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Cash Relief Or Election Strategy? Nigerians, Opposition Parties React To FG’s ₦50,000 Support
By DAVID JOHN-FLUKE Government rolls out monthly cash assistance THE Federal Government’s decision to provide vulnerable Nigerians with ₦50,000 monthly cash assistance has generated mixed reactions across the country. While some beneficiaries have welcomed the intervention, others have questioned its implementation and political implications ahead of the 2027 general election. The support comes under the […]
Another ₦1 Billion For Ukanafun/Oruk Anam As Idem Expands Agricultural & Business Support
By ETETE EKONG MEMBER representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Rep. Unyime Idem, has announced a second ₦1 billion empowerment programme for 1,000 constituents. The initiative will support farmers and entrepreneurs across the constituency. Under the scheme, each beneficiary will receive either ₦1 million in cash or agricultural and business equipment worth more than that amount. […]
Femi Osofisan: An Afternoon With A Master Of African Literature & Theatre
By PROF. ABIODUN ADENIYI, VICE CHANCELLOR OF BAZE UNIVERSITY, ABUJA, NIGERIA A lifetime devoted to literature & society THE legacy of a great writer extends beyond the books published, plays performed and accolades received. It also lives in the ideas that challenge society, the questions that provoke fresh thinking and the generations inspired to pursue […]
Nigeria’s 2027 Governorship Race: Ten States, Ten Departing Governors & A New Political Power Struggle
By NJORIGE LYNUS Nigeria’s 2027 Governorship Battles: How Ten States Are Navigating Succession, Party Realignments & Power Rotation THE 2027 governorship elections will mark a defining moment in the political development of ten Nigerian states as their incumbent governors prepare to leave office after completing two constitutionally permitted terms. From Lagos and Ogun in the […]
‘Central Hotel’: Victor Ehikhamenor Connects Nigeria’s Past, Present & Diaspora In New Fiction Collection
‘Central Hotel’: Victor Ehikhamenor Blends Fiction & Visual Art in 11 Stories of Nigeria & the Diaspora VICTOR Ehikhamenor, the internationally recognised Nigerian visual artist and writer, has published his first fiction collection, Central Hotel, a volume of 11 illustrated stories that explore the connections between Nigeria and the diaspora. Released by Masobe Books on […]
The Numbers That Shook Women’s Football: How Nigeria Made History At Morocco 2026
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI Morocco 2026: The Numbers, Records & Stories Behind Nigeria’s Historic Triumph A tournament of records, surprises & a Nigerian breakthrough The 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco produced a remarkable collection of statistics, individual milestones and unexpected results. Yet, among all the records, Nigeria’s historic championship stands as the tournament’s […]
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The President We Want: Nigerian Youths Demand Jobs, Security & Real Change In 2027
By TINA TOLUTOPE & HALIMA TAKWAS & IFEOMA IZUCHUKWU & MAPHOSA AGUSE & MAY ETAGHERURE ATUZULO & ETETE EKONG & GEORGETTE CHIDI & ABDUL AHMED (A. A.) RUFUS FROM the fear of graduating into unemployment to the struggle to keep small businesses afloat, young Nigerians across several states have outlined the qualities and policies they […]
The Price Of A Medical City: Akwa Ibom Residents Fight Over Compensation For Demolished Homes
By EFFANGA OSOK ₦117.5bn Medical City: Akwa Ibom Families Challenge Compensation as Govt Keeps Silent THE construction of the Ibom Medical City in Ikono Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State is being presented as a landmark investment in healthcare. But for residents whose homes and properties stand within the project’s footprint, the development has […]
Delta’s Erho-Abraka Court Puzzle: ₦50 Million Reported Spent, Judiciary Says No Access To Funds
By TIMOTHY HAGGERTY-NWOKOLO Budget records clash with judiciary’s account A ₦50 million magistrate court project in Erho-Abraka, Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, has raised questions over the accuracy of the state’s public expenditure records. The 2024 Delta State budget allocated ₦50 million for the construction of the court under the High Court […]
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Cash Relief Or Election Strategy? Nigerians, Opposition Parties React To FG’s ₦50,000 Support
By DAVID JOHN-FLUKE Government rolls out monthly cash assistance THE Federal Government’s decision to provide vulnerable Nigerians with ₦50,000 monthly cash assistance has generated mixed reactions across the country. While some beneficiaries have welcomed the intervention, others have questioned its implementation and political implications ahead of the 2027 general election. The support comes under the […]
Another ₦1 Billion For Ukanafun/Oruk Anam As Idem Expands Agricultural & Business Support
By ETETE EKONG MEMBER representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Rep. Unyime Idem, has announced a second ₦1 billion empowerment programme for 1,000 constituents. The initiative will support farmers and entrepreneurs across the constituency. Under the scheme, each beneficiary will receive either ₦1 million in cash or agricultural and business equipment worth more than that amount. […]
Nigeria’s ₦4.65 Trillion Banking Reset: Can Stronger Banks Deliver Cheaper Credit & Sustainable Growth?
By FIDELUS ZWANSON Beyond Recapitalisation: Nigeria’s Banks Confront the Challenge of Sustainable Growth NIGERIA’S banking sector has completed one of its most significant capital-strengthening exercises in recent years. Yet, as lenders adjust to the new regulatory and economic environment, a more difficult question has emerged: will stronger banks translate into stronger financial performance and greater […]
Oborevwori Boosts Education Infrastructure With ₦10 Billion Classroom Investment
Delta Commits ₦10bn to Upgrade Classrooms in 92 Public Schools THE Delta State Government has approved ₦10 billion for classroom construction and furnishing in 92 public primary and secondary schools, reinforcing its investment in education infrastructure across the state. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori presided over the State Executive Council meeting where the approval was granted on […]
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Cash Relief Or Election Strategy? Nigerians, Opposition Parties React To FG’s ₦50,000 Support
By DAVID JOHN-FLUKE Government rolls out monthly cash assistance THE Federal Government’s decision to provide vulnerable Nigerians with ₦50,000 monthly cash assistance has generated mixed reactions across the country. While some beneficiaries have welcomed the intervention, others have questioned its implementation and political implications ahead of the 2027 general election. The support comes under the […]
Another ₦1 Billion For Ukanafun/Oruk Anam As Idem Expands Agricultural & Business Support
By ETETE EKONG MEMBER representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Rep. Unyime Idem, has announced a second ₦1 billion empowerment programme for 1,000 constituents. The initiative will support farmers and entrepreneurs across the constituency. Under the scheme, each beneficiary will receive either ₦1 million in cash or agricultural and business equipment worth more than that amount. […]
Nigeria’s 2027 Governorship Race: Ten States, Ten Departing Governors & A New Political Power Struggle
By NJORIGE LYNUS Nigeria’s 2027 Governorship Battles: How Ten States Are Navigating Succession, Party Realignments & Power Rotation THE 2027 governorship elections will mark a defining moment in the political development of ten Nigerian states as their incumbent governors prepare to leave office after completing two constitutionally permitted terms. From Lagos and Ogun in the […]
Beyond The “Tsunami” Rhetoric: Okowa, Ochei & the Battle For Delta North’s Political Future
The Battle for Delta North: Political Realignments, Okowa’s Legacy & the 2027 Electoral Test DELTA State’s political landscape is undergoing another period of realignment as parties and political leaders prepare for the 2027 general elections. At the centre of the emerging contest is Delta North, a district whose voting pattern in 2023 challenged the assumption […]