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Police Bust Trafficking Ring, Rescue Seven Victims In Akwa Ibom
Anti-Trafficking Operation Yields Arrests SECURITY operatives in Akwa Ibom State have disrupted a suspected human trafficking operation, rescuing seven victims and apprehending four suspects linked to the crime. The operation was carried out by the Nigeria Police Force following intelligence reports that young persons were being transported through the state under suspicious circumstances. Police spokesperson […]
Sexual Violence, Cultural Myths & The “Sagging Pants” Narrative: A Historical Examination
CLAIMS linking modern fashion trends such as sagging pants to practices of sexual violence during slavery circulate widely in public discourse and on social media. These narratives often reference the alleged practice of “buck breaking,” suggesting that enslaved African men were sexually assaulted by slave owners as a method of control, and that the sagging […]
When Films Spark Reading: Five Adaptations That Revived Their Novels
FILM adaptations often face scrutiny from readers who worry that beloved books will lose their depth on screen. Yet, in many cases, successful movies have done the opposite—driving audiences back to the original novels that inspired them. Over the years, several high-profile adaptations have reignited interest in literature by translating complex narratives into compelling visual […]
Dangote Price Hike Deepens Debate Over Nigeria’s Petrol Import Ban
Price Reversal Jolts Petroleum Market NIGERIA’S downstream petroleum sector is facing renewed tension following a sharp increase in the depot price of petrol by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and a controversial policy shift by regulators suspending petrol import licences. The refinery raised its gantry price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to ₦1,175 per litre, reversing […]
The Iranian Revolution & The Anti-Apartheid Struggle: History Beyond The Headlines
A Revolution That Altered Global Alliances THE Iranian Revolution of 1979 did more than overthrow the monarchy of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi. It also transformed Iran’s foreign policy, particularly its relationship with apartheid-era South Africa and the liberation movements fighting white minority rule. For many Africans and historians, the shift represented one of the most […]
Power Sector Puzzle: Why Nigerians Still Struggle For Prepaid Meters
By BLESSING P AGHO Federal Metering Intervention Under Scrutiny FRESH questions are emerging over the distribution of prepaid electricity meters supplied to power distribution companies under a federal intervention programme aimed at reducing estimated billing across Nigeria. According to information circulating among electricity consumers, the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) reportedly received about 75,000 prepaid meters […]
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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
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 […]
Food Import Bill Doubles In Four Years, Hits ₦7.65 Trillion
Rising Dependence on Imported Food NIGERIA spent a staggering ₦7.65 trillion on food and beverage imports in 2025, according to the latest Foreign Trade Statistics released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report highlights the country’s growing reliance on foreign food products, both for household consumption and industrial production. Breakdown of Imports Primary […]
Tinubu Signs Export Prohibition Repeal Bill To Boost Agricultural Trade
Presidential Assent Ends Decades-Old Export Restrictions NIGERIA has taken a major step toward expanding its agricultural export potential following the signing of the Export (Prohibition) Act (Repeal) Bill 2025 into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The new legislation repeals the long-standing Export (Prohibition) Act of 1989, which restricted the export of several agricultural commodities […]
Cement Price Surge To ₦15,000 Sends Shockwaves Through Nigeria’s Construction Sector
Cement Price Spike Disrupts Housing Projects A sharp increase in cement prices across Nigeria is sending shockwaves through the construction and real estate sectors, raising concerns over delays, cost overruns, and the possible abandonment of housing projects. Across several parts of the country, a 50-kilogram bag of cement now sells between ₦11,500 and ₦15,000, compared […]
Politics
Inside APC’s Incumbency Strategy For the 2027 Elections
Party Strategy Emerges Ahead of 2027 Elections FRESH indications have emerged that the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) may adopt a policy granting automatic return tickets to first-term governors and members of the National Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections. Although the party leadership has yet to release an […]
How Victorian Britain Shaped The Ideas Of Karl Marx
By RODER MORTEGA The Paradox of Karl Marx: A Revolutionary Inside Capitalism FEW figures in modern intellectual history embody contradiction as vividly as Karl Marx. The philosopher whose ideas would later inspire socialist movements across the globe spent much of his life not in a revolutionary state, but in the heart of the world’s most powerful […]
Global Powers Condemn Khamenei Assassination, Heightening Middle East Tensions
International Condemnation Follows Khamenei Assassination THE international geopolitical environment faces a pronounced shift following the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in what authorities describe as a joint U.S.–Israeli strike. The attack, which also claimed the lives of nearly 40 senior Iranian officials, has provoked widespread condemnation from a bloc of influential global […]
INEC Launches Cyber Hygiene Workshop To Protect Election Technology
Electoral Commission Strengthens Digital Security THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced a two-day cyber hygiene awareness workshop aimed at strengthening the security of its digital infrastructure as preparations gradually begin for the 2027 general elections. The training programme brings together ICT personnel and other technical staff of the electoral body to deepen their […]