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Trump Medicare Portal Exposes Doctors’ Social Security Numbers
Security Concerns Erupt Over Medicare Provider Database FRESH concerns over data privacy and cybersecurity have emerged in the United States after reports revealed that a database powering a new Medicare portal under the administration of Donald Trump accidentally exposed the Social Security numbers of healthcare providers. The incident, first reported by The Washington Post, involved […]
Lost Empire: How Benin City Once Rivalled The World’s Greatest Cities
A Forgotten Giant in Global Urban History LONG before modern urban planning became a discipline, Benin City stood as one of the most sophisticated cities on earth. As early as the 11th century, the capital of the Benin Empire demonstrated an advanced understanding of city design, governance, and infrastructure—at a time when much of medieval […]
Unresolved Questions Trail Oborevwori’s Credentials As Legal Debate Resurfaces
By EFETOBOR RICHARD The Persistence of a Political Narrative DEBATES surrounding the credentials of Sheriff Oborevwori have once again entered the spotlight, reflecting the enduring nature of controversies that intersect law and politics. While previous legal challenges failed to dislodge his position, they also stopped short of delivering a definitive ruling on the core allegations. Understanding […]
Nigeria’s Missing Budget Reports: Transparency Crisis Or Bureaucratic Breakdown?
When Budget Transparency Goes Silent IN any functioning democracy, the budget is more than a financial document — it is a contract between the government and the governed. It outlines not just what a nation plans to spend, but how accountable its leadership intends to be. In Nigeria, that contract is now under scrutiny. For […]
Historical Memory Meets Politics In Dispute Over Asaba Memorial Property
Background to the Controversy A renewed debate has emerged in Delta State following a public letter by Chief Chuck Nduka-Eze, raising concerns over the alleged conversion of a property linked to the October 1967 Asaba massacre memorial into a political facility. The letter, addressed to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and other stakeholders, highlights deep sensitivities surrounding […]
Akwa Ibom Governor Names Key Advisers, Communications Aides
By UBONGABASI LINUS Governor Approves New Appointments THE Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has approved the appointment of several aides to bolster his administration’s governance structure. The appointments were announced in a press release issued by the Office of the Secretary to the State Government and signed by Enobong Uwah. List of Appointees and […]
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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. […]
Security Crisis In Nigeria: Bwala Responds To Hasan’s Questions
By MARY EFOMBRUH Q&A: Mehdi Hasan vs Daniel Bwala Mehdi Hasan: Since President Tinubu took office, insecurity has worsened. Nigeria is now one of the deadliest countries in the world. Amnesty International reports document thousands of killings and kidnappings continuing under this administration. Are you proud of that record? Daniel Bwala: I’m not aware. Mehdi Hasan: […]
Bwala Says Past Criticism Of Tinubu Is ‘Politics’, Defends Al Jazeera Appearance
Bwala Responds to Interview Backlash SPECIAL Adviser to the President on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has responded to criticism that followed his recent interview on Al Jazeera, stating that he remains ready to defend the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu before any interviewer anywhere in the world. Bwala spoke on Saturday for […]
Business
Beyond Funding: The Hidden Weakness Holding Back Small Businesses
The Quiet Financial Crisis Inside SME Growth A structural problem, not just a funding gap ACROSS Nigeria’s small business landscape, access to capital is often blamed for slow growth—but financial experts argue that the deeper challenge lies in weak financial structuring. This concern was echoed by digital lender FairMoney, which recently called on SMEs to […]
Why Tomato, Pepper Prices Are Soaring Again Across Nigeria
Seasonal Gaps Trigger Supply Shortage TOMATOES and peppers — essential ingredients in Nigerian kitchens — have once again become expensive, with prices climbing sharply across markets nationwide. Experts say the surge is largely tied to seasonal production cycles. With the dry season harvest ending and the rainy season harvest yet to fully mature, supply has […]
Tony Elumelu, Seplat & The New Battle For Nigeria’s Oil Sovereignty
Nigeria’s Quiet Oil Revolution May Already Be Underway SOMETHING significant is happening inside Nigeria’s oil sector, and unlike the loud political arguments dominating television and social media, this shift is unfolding almost silently. While Nigerians debate fuel prices, subsidies, inflation and Venezuela, a deeper transformation has been taking place underneath the surface of the country’s […]
Monopoly Or Independence? Inside The Pushback Against Dangote’s Mega Refinery Expansion
A Bold Expansion Meets Institutional Resistance A proposed 1.2 million barrels-per-day refinery project in East Africa—reportedly backed by Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote—is fast becoming a flashpoint in the long-running contest over Africa’s economic autonomy. The resistance, attributed to global financial institutions such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, is framed around concerns […]
Politics
Unresolved Questions Trail Oborevwori’s Credentials As Legal Debate Resurfaces
By EFETOBOR RICHARD The Persistence of a Political Narrative DEBATES surrounding the credentials of Sheriff Oborevwori have once again entered the spotlight, reflecting the enduring nature of controversies that intersect law and politics. While previous legal challenges failed to dislodge his position, they also stopped short of delivering a definitive ruling on the core allegations. Understanding […]
Nigeria’s Missing Budget Reports: Transparency Crisis Or Bureaucratic Breakdown?
When Budget Transparency Goes Silent IN any functioning democracy, the budget is more than a financial document — it is a contract between the government and the governed. It outlines not just what a nation plans to spend, but how accountable its leadership intends to be. In Nigeria, that contract is now under scrutiny. For […]
Historical Memory Meets Politics In Dispute Over Asaba Memorial Property
Background to the Controversy A renewed debate has emerged in Delta State following a public letter by Chief Chuck Nduka-Eze, raising concerns over the alleged conversion of a property linked to the October 1967 Asaba massacre memorial into a political facility. The letter, addressed to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and other stakeholders, highlights deep sensitivities surrounding […]
Akwa Ibom Governor Names Key Advisers, Communications Aides
By UBONGABASI LINUS Governor Approves New Appointments THE Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has approved the appointment of several aides to bolster his administration’s governance structure. The appointments were announced in a press release issued by the Office of the Secretary to the State Government and signed by Enobong Uwah. List of Appointees and […]