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Orette Declares 2027 Senate Bid, Says Elected Officials Now Treat Constituents As Beggars
UNITED States–based family physician, Dr. Austin Orette, has again declared his intention to contest the Delta South Senatorial District seat in 2027, insisting that he remains the most qualified and most prepared to offer quality representation to the people. In a statement issued on Sunday in Houston, Texas, Orette described his senatorial ambition as a […]
Olympic Finalist Usoro Jumps Back To Form
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH OLYMPICS finalist Ruth Usoro produced her strongest performance of the season at the Jarvis Scott Invitational, recording a leap of 6.65 metres to finish second in the women’s long jump. Usoro sealed her podium position with a composed final-round effort, delivering the decisive jump under pressure. The mark not only secured […]
Femi Osofisan @80: A Life In Theatre, Activism & Letters
A National Literary Milestone IN June 2026, Femi Osofisan, one of Africa’s most prolific dramatists and public intellectuals, will turn 80. To mark the milestone, the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has unveiled a series of commemorative programmes designed not merely as a birthday celebration, but as a national cultural event recognising his enduring influence […]
When Romance Meets Resistance: Why Some Nations Limit Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day Under Scrutiny: How Culture and Faith Shape Global Restrictions EVERY 14 February, much of the world celebrates Valentine’s Day with roses, chocolates and public declarations of affection. What began as a Christian feast honouring Saint Valentine — referenced in early liturgical texts such as the eighth-century Gelasian Sacramentary — gradually evolved into a […]
Beyond The Badge: Tinubu, Oborevwori Rally Support For Police As Biennial Police Games Open In Asaba
PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, have reaffirmed strong federal and state support for the Nigeria Police Force as the 15th Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA 2026) officially opened on Saturday in Asaba. President Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), described the Games as a […]
New Copyright Era Begins As FG Releases First Tranche To Writers, Publishers
A Long-Awaited Breakthrough for Literary Creators NIGERIA’S literary community is celebrating what many describe as a historic turning point following the Federal Government’s disbursement of ₦1.2 billion under the copyright levy scheme. The payment, released from the Copyright Levy Fund, represents the first tranche under the framework established by the Copyright Act, 2022 — […]
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2027 Reforms: Lawmakers Dismiss Claims Of Electronic Voting Shift
By IFEOMA IZUCHUKWU Senate Explains Limits of Electronic Transmission in Electoral Bill Review THE Senate has clarified that the electronic transmission of election results does not amount to electronic voting, stating that Nigeria has yet to adopt an e-voting system and that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) currently lacks the capacity to conduct one. […]
INEC Releases Full Schedule For 2027 General Elections
Presidential, NASS Polls Hold February 20 THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled Nigeria’s next presidential and National Assembly elections for Saturday 20 February 2027, while governorship and state Assembly elections will follow on Saturday 6 March 2027. INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, announced the timetable at a press conference in Abuja, stating that the […]
INEC Seeks ₦873 Billion, Defends Budget Before National Assembly
By TOSAN OYAKHILOME-AKAHOMEN ₦873bn Proposal for 2027 Polls THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed a total of ₦873.778 billion to conduct the 2027 general elections, citing rising operational, technological and logistical demands. INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, disclosed this while defending the commission’s 2026 budget proposal before the National Assembly Joint Committee on Electoral […]
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Import Policy Sparks Crisis As Rice Farmers Count Heavy Losses
By TINA TOLUTOPE NO fewer than 3,500 rice farmers in major producing states may quit cultivation following losses estimated at over ₦93 billion, an agriculture stakeholder has warned. Mr. Fatai Afolabi, a prominent member of the Plantation Owners Forum of Nigeria (POFON) and sustainability consultant, disclosed this in Lagos during discussions on Nigeria’s food strategy […]
As Crops Rot, Farmers Lose: Why Storage & Logistics Hold The Key
FOR years, Nigeria’s agricultural policy conversations have centred on increasing production—more hectares cultivated, higher yields per acre, expanded input distribution. Yet, across the country’s crop and livestock value chains, stakeholders warn that the most damaging losses occur not in the field, but after harvest. Weak storage systems, fragile logistics networks, limited processing capacity and rising […]
Valentine Market Booms As Men Outspend Women 15 To 1
Season of Romance Boosts Retail Sales RETAILERS in Lagos are witnessing a significant Valentine season boom, driven largely by male shoppers who have dominated gift purchases across the city. Traders interviewed at shopping malls, roadside outlets and online stores estimate that for every female buyer, approximately 15 men have made purchases this week. Items in […]
Fuel Price Cut: Dangote Reduces Gantry Rate By ₦25 Per Litre
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE DANGOTE Petroleum Refinery has reduced its ex-depot (gantry) price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, by ₦25 per litre. The refinery announced on Tuesday that the price had been cut from ₦799 per litre to ₦774 per litre, with the new rate taking immediate effect nationwide. The adjustment was […]
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Orette Declares 2027 Senate Bid, Says Elected Officials Now Treat Constituents As Beggars
UNITED States–based family physician, Dr. Austin Orette, has again declared his intention to contest the Delta South Senatorial District seat in 2027, insisting that he remains the most qualified and most prepared to offer quality representation to the people. In a statement issued on Sunday in Houston, Texas, Orette described his senatorial ambition as a […]
Contenders & Pretenders: The Early Shape Of Nigeria’s 2027 Race
Countdown to 2027: The Battlefield Takes Shape WITH 371 days to the next presidential poll, Nigeria’s political landscape is already tilting toward 2027. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed 20 February 2027 for the presidential and National Assembly elections, formally setting in motion a process that political actors had been quietly preparing for […]
INEC Defends 2027 Election Dates Amid Ramadan Concerns
INEC Addresses Concerns Over Ramadan Overlap THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has responded to mounting public concerns over its recently released Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 general elections, particularly the scheduling of the Presidential and National Assembly polls on 20 February 2027 — a date coinciding with the holy month of […]
Ramadan Row Trails INEC’s 2027 Election Schedule
ADC Welcomes Early Timetable THE African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have expressed divergent views over the 2027 general election timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC welcomed INEC’s decision to fix 20 February 2027, for […]