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Sahel-Horn Of Africa-Great Lakes Region: Interconnected Conflicts Are Reshaping Security In Africa
BY DONALD INWALOMHE THE escalating, dangerous regional crises in Ethiopia and Sudan are threats to Africa Union. The involvement of Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt made the crisis in Ethiopia a regional conflict. Fighting in northern Ethiopia could also fuse dangerously with the war raging across the border in Sudan. African leaders backed by the U.S. […]
Sand Eagles Fall 6-4 To Senegal In Kaduna Thriller
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH NIGERIA’S Sand Eagles fell 6-4 to reigning African champions Senegal in a thrilling international beach soccer friendly in Kaduna on Saturday. The Sand Eagles produced a spirited display at the Murtala Muhammed Square Beach Soccer Pitch. However, Senegal eventually held on to claim victory in the high-scoring contest. Senegal struck first […]
Nigeria To Host CAF Awards As Africa’s Football Calendar Takes Shape
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE THE Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved key dates for major continental competitions and events as it finalises its 2026–2030 competitions calendar. Following a meeting of its Executive Committee chaired by CAF President Patrice Motsepe, the body confirmed Lagos as the host city for the 2026 CAF Awards […]
Lagos Drowns In Refuse As Waste Backlog Tests Government’s Emergency Response
By AUGUSTINA McSOLOMON-OGHAKPERUO & TINA TOLUTOPE Waste Emergency Meets a Growing Public Health Concern LAGOS is facing renewed pressure over waste management as heaps of refuse accumulate in streets, compounds and other public spaces across parts of the state. Although the state government recently declared what Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu described as a “small state of […]
NIBAF 2026: Obari Gomba To Open New Chapter For Niger Delta Literature & Arts
PROFESSOR Obari Gomba, award-winning Nigerian author and scholar, will deliver the keynote address at the maiden Niger Delta International Book and Art Festival (NIBAF). The festival will take place from 27 to 28 November 2026, at the Arts Theatre, University of Port Harcourt. Organisers describe NIBAF as a strategic social innovation initiative designed to stimulate […]
The Republican Way? Inside The Contradictions Behind A Powerful Political Poster
By SUSAN ESSEX The Politics of Selective Compassion: Examining the Contradictions in “The Republican Way” A Poster Designed as an Argument AT first glance, the image looks like a conventional political campaign poster. Its colours are unmistakably associated with American partisan politics: red, white and blue dominate the design, while the headline boldly declares “THE […]
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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 […]
‘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. […]
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Frozen Without Notice: Where Banks’ Powers End & Customers’ Rights Begin
By HAPPINESS OLUOMA OGUAGHAMBA When Access to Your Money Suddenly Stops FOR many bank customers, the first sign that something is wrong comes when a routine transaction fails. A transfer will not go through. An ATM withdrawal is declined. The banking application displays a restriction. The customer may have received no telephone call, warning or letter. […]
Why Warri-Itakpe Rail Must Return As Businesses Battle Rising Transport Costs
By BLESSING AGWE ODUGO Rail Suspension Raises Fresh Economic Concerns A former seafarer, Dickson Igbruke, has urged the Federal Government to resume the Warri-Itakpe Train Service to help reduce transportation and logistics costs for businesses. Igbruke made the call against the backdrop of President Bola Tinubu’s Independence Day address, in which the President highlighted roads, […]
After ₦4.65 Trillion Recapitalisation, CBN Tightens Watch On Banks
By OBI DAVIES THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is moving into a tougher phase of banking-sector supervision after the completion of the latest recapitalisation programme. The apex bank says stronger capital alone cannot guarantee a resilient financial system. Instead, banks must combine bigger balance sheets with sound governance, effective risk management and productive lending. […]
Nigeria’s Post-Harvest Crisis: Why Roads & Cold Chains Could Save More Farm Produce
By OBIOMA TORI The Food That Never Reaches the Market NIGERIA’S agricultural challenge does not end when crops leave the farm. For many farmers and traders, another battle begins immediately after harvest: keeping fresh produce in good condition long enough to reach consumers. Fruits and vegetables can deteriorate rapidly when farmers lack adequate storage, cooling […]
Politics
The Republican Way? Inside The Contradictions Behind A Powerful Political Poster
By SUSAN ESSEX The Politics of Selective Compassion: Examining the Contradictions in “The Republican Way” A Poster Designed as an Argument AT first glance, the image looks like a conventional political campaign poster. Its colours are unmistakably associated with American partisan politics: red, white and blue dominate the design, while the headline boldly declares “THE […]
The Men Behind Nigeria’s Rulers: A History Of Chiefs Of Staff & Executive Power
By NJORIGE LYNUS THE title of Chief of Staff has occupied a peculiar place in Nigeria’s political history. At different moments, it has represented a military second-in-command, a de facto vice presidency and, under civilian rule, a powerful presidential coordinating office. Yet the title has never carried exactly the same meaning. Its influence has depended […]
‘Show Deltans The Numbers’: Iyovwaye Demands Transparency From Oborevwori
By GEORGETTE CHIDI DEACON Chris Iyovwaye, the Nigeria Democratic Congress governorship candidate in Delta State, has challenged Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to publish the state’s spending records from 2023 to 2026. Iyovwaye made the demand after Oborevwori’s Independence Day address at Living Faith Church on Ibusa Road, Asaba. The governor had urged Nigerians to embrace sacrifice, […]
UNIZIK Alumni Take Election Credibility Campaign To Abuja Streets
By IFEOMA IZUCHUKWU THE Nnamdi Azikiwe University Alumni Association has called on INEC and security agencies to help ensure a credible 2027 general election. The association made the call during a road walk for good governance and credible elections in Abuja. The event formed part of activities marking its 2026 International Convention. Speaking during the […]