the Pan people, who have a rich cultural heritage dating back to the pre-colonial era. The Qua'an Pan Local Government, located in the heart of Plateau State, has a storied past, having produced notable leaders and contributed significantly to Nigeria's cultural and economic landscape. With Long Pan Leklat II on the throne, the people of Qua'an Pan are poised for continued progress and prosperity. Our heartfelt congratulations to HRH Misk...
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War in the Middle East: Strategic Shockwaves Across Global Shipping and Business.

War in the Middle East: Strategic Shockwaves Across Global Shipping and Business. The renewed war that broke put on Saturday February 27,2023 in the Middle East is no longer a distant geopolitical crisis it is a direct operational and financial challenge for the global maritime industry. For shipowners, charterers, insurers, port operators, and cargo interests, the conflict has reintroduced a level of volatility not seen since the height of the pandemic supply chain crisis. With critical chokepoints under threat and risk premiums rising, the global shipping system is once again operating under strategic stress. At the center of concern is the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway through which roughly one-fifth of global oil supply transits daily. Any credible threat of closure or sustained disruption immediately reverberates through tanker markets, freight derivatives, and bunker prices. Even limited naval confrontations or missile threats are sufficient to cause rerouting...
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KWALLA UNITED FC RECEIVES DONATION OF TEAM JERSEYS

Kwalla United Football Club in Quaanpan local government Plateau state has received a generous donation of customized jerseys from Engineer Charles David Tanko, a philanthropist and the Duke of Jos, currently based in the United Kingdom with his partner MAYOR RALPH The jerseys were presented to the team by Lagya Chindongnaan and Alfred David Tanko, representatives of Engineer Tanko's Project Manager and family, respectively. The team expressed gratitude through their head coach, Mahadi Lamis, and the captain, who represented the old players. They expressed optimism about future partnerships with Engineer Tanko to build the team's capacity and explore opportunities to showcase local talent globally. This donation is part of Engineer Tanko's Quaan-Pan Development Initiative (QDPI), aimed at promoting grassroots sports development in the locality. In a message, he encouraged the players to perform to the best of their abilities, promising rewards and su...
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