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Rich In Oil, Poor In Education Investment: South-South States Fall Short Of 26% Benchmark
Education Funding Gap Raises Policy Questions DESPITE significant oil revenues, all six states in Nigeria’s South-South region have failed to meet the internationally recommended benchmark of allocating at least 26 per cent of their annual budgets to education in their 2026 fiscal plans. An analysis of state budgets shows a persistent gap between resource availability […]
Anambra Begins Waterways Clearance As State Moves To Avert Flooding Crisis
Proactive Steps Against Seasonal Flooding THE Anambra State Government has begun a large-scale clearance of waterways and drainage channels in a bid to reduce the risk of flooding during the 2026 rainy season. The initiative focuses on desilting blocked drainage systems and removing waste materials that hinder the free flow of water across urban and […]
Flooding Threat Raises Cholera, Disease Outbreak Fears In 10 States
Health Authorities Issue Flood-Linked Warning THE Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a nationwide health alert, warning that impending flooding could trigger outbreaks of infectious diseases across at least 10 states, including Kaduna, Kogi, and Niger. The advisory follows forecasts of heavy rainfall between 13 and 17 April, based on projections from […]
Viral Cash Scandal Forces Delta Police To Act Against Erring Officers
Crisis Erupts Over Viral Footage A viral video showing police officers allegedly counting cash suspected to be proceeds of extortion has prompted swift action from the Delta State Police Command. The footage, recorded in Asaba, has drawn national attention and intensified scrutiny of police conduct in the state. In response, Commissioner of Police Olufemi Abaniwonda […]
DESOPADEC Hands Over Fish Farms To Boost Livelihoods In Warri Communities
Boost for Grassroots Livelihoods RESIDENTS of riverine communities in Warri South-West have received a boost to their economic prospects following the distribution of fish farms by the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC). The empowerment programme targets selected beneficiaries from Ijala and Ugbegungun communities, reflecting ongoing efforts to improve living conditions in oil-bearing […]
Nigeria Nears Breaking Point, Civil Society Group Warns
Civil Society Sounds National Alarm A leading civil society organisation, the Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education, has warned that Nigeria is drifting toward a full-scale national emergency as insecurity and economic hardship continue to intensify. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, the group’s Executive Director, Ibrahim Zikirullahi, described the situation as […]
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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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DESOPADEC Hands Over Fish Farms To Boost Livelihoods In Warri Communities
Boost for Grassroots Livelihoods RESIDENTS of riverine communities in Warri South-West have received a boost to their economic prospects following the distribution of fish farms by the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC). The empowerment programme targets selected beneficiaries from Ijala and Ugbegungun communities, reflecting ongoing efforts to improve living conditions in oil-bearing […]
Nigerian Airlines Threaten Shutdown Over Soaring Aviation Fuel Costs
Airlines Signal Possible Nationwide Shutdown NIGERIA’S aviation sector is facing a potential disruption as domestic airline operators warn they may suspend operations over escalating aviation fuel prices. The threat, issued by the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), follows what industry stakeholders describe as an unsustainable surge in the cost of Jet A1 fuel, a critical […]
Rising Food, Transport Costs Push Inflation Up After Months Of Decline
Inflation Edges Up After Months of Relief NIGERIA’S inflation rate has recorded its first uptick in nearly a year, rising to 15.38 per cent in March 2026, up from 15.06 per cent in February. The increase, confirmed by the National Bureau of Statistics, marks a reversal of a steady decline that had provided cautious optimism […]
Billions Lost To Deductions: Nigeria’s Revenue System Under Fresh Scrutiny
A Troubling Revenue Reality NIGERIA’S public finance system is under renewed scrutiny following revelations that deductions from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) consumed a staggering 41 per cent of the country’s ₦84 trillion revenue over the past three years. The figures paint a troubling picture: while revenue inflows appear to be rising, a significant […]
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Voices Or Noise? Examining Youth Political Expression In Delta State
By OPHORI ETAOGHENE Rising Scrutiny of Youth Political Behaviour PUBLIC discourse in Delta Central Senatorial District is increasingly focused on the nature of youth involvement in politics, particularly the tendency toward intense criticism of leaders following elections. This pattern has sparked debate over whether such engagement reflects healthy democratic participation or a shift toward unproductive […]
OUR REALITY AS A NATION: Power, Participation & The Responsibility Of Leadership
By ADEBOLA ADENIYI NIGERIA is not at war with itself, but we are in a quiet contest for narrative, numbers, and national direction. The real battle ahead is not tribal, not religious, and not merely partisan. It is a battle of awareness versus manipulation, participation versus apathy, structure versus sentiment.If we truly desire peace and […]
Beyond Résumés: Why Nigeria’s Opposition Must Compete On Ideas, Not Experience
A Defining Moment for Public Debate AS Nigeria navigates a complex intersection of domestic reform and global uncertainty, the quality of its political conversation has become as critical as the policies themselves. From persistent inflation to energy transition pressures, from fragile social protection systems to declining public trust, the country stands at a point where […]
No Real Opposition? A Stark Critique of Nigeria’s Broken Democratic Experiment
Frustration, Urgency, and Misplaced Hope THERE is an understandable anger among young Nigerians—and it is directed not only at the political class but also at voices that refuse to endorse emerging opposition platforms. That frustration is rooted in urgency. Many young people want immediate relief from economic hardship, insecurity, and systemic neglect. But urgency, as […]