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Nigeria U20 Women Intensify Training Ahead Of Malawi Showdown
Camp Opens, Focus Sharpens NIGERIA’S U20 women’s national team, the Falconets, have resumed training camp in Abuja as preparations gather pace for the decisive final qualifying round of the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup. The team began assembling on Monday 6 April, with early arrivals settling into camp before full training sessions kicked off […]
Translations Dominate 2026 Dublin Literary Award Shortlist
International Recognition for Literary Excellence THE Dublin Literary Award has announced its 2026 shortlist, bringing together six exceptional works that reflect the breadth and depth of contemporary global fiction. With a €100,000 prize at stake, the award remains one of the most significant honours in the literary world, recognising a single outstanding novel each year. […]
Doctors Begin Strike, Suspend Action Amid Fresh Talks
Strike Begins Over Unmet Demands NIGERIA’S healthcare system was thrown into uncertainty as resident doctors embarked on an indefinite nationwide strike over unresolved welfare and policy concerns. The industrial action, led by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), followed what the doctors described as prolonged neglect of their demands by relevant authorities. Among the […]
MBHS Oron @120: Legacy, Decline & The Struggle For Revival
By EMEM BENSON Origins Rooted in Missionary Vision THE story of Methodist Boys’ High School (MBHS), Oron, is inseparable from the broader history of missionary education in Nigeria. Founded in 1905 as the Oron Training Institute (OTI), the school emerged from the evangelical ambitions of Primitive Methodist missionaries who saw education as both a spiritual and […]
Oborevwori Approves ₦200,000 Tax-Free Allowance To Retain Doctors In Delta
Delta Unveils Bold Incentive to Retain Medical Workforce DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved a sweeping welfare package aimed at reversing the growing exodus of medical professionals from the state, introducing a ₦200,000 monthly tax-free allowance for doctors. The announcement was made in Asaba by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, who described […]
Itsekiri Coalition Pushes Back On Calls To ‘Share’ Pipeline Contracts
Tensions Mount Over Surveillance Contract Allocation THE debate over pipeline surveillance in the Niger Delta has intensified, as stakeholders weigh competing demands for inclusivity against concerns about national security. The Itsekiri Grassroot Coalition has entered the conversation with a strong caution, warning that attempts to allocate surveillance contracts along community lines could jeopardise oil infrastructure […]
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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
From Abundance To Waste: Poor Roads Cripple Anambra Fishing Hub
Rural Isolation Threatens Livelihoods in Anambra Fishing Community IN Umuoba Anam, a riverine community in Anambra West, the promise of economic prosperity from abundant fishing resources is being undermined by a basic but critical challenge—lack of access roads. Community leaders and residents have appealed to Governor Chukwuma Soludo to prioritise the construction of road infrastructure […]
Women Underrepresented In BOI Leadership Despite Policy Push
Inclusion Agenda Under Scrutiny THE Bank of Industry has built a reputation as a driver of inclusive economic growth, with programmes aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs and expanding access to finance. Yet, internal data suggests that this inclusion agenda has not been fully reflected within its own leadership structure. Over the past five years, women […]
Rising Fuel Costs Push Inflation Outlook Beyond Target
Global Oil Shock Reignites Inflation Concerns NIGERIA’S fragile progress in curbing inflation is facing renewed pressure as rising global oil prices ripple through the domestic economy. Analysts warn that the country’s inflation trajectory may reverse course, with projections indicating a rise to 16.22 percent in March 2026, up from 15.06 percent in February. The latest […]
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 […]
Politics
Power, Defections & Control: Inside The Battle For Delta APC
A Party in Transition or Turmoil? THE crisis rocking the Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has exposed deep structural tensions triggered by mass political defections and competing power blocs. What initially appeared to be a strategic consolidation of political strength—following the defection of key figures from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)—has instead […]
Power Struggles, Protests Trail Edo APC Ward Congress Outcome
Post-Congress Crisis Exposes Fault Lines in Edo APC THE Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress is facing mounting internal tensions following allegations of irregularities in the conduct and outcome of its ward congresses. Rather than consolidating party unity, the confirmation of the state chairman appears to have triggered a wave of discontent among […]
Borrowed Future: Inside Nigeria’s 2026 Budget Crisis
A Budget Built on Borrowing IT began as a routine glance at the numbers, but the deeper the figures revealed themselves, the harder they became to ignore. Nigeria’s 2026 budget is not just a fiscal document—it is a window into a system under strain. The country’s debt has now crossed the $100 billion mark. In […]
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 […]