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Global Shockwaves as U.S.–Israel–Iran War Escalates Across Military, Energy & Humanitarian Fronts
A War Expanding on Multiple Fronts THE escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has rapidly evolved into a multidimensional crisis, stretching beyond military confrontation into humanitarian, diplomatic, and economic spheres. From aerial losses to coordinated strikes on strategic infrastructure, the war has intensified with each passing day, raising fears of a broader […]
Debt Crisis Forces Nigerian Power Plants Offline, Worsening Blackouts
Operators Buckle Under Financial Strain NIGERIA’S electricity generation sector is facing renewed strain as several power plants shut down due to debts estimated at ₦6.8 trillion. The situation reflects years of accumulated liabilities owed to generation companies, driven largely by tariff shortfalls and weak remittances within the power market, according to a report by Bloomberg. […]
Investigators Uncover Detailed Plan To Capture Aso Rock, Neutralise Command Structure
Revelations of a Coordinated Takeover Plan FRESH revelations have emerged detailing an alleged plot by suspected coup conspirators to seize control of Nigeria’s seat of power in Abuja and dismantle the country’s leadership structure. Multiple security sources say the plan went beyond assassination attempts, outlining a coordinated military-style operation designed to capture President Bola Tinubu, […]
Akwa Ibom Debunks Power Plant Sale Rumours, Unveils Reform Strategy
Rumours Dismissed as Baseless THE Akwa Ibom State Government has rejected claims that it plans to sell Ibom Power Company, insisting that no such move is under consideration. Reacting to the report, Information Commissioner Aniekan Umanah said the publication was misleading and lacked factual basis. He emphasised that the administration of Governor Umo Eno is […]
Oborevwori Backs Fair Tax System As Delta Secures Regional Ombud Office
Delta Positioned as Regional Tax Arbitration Hub DELTA State is set to play a central role in Nigeria’s evolving tax administration framework following its designation as the South-South Zonal Headquarters of the Office of the Tax Ombud Nigeria. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori made this known while receiving the Tax Ombud, John Nwabueze, and his delegation at […]
AFCON Fallout Deepens: Senegal Face Possible Tournament Exclusion
CAS Decision Could Reshape Senegal’s AFCON Future SENEGAL could face exclusion from the next Africa Cup of Nations if the Court of Arbitration for Sport upholds a controversial ruling by the Confederation of African Football over the 2025 final. The dispute stems from the dramatic conclusion of the 2025 AFCON showpiece, where Senegal were deemed […]
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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
Global Price Shocks Drive Nigeria’s Soaring Wheat Imports
Imports Surge as Demand Outpaces Supply NIGERIA’S reliance on imported wheat has deepened, with shipments from Russia rising sharply in early 2026. Data shows that direct wheat imports from Russia’s Port of Vysotsk increased by 64 per cent within the first eight weeks of the year, reaching 131,000 tonnes valued at $30.3 million. This marks […]
Inside Nigeria’s Investment Scam Epidemic & SEC’s Fightback
A Growing Epidemic of Investment Fraud NIGERIA’S financial landscape is facing a growing crisis of trust as fraudulent investment schemes proliferate across the country. In response, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has intensified enforcement, shutting down more than 400 illegal investment platforms over the past three years. The disclosure was made by SEC Executive […]
Rising Fuel Costs Threaten Nigeria’s Manufacturing Sector
Manufacturers Sound Alarm Over Rising Costs NIGERIA’S manufacturing sector is facing mounting pressure as surging global fuel prices collide with persistent electricity instability, raising fears of higher production costs and inevitable consumer price hikes. Industry leaders say urgent interventions are needed to prevent a broader economic ripple effect. George Onafowakan, Managing Director of Coleman Technical […]
Akwa Ibom To Launch Tractor Leasing Scheme For Farmers – Eno
Governor Inspects Agric Equipment Leasing Company UMO Eno, Governor of Akwa Ibom State, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to boosting large-scale mechanised farming as part of efforts to improve agricultural productivity and food sufficiency in the state. The governor made the pledge while inspecting the ongoing construction of an Agricultural Equipment Leasing Company located at […]
Politics
Delta Power Brokers & Peter Obi: Quiet Moves Ahead Of 2027
Delta’s Political Machinery: A Quiet Shift AS Nigeria gears up for the 2027 presidential election, all eyes are on the South-South, a region historically pivotal in shaping national outcomes. Within this context, Delta State has emerged as a laboratory of political intrigue, with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, quietly positioning themselves […]
Nigeria’s Slow Drift Toward One-Party Dominance: A Democracy At Risk
A Federation at Odds with Political Uniformity NIGERIA’S identity as a complex federation—multi-ethnic, multi-religious, and deeply plural—has never been in dispute. Yet, the political direction of the Fourth Republic increasingly contradicts that foundational diversity. Since 1999, politics has drifted from ideology-driven governance to a survivalist contest among elites, where power, not policy, is the ultimate […]
Democrat Then, Power Now: The Tinubu Paradox
By BONIFACE UZOMA CHILAKA The Echo of a Famous Plea THERE was a time when Bola Ahmed Tinubu was widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most vocal advocates for democracy. His rhetoric carried the weight of resistance. His speeches resonated with a public weary of authoritarian tendencies and economic hardship. At the height of dissatisfaction […]
Grassroots Politics Vs Elite Power: Revisiting Gowon’s 1993 Defeat
Gowon’s Return to Politics IN the build-up to Nigeria’s transition to civilian rule in the early 1990s, Yakubu Gowon sought to reinvent himself as a democratic leader. Encouraged by political allies and segments of the elite, Gowon entered the race for the presidency under the National Republican Convention. His entry was widely interpreted as a […]