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Oborevwori Orders Full Enforcement Of Outdoor Advertising Laws In Delta
Regulatory Clampdown Begins IN a decisive move to regulate outdoor advertising, the Delta State Government has ordered strict enforcement of industry laws, directing the Delta State Signage and Advertisement Agency to ensure full compliance among operators. The directive, approved by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, was announced by the Secretary to the State Government, Kingsley Eze Emu. […]
Nigeria Introduces ‘Moorbeta’ Chicken, 57 Improved Crops For Higher Yields
Major Push to Strengthen Food Production NIGERIA has taken a significant step toward enhancing food security with the release of a new chicken breed and 57 improved crop varieties aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and nutrition. The announcement was made during the 36th meeting of the National Committee on Naming, Registration and Release of Crop […]
New Peace Committee Targets Ethnic Harmony In Warri
Stakeholders Unite for Peace in Warri THE Center for Peace and Environmental Justice has inaugurated a peacebuilding committee in Warri, alongside the rollout of grassroots programmes aimed at strengthening unity among the Ijaw, Itsekiri, and Urhobo ethnic groups. The initiative, unveiled during a stakeholders’ meeting in Warri, brought together community leaders, government officials, security agencies, […]
What Tantita’s Oil Pipeline Survelliance Services Mean To Nigeria —Security Expert, Demeide
A security expert, Demeide Master Tony has said that Nigeria’s fiscal recovery, energy security, and political stability are critically dependent on the Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) contract. According to him, in the last four years, Tantita has reduced oil theft by nearly 80%, restored production to 1.8 million barrels per day, created over […]
Visa Charges Undermine AfCFTA Goals, ITUC-Africa Tells FG
Call for Policy Shift on African Mobility THE International Trade Union Confederation Africa has urged the Nigerian government to abolish visa fees for African travellers, arguing that the current policy constrains regional integration and economic cooperation. In a letter addressed to the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the organisation’s General Secretary, Akhator Odigie, said Nigeria […]
War At A Crossroads: Inside The Escalating US–Israel–Iran Conflict & The Race For Peace
WAR AT A CROSSROADS: DIPLOMACY, ESCALATION AND GLOBAL FALLOUT A Conflict Spiralling Beyond Control NEARLY a month into the US–Israel–Iran war, the conflict has evolved from a regional confrontation into a global crisis with far-reaching political, economic, and humanitarian implications. Appeals from international bodies, including the United Nations, have intensified, with Secretary-General António Guterres warning […]
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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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Nigeria Introduces ‘Moorbeta’ Chicken, 57 Improved Crops For Higher Yields
Major Push to Strengthen Food Production NIGERIA has taken a significant step toward enhancing food security with the release of a new chicken breed and 57 improved crop varieties aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and nutrition. The announcement was made during the 36th meeting of the National Committee on Naming, Registration and Release of Crop […]
Visa Charges Undermine AfCFTA Goals, ITUC-Africa Tells FG
Call for Policy Shift on African Mobility THE International Trade Union Confederation Africa has urged the Nigerian government to abolish visa fees for African travellers, arguing that the current policy constrains regional integration and economic cooperation. In a letter addressed to the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the organisation’s General Secretary, Akhator Odigie, said Nigeria […]
Slow Start For Enugu International Trade Fair Amid Rising Costs
Low-Key Opening at Trade Fair Complex THE 37th Enugu International Trade Fair commenced on Saturday on a subdued note, with most exhibitors yet to fully set up their stands at the International Trade Fair Complex. Observations at the venue showed that activities were minimal on opening day, as many regular participants were still constructing their […]
Gulf Crisis Fallout: Rising Fuel Costs Push Nigerian Agriculture To The Brink
Global Conflict, Local Consequences ESCALATING hostilities involving United States, Israel and Iran are reverberating far beyond the Middle East, with Nigeria’s agricultural sector emerging as a key casualty of the unfolding crisis. Disruptions to oil shipments through the strategic Strait of Hormuz have tightened global supply chains, triggering a spike in petroleum prices. In Nigeria, […]
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Inside Nigeria’s Police Leadership Pattern Since 1999
By ONOVUGHE IGWE Tracing the Ethnic and Political Patterns in IGP Appointments SINCE Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999, the appointment of Inspectors-General of Police (IGPs) has reflected a complex interplay of politics, regional considerations, and security priorities. Under former President Olusegun Obasanjo, three consecutive IGPs—Musiliu Smith, Mustafa Adebayo Balogun, and Sunday Ehindero—were all from the […]
Warri, Asaba Named In Fresh Push For Delta State Restructuring
Akpabio Signals Support for Anioma State Creation PRESIDENT of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has expressed support for the proposed creation of Anioma State, indicating that the National Assembly is favourably disposed to the demand from Delta North. Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) South-South Zonal Congress in Asaba, Akpabio described the agitation as a […]
Akpabio Backs Anioma State Creation, Signals National Assembly Support
National Assembly Signals Support THE push for the creation of Anioma State has received a significant boost, with Senate President Godswill Akpabio declaring that the National Assembly is favourably disposed to the proposal. He made the remarks in Asaba during the South-South Zonal Congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC), where he addressed party stakeholders […]
Delta APC Congress: Power Play Or Party Implosion?
By SUNDAY EBIGWU A Party at a Crossroads THE recent All Progressives Congress (APC) state congress in Delta has triggered fresh debate over internal cohesion, leadership style, and the future of the party ahead of the 2027 elections. What was expected to consolidate gains following high-profile defections now appears, to critics, to have deepened internal fractures. […]