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Between Hope & Hardship: Nigerians Mark Easter In Tough Times
A Season of Faith in Difficult Times ACROSS Nigeria, Christians marked Easter with prayers, worship, and reflection, but beneath the spiritual observance lay a sobering reality—economic hardship and insecurity have significantly reshaped how the season is celebrated. Traditionally characterised by feasting, travel, and family gatherings, this year’s Easter unfolded with a more restrained tone. For […]
Easter: Nigerians Celebrate Amid Security Concerns
Worshippers Mark Resurrection Nationwide CHRISTIANS across Nigeria on Sunday joined millions of faithful worldwide to celebrate Easter, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Churches across the country held special services featuring prayers, hymns, and sermons focused on sacrifice, hope, and renewal. Many congregations also observed sunrise services, a long-standing Christian tradition symbolising the resurrection. Despite […]
Super Eagles Stars Protest Unpaid Match Bonuses
Pay Delay Overshadows Friendly Results THE positive results recorded by Nigeria’s Super Eagles in recent friendlies have been overshadowed by a dispute over unpaid appearance fees. The team defeated Iran 2–1 and held Jordan to a 2–2 draw during a four-nation tournament staged in Antalya by the Jordan Football Association. However, attention has shifted from […]
JAMB Debunks UTME Postponement Rumour
Board Dismisses Viral Claim THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has refuted claims that the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has been postponed, describing the information as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Saturday, the examination body said a press release currently circulating on social media suggesting a change in schedule […]
Workers’ Hardship Unacceptable, NLC Tells Government At Easter
Labour Calls for Compassionate Leadership THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on Nigerian leaders to embrace a more humane and people-oriented style of governance, urging authorities to prioritise the welfare of workers and the general populace. In its Easter message titled “This Easter: A Cross For Liberty!”, signed by its President, Joe Ajaero, the […]
Delta Approves 700 Health Workers To Tackle Workforce Crisis
Delta Moves to Close Healthcare Workforce Gap THE Delta State Government has approved the recruitment of over 700 medical and non-medical personnel in a strategic effort to address critical manpower shortages across its healthcare system. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, disclosed this during an inspection visit to the College of Health Technology, Ovrode, […]
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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 […]
Business
Oil Boom, Empty Gains: Why Nigeria Keeps Missing Its Moment
A Windfall That Never Arrives NIGERIA’S economic story has once again slipped into a troubling paradox—one that has become almost predictable. Global oil prices are rising, driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, yet Africa’s largest oil producer is not reaping the expected rewards. Instead of stronger reserves and a stable currency, the country […]
From Feast To Frugality: Food Inflation Reshapes Easter In Lagos
A Festival Overshadowed by Inflation THE Easter season, traditionally associated with abundance and celebration, has taken a subdued tone in Lagos as rising food prices continue to strain household budgets. At markets such as Ile Epo Market, traders report a noticeable shift in consumer behaviour. According to Abiodun Kosoko, shoppers still visit markets in large […]
From Hatcheries To Households: Inside Nigeria’s Growing Egg Production Crisis
A Poultry Industry Under Strain NIGERIA’S poultry sector is facing a deepening crisis as the price of day-old chicks (DOCs) surges to as high as ₦3,000, threatening the stability of egg production across the country. What appears on the surface as a routine price fluctuation has, in reality, exposed structural weaknesses in the poultry value […]
Stocks Slip As Profit-Taking Wipes ₦3 Billion Off Market Value
Nigerian Stocks Slip Slightly Amid Profit-Taking THE Nigerian equities market closed marginally lower on Thursday, shedding about ₦3 billion in market capitalisation as investors engaged in mild profit-taking across selected stocks. At the close of trading, market capitalisation declined by 0.002 per cent to ₦129.806 trillion, down from ₦129.809 trillion recorded at the previous session. […]
Politics
Between Soldiers & Civilians: Nigeria’s Governance Dilemma
By UGOJI MAXIMILLIAN Historical Context: The End of Military Dominance NIGERIA’S political evolution has been shaped by alternating periods of military and civilian rule. The transition in 1999, which brought Olusegun Obasanjo to power, marked the end of prolonged military governance and the beginning of the Fourth Republic. Military regimes, led by figures such as Ibrahim […]
Debt, Subsidy & Doubt: Inside Nigeria’s Borrowing Debate
By HENRY OGHENEVWETA GRADEONE Nigeria’s Borrowing Debate: Between Political Rhetoric and Fiscal Reality A fresh wave of debate over Nigeria’s mounting public debt has been triggered by remarks from former Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, who questioned the scale and impact of government borrowing across successive administrations. In a widely circulated statement, Melaye drew a sharp […]
Africa’s Oil Wealth, Energy Poverty: Inside the Refining Crisis
Africa’s Oil Paradox: Resource Wealth, Energy Poverty AFRICA’S energy landscape presents a striking contradiction: a continent rich in crude oil resources yet grappling with limited domestic energy access and heavy dependence on imported refined products. With a population of about 1.55 billion people, Africa produces roughly 7 million barrels of crude oil per day—about half […]
Nigeria’s Privatisation Era: Reform, Transfer Or Quiet Redistribution?
A Signature That Changed an Industry IN 2007, the sale of the Aluminium Smelting Company of Nigeria (ALSCON) became one of the most controversial transactions in the country’s privatisation history. Built with over $3 billion in public investment, the plant was sold for $250 million, raising concerns about valuation, transparency, and due process. This case […]