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Akwa Ibom Governor Turns Birthday Celebration Into Charity Drive
By UBONGABASI LINUS & INIOBONG AKPAN Governor Redirects Birthday Gifts to Social Causes AKWA Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has asked friends, associates and supporters to channel any planned birthday gifts toward helping the poor, widows and orphanages rather than presenting personal items to him. The appeal came in a statement released by his Chief Press […]
Royal-Led Intervention Boosts Kidney Care In Asaba Hospitals
Community Steps In to Strengthen Healthcare THE Asaba Community, under the leadership of the Asagba of Asaba, has donated two dialysis machines to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Asaba and Asaba Specialist Hospital in a move aimed at improving treatment for patients with kidney-related illnesses. The donation, formally presented on 22 April, reflects growing community […]
Title Race Tightens As NWFL Premiership Enters Defining Week
Super Six Race Reaches Boiling Point THE race for places in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Super Six playoffs has intensified ahead of Matchday 16, with several clubs still battling for qualification as the regular season approaches its final stretch. According to previews released ahead of the fixtures, Group A already has three confirmed […]
Six Suspects Face Treason Charges As Coup Trial Begins
Six Defendants Appear in Court Over Alleged Coup Bid THE Federal Government has arraigned six suspects before the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations of plotting to overthrow the Nigerian government, marking one of the most serious treason-related prosecutions in recent years. The defendants were brought before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik on multiple charges reportedly […]
Rules, Rights & Conscience: The Real Difference Between Law & Morality
The Debate at the Heart of Society FEW ideas are more misunderstood than the relationship between law and morality. Because many laws reflect moral values, people often assume the two are interchangeable. Legal scholars, however, have long argued that they operate differently. Law is about enforceable order. Morality is about ethical judgment. Both influence behaviour, […]
U.S. May Face Missile Shortage If New War Erupts, Report Warns
Fresh Alarm Over U.S. Military Readiness A new report has raised concerns that the United States could face shortages of key missile systems if another major conflict breaks out soon, following heavy use of munitions in recent military operations. The warning comes amid claims that recent confrontations in the Middle East, combined with continued military […]
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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 […]
Campus Housing Crisis: Who Really Controls Student Futures?
Beyond Tuition: The Hidden Housing Burden in Nigerian Universities HIGHER education in Nigeria has long been framed as an affordable alternative to private institutions. Federal tuition remains comparatively low. Yet for thousands of students, affordability ends where accommodation begins. A new financial hierarchy now defines university life — one where landlords, agents and property developers […]
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Apex Bank Raises Cyber Fraud Alarm, Urges Public Vigilance
CBN Issues Fresh Fraud Alert THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned members of the public against fraudulent messages, fake emails and suspicious online links falsely presented as official communications from the apex bank. In a public advisory, the CBN said cybercriminals are circulating deceptive content designed to mislead Nigerians, steal personal information and […]
Crude Supply Gaps, Global Prices & Petrol Costs: Why Dangote Debate Persists
By AMOS ESHIOFUNEH JOSHUA Refinery Expectations Meet Market Realities PUBLIC frustration over petrol prices has increasingly focused on the Dangote Refinery, widely seen as a transformational project expected to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported fuel and ease domestic pump prices. However, recent discussions around crude supply allocations and rising global oil prices suggest the pricing debate […]
Nigeria Tightens Focus On Banned Imports To Boost Local Economy
Government Restates Import Ban Schedule THE Federal Government has again drawn attention to its list of items prohibited from importation into Nigeria, reinforcing trade restrictions aimed at protecting local industries, conserving foreign exchange, and strengthening domestic production. The updated schedule, widely circulated in recent reports, reflects the existing Nigeria Customs Service Import Prohibition List, which […]
Nigeria Loses $3.4 Billion Oil Windfall As Output Misses Targets
Nigeria Misses Revenue Opportunity NIGERIA has reportedly lost about $3.4 billion in potential oil revenue in 2026 as persistent crude production shortfalls prevented the country from fully benefiting from rising international prices. The revenue gap comes at a time global oil markets have tightened sharply, with crude prices climbing above $100 per barrel amid renewed […]
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Six Suspects Face Treason Charges As Coup Trial Begins
Six Defendants Appear in Court Over Alleged Coup Bid THE Federal Government has arraigned six suspects before the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations of plotting to overthrow the Nigerian government, marking one of the most serious treason-related prosecutions in recent years. The defendants were brought before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik on multiple charges reportedly […]
ADC, LP, PDP On Edge As Supreme Court Weighs Leadership Disputes
Judiciary at the Centre of Political Realignment NIGERIA’S opposition landscape faced a defining moment as the Supreme Court prepared to deliver rulings on internal leadership disputes affecting the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Labour Party (LP), and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The cases, centred on questions of legitimate party leadership and internal control, could determine which […]
Delta Assembly Moves To Protect HIV Patients, Overhaul Gaming Laws
Busy Legislative Session in Delta THE Delta State House of Assembly has advanced two major reform bills—one focused on health rights and disease prevention, the other on regulating gaming and lottery activities. The session, chaired by Deputy Speaker Arthur Akpowvowo, highlighted the legislature’s effort to address social protection and economic governance simultaneously. New Legal Push […]
Budget Delays, Funding Pressure Behind Edun’s Exit
Tinubu Reshuffles Economic Team PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu’s removal of Wale Edun as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy has triggered fresh debate over the direction of Nigeria’s economic management team. Edun was replaced in a cabinet reshuffle by Taiwo Oyedele, who had recently served as Minister of State for Finance. The presidency […]