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U-18 Volleyball: Nigeria Keep Perfect Run Alive, Reach African Final
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE NIGERIA’S boys have reached the final of the 2026 CAVB U-18 African Nations Volleyball Championship in Alexandria, Egypt. The young Nigerians booked their place with a commanding 3-0 victory over Cameroon in the semi-final. Nigeria controlled the match from the start. The team won the three sets 25-16, 25-20 […]
Tinubu Dissolves Obasanjo-Era Committee On Federal Properties
By MELVIN KOFFA PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate dissolution of the Presidential Implementation Committee on the Alienation of Federal Government Properties. The committee, established in 2000 under former President Olusegun Obasanjo, handled the sale, lease and privatisation of federal government landed assets. Tinubu has now transferred responsibility for all matters previously handled by […]
Table Tennis: Nigeria’s U-19 Boys, Egypt’s Three Teams Qualify For Worlds
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH NIGERIA and Egypt have secured places at the 2026 ITTF World Youth Championships in Istanbul, Turkey. Both table tennis giants earned Africa’s qualification slots at the Africa Youth Championships in Accra, Ghana. Nigeria sealed its ticket through the U-19 boys’ team. The team won its event to emerge as one of […]
Osofisan’s “The Best of Times” Revisited: Young Critics Expose Nigeria’s Political & Social Fault Lines
Young Critics Revisit Osofisan’s ‘The Best of Times’, Expose Nigeria’s Social Fault Lines THE enduring political and social concerns in the works of Nigerian playwright and novelist Femi Osofisan came under close examination as three young literary critics revisited his collection of novellas, The Best of Times. The discussion formed part of the preview sessions […]
11 Months Without Salaries: Cross River Local Govt Workers Demand Otu’s Intervention
By BASSEY BENSON Cross River Workers Protest 11 Months Without Pay, Demand Immediate Payroll Inclusion NEWLY employed local government workers in Cross River State have taken their grievances to the streets, demanding payment of 11 months’ salary arrears and formal inclusion in the state payroll. The workers staged a peaceful protest in Calabar on Wednesday […]
Who Will Become Nigeria’s Next Poetry Laureate? 11 Poets Await 2026 Verdict
11 Poets, 11 Books: CORA-NLNG Book Party Sets Stage for Nigeria’s $100,000 Poetry Prize THE Nigerian literary community is set for another major gathering as the Committee for Relevant Art (CORA) prepares to host 11 poets shortlisted for the 2026 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Literature. The CORA-NLNG Book Party will hold on Sunday […]
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‘Thank The President For What?’ Nigerians In South Africa Demand Action, Not Assurances
Stranded Nigerians Challenge Consul’s Appeal as Evacuation Delay Fuels Anger Consul General Assures Citizens of Ongoing Evacuation Efforts FRUSTRATIONS mounted among stranded Nigerians in South Africa after the Nigerian Consul General urged them to appreciate President Bola Tinubu for the Federal Government’s efforts to evacuate them, despite uncertainty over when the operation would be completed. […]
Inside Calabar’s Forgotten Infectious Disease Hospital
The Hospital Meant to Fight Infectious Diseases TUCKED away along New Edgerley Road in Calabar, behind Zenith Bank’s Chamley Branch and a short distance from the bustling Watt Market, stands the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH), officially known as the Dr. Lawrence Henshaw Memorial Hospital. Established to serve as a frontline facility for the diagnosis and […]
Nigeria Ranks Third Globally In Student Migration — UNESCO Report
Nigeria Emerges as Global Education Export Hub NIGERIA has been ranked the third-largest source of international students globally, according to a new report by UNESCO. The inaugural Higher Education Global Trends Report revealed that Nigeria accounted for five per cent of all students studying abroad in 2023, placing it alongside Germany in the global ranking. […]
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Delta Targets Global Investors With 2026 Economic Summit
By PAULINA NZERUBE State Sets Stage for Major Investment Drive THE Delta State Government has announced plans for the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit 2026, describing the event as a strategic initiative aimed at attracting local and international investors to the state. Scheduled to hold from 3 to 5 August in Asaba, the summit […]
Delta Seeks Private Investment To Bridge Housing Gap, Boost Economy
By STELLA JOHNSON OGBOVOVEH Government Reaffirms Commitment to Public-Private Partnerships THE Delta State Government has reiterated its commitment to partnering with private investors to address the state’s housing deficit and accelerate economic development. The assurance was given by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, during a proposal presentation by the management […]
CBN’s Tight Policy Slows Lending As Businesses Battle Cost Pressures
By FIDELUS ZWANSON Private Sector Credit Shows Signs of Recovery Amid Economic Headwinds NIGERIA’S private sector is gradually regaining access to credit, but economists warn that the recovery remains fragile as high interest rates, rising government borrowing and mounting production costs continue to limit lending across the economy. Recent monetary statistics released by the Central […]
Beyond Speeches: Can Delta’s 2026 Investment Summit Deliver Jobs & Growth?
Delta Stakes Its Economic Future on Investment-Led Growth AS Delta State prepares to host its 2026 Economic and Investment Summit, expectations are rising that the event will become more than another government gathering. Scheduled for 3 to 5 August at the Dome Event Centre in Asaba, the summit is expected to bring together policymakers, investors, […]
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Tinubu Dissolves Obasanjo-Era Committee On Federal Properties
By MELVIN KOFFA PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate dissolution of the Presidential Implementation Committee on the Alienation of Federal Government Properties. The committee, established in 2000 under former President Olusegun Obasanjo, handled the sale, lease and privatisation of federal government landed assets. Tinubu has now transferred responsibility for all matters previously handled by […]
The Clerics & The Alleged Coup: How Millions Of Naira Entered A Secret Investigation
By NJORIGE LYNUS Inside the alleged coup plot: The search for spiritual backing DOCUMENTS presented as part of the prosecution’s evidence in the ongoing trial over an alleged 2025 coup plot have revealed an unusual dimension of the case: investigators say the alleged mastermind, Nigerian Army Colonel Mohammed Ma’aji, sought assistance from Islamic clerics alongside […]
Oborevwori Directs Investigation As Delta Dismisses Political Violence Allegations
By PAULINA NZERUBE THE Delta State Government has dismissed claims that political violence has taken hold in the state. It said the recent disturbance at a political meeting in Effurun was an isolated incident and should not be used to judge the overall security situation. Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles […]
Akwa Ibom Prepares 39 Project Commissioning For Tinubu
By IFIOK UDOM Akwa Ibom Gears Up for Presidential Visit THE Akwa Ibom State Executive Council has announced plans to commission 39 major projects during the scheduled visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The event will coincide with activities marking the 39th anniversary of the creation of Akwa Ibom State. The resolution followed the council’s […]