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Across Regional Lines: How Azikiwe & Okpara Supported Awolowo In Nigeria’s First Republic
By NKEM OBU Revisiting a Crucial Episode in Nigeria’s Political History NIGERIA’S First Republic remains one of the most turbulent periods in the country’s political evolution, marked by intense regional rivalries, ideological divisions, and fierce competition for power. Yet within that era of conflict emerged moments of unusual cross-regional solidarity that continue to shape debates about […]
Fuel Price Surges Reflect Traders’ Expectations, Not Just Supply — Energy Expert
Market Expectations Driving Short-Term Price Changes AN energy expert, Wumi Iledare, has attributed recent increases in petrol pump prices in Nigeria to market expectations and volatility in global crude oil prices rather than immediate supply shortages. Iledare, a Professor Emeritus of Petroleum Economics and Policy Research at Louisiana State University’s Centre for Energy Studies, said […]
Mass Deworming Programme To Reach 400,000 Pupils In Cross River
State Launches Campaign Against Neglected Tropical Diseases THE Cross River State Government has launched a mass treatment campaign targeting about 400,000 school-aged children as part of efforts to combat Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). The initiative, which focuses on children aged between five and 14 years, is part of Nigeria’s broader strategy to eliminate NTDs by […]
Over 10 Communities Skip Juma’at Prayer After Bandit Gun Battle
Gunfight Disrupts Religious Observance FEAR gripped several rural communities in Katsina State last Friday after a violent confrontation between rival bandit groups forced residents in more than 10 villages to suspend the weekly Juma’at congregational prayers. Residents and community sources said the clash occurred around settlements located near the borders of Musawa Local Government Area, […]
Delta Assembly Advances New Landlord–Tenant Bill To Reform Housing Laws
Committee Submits Report on Proposed Housing Reform Bill THE Delta State House of Assembly on Tuesday received the report of its Joint Committee reviewing the proposed Landlord and Tenant Bill, a legislation aimed at reforming tenancy relations and modernising housing regulations across the state. The report was presented during plenary by the Chairman of the […]
Marketers Warn Petrol Could Reach ₦2,000/Litre As Oil Prices Spike
Rising Tensions Shake Global Energy Markets ESCALATING tensions in the Middle East are beginning to ripple through Nigeria’s fuel market, with industry operators warning that petrol prices could soar to ₦2,000 per litre if the crisis persists. The warning came from the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), whose National President, Billy […]
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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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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 […]
Promises on Hold: Nigeria’s Customer Service Crisis
Nigerian Brands and the Customer Service Paradox Nigeria’s digital economy is expanding rapidly, driven by innovation in banking, telecommunications and financial technology. Advertising campaigns promise seamless transactions, instant responses and customer-first experiences. Yet for many Nigerians, the daily reality tells a different story. Behind the polished commercials and sleek mobile apps lies a growing frustration: […]
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Across Regional Lines: How Azikiwe & Okpara Supported Awolowo In Nigeria’s First Republic
By NKEM OBU Revisiting a Crucial Episode in Nigeria’s Political History NIGERIA’S First Republic remains one of the most turbulent periods in the country’s political evolution, marked by intense regional rivalries, ideological divisions, and fierce competition for power. Yet within that era of conflict emerged moments of unusual cross-regional solidarity that continue to shape debates about […]
2027 Elections: Parties Race Against Time To Meet New Electoral Act Requirements
Pressure Mounts After New Electoral Law POLITICAL parties across Nigeria are scrambling to meet new compliance deadlines following the release of the 2026 Electoral Act and the revised timetable for the 2027 general elections issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The electoral body has scheduled the presidential and National Assembly elections for January 16, […]
When Political Sons Challenge Their Godfathers In Akwa Ibom
By SOLOMON JOHNNY A New Chapter in Akwa Ibom’s Political Drama RECENT political exchanges in Akwa Ibom State appear to reveal a familiar pattern in Nigerian politics: the complicated relationship between political godfathers and the leaders who eventually inherit their influence. Within the span of a few days, two prominent figures—Umo Eno and Godswill Akpabio—publicly criticised […]
Ambition, Power & A Coup: Helen Gomwalk In Nigeria’s 1976 Crisis
Ambition in Nigeria’s Turbulent 1970s IN the early 1970s, Helen Gomwalk was one of the most visible and influential women in Nigeria’s elite social and political circles. Wealthy, well-connected and ambitious, she reportedly set herself a bold personal goal: to become Nigeria’s first female millionaire by 1977. But history took a different turn. By 1976—just […]