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From Khamenei’s Death To Global Oil Shock: The 13-Day Timeline Of A Rapidly Expanding War
The 13-Day War: A Chronology of the U.S.–Israel–Iran Conflict THE latest confrontation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has evolved into one of the most volatile geopolitical crises of the decade. Sparked by a dramatic military strike that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the conflict quickly expanded beyond conventional warfare to include retaliatory missile strikes, […]
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 […]
Delta, NDDC, Chevron Forge Partnership For Omadino–Escravos Road Project
Delta, NDDC, Chevron Move to Revive Omadino–Escravos Road Project THE Delta State Government, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and Chevron Nigeria Limited have intensified efforts to ensure the successful execution of the Omadino–Okerenkoko–Escravos Road and Bridges project, a strategic infrastructure initiative set to boost connectivity and economic development in the state’s riverine communities. Spanning […]
Debt Servicing Consumes Over 70% Of Nigeria’s International Payments
Nigeria Allocates $5.2 Billion to External Debt in 2025 NIGERIA spent about $5.21 billion on servicing its external debt obligations in 2025, according to data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This figure accounts for more than 72 per cent of the country’s total international payments during the year, underscoring the growing burden […]
Nigeria’s Poultry Industry Under Siege: Fake Drugs Threaten Growth
Fake Veterinary Drugs: A Hidden Threat to Nigeria’s Poultry Sector NIGERIA’S poultry industry, long regarded as one of the nation’s fastest-growing agribusiness sectors, is facing a silent but devastating crisis. Stakeholders warn that the proliferation of fake and substandard veterinary medicines (VMPs) could erode the country’s competitiveness under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) […]
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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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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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Tinubu & The Blame Game: Is Nigeria’s Political Debate Missing The Bigger Picture?
By AKINWUMI GBOLAHAN OMOGBOLAHAN The Politics of Discontent FEW issues generate stronger opinions in Nigeria today than the performance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Since assuming office, the president has faced intense criticism over economic reforms that have dramatically increased living costs across the country. But amid the widespread frustration, a different argument has begun to […]