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Beyond Borders: Nigeria & Benin Move To Expand Strategic Regional Partnership
Nigeria and Benin Deepen Strategic Regional Alignment Diplomatic Engagement Reflects Regional Priorities NIGERIA and the Republic of Benin have moved to reinforce their strategic partnership as Vice President Kashim Shettima reaffirmed Abuja’s commitment to closer diplomatic, economic and security cooperation with the neighbouring West African nation. Speaking during the inauguration of President Romuald Wadagni in […]
ADC’s Akwa Ibom Strategy For 2027: Consolidation, Alliances & Early Power Play
A Calculated Political Positioning Ahead of 2027 Primaries as a Signal of Strategic Consolidation THE African Democratic Congress (ADC) primaries in Akwa Ibom State have gone beyond routine candidate selection, emerging instead as an early indicator of political positioning ahead of the 2027 elections. With Senator John James Akpanudoedehe securing a decisive governorship nomination and […]
Middle East Diplomacy Shifts As US Pushes Expanded Israel Normalisation Deal
Trump Urges Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Others to Normalise Relations with Israel Post-War Diplomacy Emerges from Iran Conflict Talks US President Donald Trump has reportedly urged Saudi Arabia and other Arab and Muslim-majority countries to normalise diplomatic relations with Israel following ongoing negotiations aimed at ending hostilities between the United States and Iran. According to […]
Diplomatic Fallout As Gulf States Restrict US Air & Base Operations
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait Restrict US Military Access as “Project Freedom” Faces Collapse Sudden Operational Breakdown in Gulf Defense Coordination A reported US-led military initiative known as “Project Freedom” has suffered a major setback after Saudi Arabia and Kuwait suspended key operational permissions previously relied upon by American forces, according to multiple international reports, including NBC […]
Beyond Children’s Day: The Fight To Save Young Cancer Patients
Keeping Hope Alive for Children Fighting Cancer in Nigeria Children’s Day Beyond the Celebration Grounds ACROSS Nigeria, Children’s Day is often marked with colourful parades, music, games and excitement. Schools organise events, parents buy gifts, and children eagerly anticipate a break from routine. But inside oncology wards in Abuja and other parts of the country, […]
Debate Erupts As APC Primary Figures Surpass 2023 Election Numbers
By MARTIN BECK NWORAH The declaration of President Bola Tinubu as winner of a reported APC primary with nearly 11 million votes has ignited debate over voter figures, party membership strength, and public confidence ahead of the 2027 elections. Primary Election Figures Raise Eyebrows THE announcement that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu secured 10,999,162 votes in a […]
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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
Niger Seeks Dangote Partnership On Bida Basin Oil Exploration
Niger State Government says it is expanding partnerships with private investors, including the Dangote Group, to unlock crude oil potential in the Bida Basin through a public-private partnership model. Niger Targets Private Investment in Oil Exploration THE Niger State Government has intensified efforts to attract private sector investment into crude oil exploration activities in the […]
How ₦1,650 Jet Fuel Price Could Reshape Airline Operating Costs In Nigeria
Dangote Refinery Reduces Jet Fuel Price Amid Airline Cost Pressures Price Adjustment Announced THE Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the price of aviation fuel (Jet A1) from ₦1,750 to ₦1,650 per litre, a move aimed at easing operational pressure on airlines and stabilising fuel supply in Nigeria’s aviation sector. The announcement, confirmed by the company […]
Ibaka Seaport Controversy Deepens As Dugout Port Plan Sparks Alarm
By EMEM BENSON A Strategic Vision Under Scrutiny FOR over two decades, the proposed Ibaka (Ibom) Deep Seaport has stood as one of Nigeria’s most ambitious maritime infrastructure projects. Conceived as a natural deep seaport along the Atlantic coastline in Akwa Ibom State, the project promised to transform Nigeria’s logistics ecosystem, boost exports, and position the […]
NAHCO Revenue Hits ₦65.8 Billion As Profit Jumps 36%
NAHCO Records Strong Financial Performance in 2025 NIGERIAN Aviation Handling Company Plc has posted a robust financial performance for the 2025 fiscal year, with significant growth across revenue, profit, and shareholder returns. The company’s total revenue rose by 22.93 per cent to ₦65.82 billion, up from ₦53.54 billion recorded in 2024, reflecting improved operational efficiency […]
Politics
ADC’s Akwa Ibom Strategy For 2027: Consolidation, Alliances & Early Power Play
A Calculated Political Positioning Ahead of 2027 Primaries as a Signal of Strategic Consolidation THE African Democratic Congress (ADC) primaries in Akwa Ibom State have gone beyond routine candidate selection, emerging instead as an early indicator of political positioning ahead of the 2027 elections. With Senator John James Akpanudoedehe securing a decisive governorship nomination and […]
Debate Erupts As APC Primary Figures Surpass 2023 Election Numbers
By MARTIN BECK NWORAH The declaration of President Bola Tinubu as winner of a reported APC primary with nearly 11 million votes has ignited debate over voter figures, party membership strength, and public confidence ahead of the 2027 elections. Primary Election Figures Raise Eyebrows THE announcement that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu secured 10,999,162 votes in a […]
Forum Accuses Gowon Of Distorting Civil War History
Forum Faults Gowon’s Remarks On Civil War THE Ndigbo Media Forum has rejected claims by former Nigerian Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, that late Biafran leader, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, frustrated efforts aimed at preventing the 1967 Nigerian Civil War. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Rev. Paul Eze, the group described Gowon’s remarks […]
Power, Pain & The Ballot: Why Citizens, Not Politicians, Will Decide 2027
2027: Nigerians Must Make Rigging Uncomfortable A Political Conversation That Misses the Point AS 2027 approaches, public discussion continues to orbit familiar figures—Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and established political blocs—analyzing their chances as though elections are decided solely by elite competition. But this focus obscures a deeper reality. Elections in Nigeria are not only about […]