Latest News
Scrapping Sports Commission May Stall Progress, SWAN Warns
SWAN Reacts to Policy Shift THE Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Anambra State chapter, has expressed concern over the decision to scrap the Anambra Sports Development Commission and revert sports administration to the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports. The association made its position known in Awka following the submission of commissioner nominees by […]
From Walking To Brain Health: Scientists Discover Hidden ‘Rinse’ Mechanism
A New Perspective on Exercise and Brain Health A new study by researchers at Pennsylvania State University suggests that simple body movements may play a direct role in helping the brain cleanse itself. The findings, published in Nature Neuroscience, provide fresh insight into the physical mechanisms linking exercise to improved brain health. The Brain’s Hidden […]
Capital Spending Crashes 58% As 2027 Politics Gains Momentum Across States
Subnational Spending Takes a Sharp Dive CAPITAL expenditure by 26 state governments dropped dramatically by ₦2.19 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 58% decline compared to the last quarter of 2025. The fall—from ₦3.79 trillion to ₦1.59 trillion—signals a slowdown in infrastructure investment at a time when economic expansion depends heavily on […]
Netanyahu Says Iran War Will Continue Until Enriched Uranium Is Removed
Netanyahu Declares Iran Conflict ‘Not Over’ BENJAMIN Netanyahu has declared that the ongoing conflict involving Iran cannot be considered over until Tehran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium is removed and its nuclear infrastructure dismantled. Speaking during a televised interview, the Israeli leader argued that although Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities had been weakened, critical elements […]
Retirees Lament Hardship As ₦36 Billion Pension Debt Missing From Budget
Decades-Long Pension Crisis Resurfaces FORMER employees and pensioners of Nigeria Airways have renewed their appeal to Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the non-payment of ₦36 billion in severance and pension entitlements, more than two decades after the airline’s liquidation. In a letter dated 7 May 2026 addressed to the President, the retirees expressed concern that the […]
ASUU Moves Toward Strike Action Over Partial Implementation Of 2025 Deal
ASUU Raises Alarm Over Broken Agreement with Government THE Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned that it may embark on a fresh nationwide strike over what it described as the incomplete and inconsistent implementation of the December 2025 agreement reached with the Federal Government. The warning followed deliberations at the union’s National Executive […]
Trending News
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
Beyond Banking: The Vast, Hidden Corporate Network Of Herbert Wigwe
A Banker Beyond Borders THE late Herbert Wigwe was, by many considerations, one of the most consequential bankers in Nigeria. As the chief executive of Access Holdings, he helped transform a mid-tier lender into West Africa’s largest banking institution. But when he died in a helicopter crash in the California desert in February 2024, alongside […]
Power Crisis Persists As NERC Reports 31% Plant Capacity In April
Low plant availability and grid instability continue to weaken electricity supply nationwide. NIGERIA’S electricity generation sector remains under significant strain, with grid-connected power plants operating at just 31 per cent of installed capacity in April 2026, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The regulator’s latest operational report shows that only 4,286 megawatts (MW) […]
AfDB Approves $61 Million Boost For Women-Owned Businesses In Nigeria
Funding initiative aims to improve access to affordable credit and strengthen women-led enterprises across Nigeria. THE African Development Bank Group has approved a $61 million financing package aimed at expanding access to affordable credit for women-owned businesses in Nigeria, in a move expected to strengthen female entrepreneurship and support economic inclusion. The intervention is part […]
Why Nigerian Banks Are Holding Back Dividends— & What Investors Should Expect
Regulatory push for stronger capital quality and risk discipline reshapes payout expectations for shareholders. A subtle but significant shift is unfolding in Nigeria’s banking sector, as several lenders delay dividend payments despite reporting strong profits for the 2025 financial year. At the centre of the development is the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), which has […]
Politics
Breaking Tradition: Trump’s Signature Set For U.S. Currency Sparks Debate
A 165-year convention is overturned as policy change raises questions about governance, symbolism and institutional neutrality. A major shift in U.S. monetary tradition is stirring global attention, following reports that the administration of Donald Trump has approved the inclusion of the president’s signature on newly printed American currency. The move, announced by the United States […]
Tinubu In Kenya For Africa Forward Talks On Investment, Climate, Growth
Tinubu Arrives Kenya for Strategic Africa Forward Summit BOLA Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Nairobi to participate in the high-level Africa Forward Summit, a gathering expected to focus on economic cooperation, governance reforms, regional security and investment opportunities across the continent. The Nigerian leader’s participation in the summit comes at a period when African countries […]
Oborevwori Promises Jobs Boost Through Infrastructure Drive In Delta
Governor links ongoing construction projects to job creation and economic relief for residents. DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling youth unemployment through sustained investment in infrastructure projects across the state. The governor made this known while addressing workers at a project site handled by Julius Berger Nigeria Plc in […]
Oborevwori Links Political Success To Spiritual Guidance At Warri Thanksgiving
Governor underscores the influence of spiritual leaders during thanksgiving service for surviving clerics. DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has declared that politicians who disregard or undermine spiritual leaders risk failure, stressing that “Fathers of Faith” play a crucial role in shaping leadership and societal stability. The governor made the remarks during a thanksgiving service at […]