Author: Hassan Gimba

Dr. Hassan Gimba Ahmed,ANIPR is a veteran journalist, writer, publisher and public affairs commentator. He is the Publisher/CEO of Neptune Prime, and has held several senior editorial positions in the Nigerian media industry. A prolific writer, Dr. Gimba is renowned for his incisive and thought-provoking column, “The Arbiter,” through which he offers perspectives on governance, politics, security and contemporary national issues. He is a regular contributor to Emporium Reporters , where The Arbiter continue to provide readers with insightful analysis and informed commentary.

US-Israeli War on Iran (4): Wetin be Nigeria’s Own?, by Hassan Gimba

Hassan Gimba

On Thursday, July 30, 2026, Saudi Arabia announced the formation of a 14-member Multinational Maritime Defence Coalition, ostensibly to guarantee freedom of navigation in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Gulf of Aden. Its practical objective is to break the Houthi naval blockade of Saudi Arabia declared on July 20. The founding members are Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, Pakistan, Djibouti, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Bangladesh and, yes, Nigeria. Turkey, which has one of Europe’s largest militaries, brings NATO membership, a powerful navy and a strong economy. Pakistan,…