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Oil Prices Surge Amid Middle East War As Global Stocks Retreat
Rising Tensions Push Oil Prices CRUDE oil markets reacted sharply Friday to escalating hostilities in the Middle East. Brent crude jumped 8.5 percent to $92.69 per barrel, while WTI rose more than 12 percent to over $90, completing the largest weekly gain on record. The surge follows US President Donald Trump’s warning that only Iran’s […]
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: […]
Petrol Panic: Lagos Drivers Rush To Beat Rising Prices
Long Queues at MRS Stations FUEL queues are resurfacing across Lagos as petrol prices climb above ₦1,000 per litre. On Saturday morning, motorists and commercial drivers were spotted forming long lines at MRS filling stations along the Ibadan/Lagos Expressway, where Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) was still being sold at ₦937 per litre. Other stations on […]
Born Into Blood: The Silent Tragedy Of Plateau & Benue’s Children
A Childhood Stolen TWELVE days before his life ended tragically, Muhammad Usman, a 17-year-old herder in Maraban Dare, Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State, carried the weight of grief and fear on his slim shoulders. Born in 2008, Usman’s early life was scarred by recurring deadly attacks, compounded by the gruesome murder of his father […]
Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price To ₦995 Amid Global Oil Tensions
Refinery Adjusts Price as Global Oil Market Tightens THE Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has raised its petrol gantry price to ₦995 per litre, marking another increase in domestic fuel pricing amid rising global crude oil costs linked to tensions in the Middle East. The adjustment comes only days after the refinery increased its ex-depot […]
Israeli Ambassador Warns Of Iranian Influence In Nigeria, West Africa
By ANITA KNIGHT Envoy Raises Concerns Over Iranian Activities THE Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, has accused Iran of sponsoring Shi’ite movements and spreading terrorism in Nigeria as part of a broader strategy to destabilise the country and other parts of West Africa. Freeman made the allegation during an interview on The Morning Show […]
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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
Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price To ₦995 Amid Global Oil Tensions
Refinery Adjusts Price as Global Oil Market Tightens THE Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has raised its petrol gantry price to ₦995 per litre, marking another increase in domestic fuel pricing amid rising global crude oil costs linked to tensions in the Middle East. The adjustment comes only days after the refinery increased its ex-depot […]
Promises on Hold: Nigeria’s Customer Service Crisis
Nigerian Brands and the Customer Service Paradox Nigeria’s digital economy is expanding rapidly, driven by innovation in banking, telecommunications and financial technology. Advertising campaigns promise seamless transactions, instant responses and customer-first experiences. Yet for many Nigerians, the daily reality tells a different story. Behind the polished commercials and sleek mobile apps lies a growing frustration: […]
Akwa Ibom To Inject ₦20 Million Into Ward Cooperatives, Eno Tells Women
Governor Encourages Women’s Economic Participation GOVERNOR Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has urged women across the state to take advantage of the cooperative empowerment initiative introduced by his administration to enhance economic development and personal growth. The governor made the call during the grand finale of the women sensitisation tour on civic responsibilities held […]
Uniuyo MFB Unveils WashLoan Scheme To Boost Water, Sanitation Access
Loan Scheme Targets Water and Sanitation Needs THE University of Uyo Microfinance Bank (Uniuyo MfB) has launched a specialised loan facility known as WashLoan, aimed at improving access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene services within the university community and surrounding areas. The initiative, unveiled at the University of Uyo in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, […]
Politics
Oborevwori Links Infrastructure Drive To PDP Dominance In Delta
Governor Touts Development Projects DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has declared that the state has become a “no-go area” for opposition political parties, attributing the development to the infrastructure projects carried out by his administration in less than three years. The governor made the remark on Friday while inaugurating the 4.8-kilometre Oko–Amakom/Oko-Obiokpu/Oko-Anala Road in Oko […]
Infrastructure Politics In Delta: Critics Challenge Oborevwori’s Record
By ESE MONDAY A Statewide Conversation on Governance DELTA State’s political environment has entered a period of renewed debate, with critics raising sharp questions about the performance of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the broader direction of development in the state. The discussion, driven largely by opinion leaders, commentators and political activists, reflects a growing tension between […]
From Okowa To Oborevwori: Is Delta Central Finally Getting Its Turn?
By OCHUKO EDAFE The Politics of Development and Regional Balance IN Delta State’s evolving political landscape, few issues spark stronger debate than the question of equitable development across its three senatorial districts. Recent commentary from political observers and community voices has reignited scrutiny of the eight-year administration of former governor Ifeanyi Okowa, with critics questioning whether […]
Cabinet Reshuffle & The Missing Funds Debate: The Politics Behind Tinubu’s Finance Portfolio Move
By DANIEL DAVID EDON Budget Hearing That Sparked a Political Storm A tense exchange during a National Assembly budget defence session has unexpectedly evolved into one of the most discussed political developments in recent weeks, following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to reshuffle key positions within Nigeria’s finance team. At the centre of the controversy is […]