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Morocco Outclass Canada To Reach Back-To-Back World Cup Quarterfinals
Morocco Cruise Past Canada to Make More World Cup History Atlas Lions Continue Africa’s Remarkable World Cup Journey MOROCCO produced another commanding World Cup performance on Saturday, defeating co-host Canada 3-0 in the Round of 16 to secure a place in the quarterfinals and further cement their place in African football history. The emphatic victory […]
Delta Judiciary Delivers Tough Verdicts As Child Defiler Jailed, Armed Robbers Sentenced To Death
Delta Courts Deliver Major Judgments in Child Abuse & Violent Crime Cases Judiciary Sends Strong Message Against Sexual Violence & Armed Crime TWO separate judgments delivered by Delta State High Courts have underscored the judiciary’s resolve to impose stiff penalties for grave criminal offences, with a child sexual offender sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment and […]
Oborevwori’s Leadership & Delta’s Rotation Principle: Author Rebuts Nepotism Allegations
Governor’s Leadership Placed Within Delta’s Power Rotation Framework POLITICAL commentator Dr. Norbert Chiazor has defended Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori against allegations of nepotism and manipulation of the state’s power-sharing arrangement, arguing that the governor remains committed to the principles of inclusion and rotational governance that have shaped Delta’s democratic experience since 1999. In an […]
Six-Week Orientation, New Uniform Debate Dominate Public Reactions To NYSC Overhaul
Mixed Reactions Trail Proposed NYSC Reforms PUBLIC debate continues to intensify over the Federal Government’s proposed reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), with Nigerians expressing sharply differing opinions on plans to extend the orientation course to six weeks and introduce a locally produced fabric to replace the traditional khaki uniform. While supporters describe […]
Nigeria’s New $5 Billion Loan: The Hidden Risks Behind The Abu Dhabi Deal
Nigeria’s New $5 Billion Loan: A Financial Gamble or Economic Necessity? NIGERIA’S latest foreign borrowing has once again ignited debate about the country’s growing debt profile and the long-term consequences of relying on external financing. While the Federal Government maintains that the new facility will refinance expensive obligations and support infrastructure development, critics argue that […]
No Shadow Budget, Says FG As It Rebuts IMF Report On Public Spending
Federal Government Counters IMF Allegations THE Federal Government has firmly rejected claims that it operates a shadow budget or spent more than ₦8 trillion outside Nigeria’s approved fiscal framework, insisting that every government expenditure is backed by constitutional and statutory provisions. The rebuttal followed observations contained in the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s 2026 Article IV […]
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‘Thank The President For What?’ Nigerians In South Africa Demand Action, Not Assurances
Stranded Nigerians Challenge Consul’s Appeal as Evacuation Delay Fuels Anger Consul General Assures Citizens of Ongoing Evacuation Efforts FRUSTRATIONS mounted among stranded Nigerians in South Africa after the Nigerian Consul General urged them to appreciate President Bola Tinubu for the Federal Government’s efforts to evacuate them, despite uncertainty over when the operation would be completed. […]
Inside Calabar’s Forgotten Infectious Disease Hospital
The Hospital Meant to Fight Infectious Diseases TUCKED away along New Edgerley Road in Calabar, behind Zenith Bank’s Chamley Branch and a short distance from the bustling Watt Market, stands the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH), officially known as the Dr. Lawrence Henshaw Memorial Hospital. Established to serve as a frontline facility for the diagnosis and […]
Nigeria Ranks Third Globally In Student Migration — UNESCO Report
Nigeria Emerges as Global Education Export Hub NIGERIA has been ranked the third-largest source of international students globally, according to a new report by UNESCO. The inaugural Higher Education Global Trends Report revealed that Nigeria accounted for five per cent of all students studying abroad in 2023, placing it alongside Germany in the global ranking. […]
Business
FG Approves New Private Airport For Akwa Ibom Oil & Gas Free Zone
Federal Government Approves New Airport Project for Akwa Ibom Private Passenger and Cargo Facility Planned for Liberty Oil and Gas Free Zone THE Federal Government has approved the development of a new private passenger and cargo airport within the Liberty Oil and Gas Free Zone in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State, in a move expected […]
Nigerian Stock Market Delivers ₦3.2 Trillion Weekly Gain As Banking, Telecom Stocks Drive Rally
Banking, Telecom & Energy Stocks Propel Market Higher THE Nigerian stock market extended its bullish momentum on Friday, delivering a cumulative gain of approximately ₦3.156 trillion to investors over the trading week as renewed buying interest in banking, telecommunications and oil and gas equities lifted market performance. The rally strengthened investor confidence, pushing both the […]
How Nigeria’s Informal Food Traders Are Building Homes, Educating Children & Creating Jobs
National Debate Highlights the Economic Power of Indigenous Micro-Enterprises THE conversation generated by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s call for Nigerians to embrace indigenous small-scale enterprises such as akara, roasted corn and kuli-kuli has continued to resonate across the country. Coming at a time of persistent inflation, rising unemployment and increasing living costs, the remarks […]
Electricity Revenue Gap Persists Despite DisCos’ 81% Collection Rate, NERC Reports
DisCos Recover Over 80% of Electricity Bills in April as Revenue Performance Improves NERC Reports ₦203.61 Billion Collected from ₦252.43 Billion Billed NIGERIA’S electricity distribution companies (DisCos) recovered more than four-fifths of the electricity bills issued to customers in April 2026, according to new industry data released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), highlighting […]
Politics
Oborevwori’s Leadership & Delta’s Rotation Principle: Author Rebuts Nepotism Allegations
Governor’s Leadership Placed Within Delta’s Power Rotation Framework POLITICAL commentator Dr. Norbert Chiazor has defended Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori against allegations of nepotism and manipulation of the state’s power-sharing arrangement, arguing that the governor remains committed to the principles of inclusion and rotational governance that have shaped Delta’s democratic experience since 1999. In an […]
Nigeria’s New $5 Billion Loan: The Hidden Risks Behind The Abu Dhabi Deal
Nigeria’s New $5 Billion Loan: A Financial Gamble or Economic Necessity? NIGERIA’S latest foreign borrowing has once again ignited debate about the country’s growing debt profile and the long-term consequences of relying on external financing. While the Federal Government maintains that the new facility will refinance expensive obligations and support infrastructure development, critics argue that […]
U.S. Lawmaker Says Washington Will Closely Watch Nigeria’s 2027 Elections
U.S. Congressman Signals Washington’s Interest in Nigeria’s Next General Election Remarks Highlight Growing International Attention THE administration of U.S. President Donald Trump will closely monitor Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, according to U.S. Congressman Riley Moore, who said the conduct and credibility of the polls would receive significant attention in Washington. Speaking during an interview with […]
Technology Boost For Elections As INEC Rolls Out Online CVR Registration
INEC Expands Access to Voter Registration with Deadline Extension THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a two-week extension of the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise while introducing a new online self-service registration platform as part of efforts to broaden access to voter registration and strengthen electoral participation. Under the revised timetable, the […]