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Iran Rejects US Ceasefire Plan, Tables Counterproposal As War Diplomacy Stalls
IRAN has formally rejected a United States-backed ceasefire framework aimed at ending the ongoing Middle East conflict, signalling deepening divisions between the two sides and raising fresh doubts over the prospects for a negotiated settlement. According to Iranian state television, which cited a senior but unidentified government official, Tehran dismissed a 15-point proposal conveyed by […]
Between Diplomacy & Escalation: The High-Stakes US–Iran Standoff
From Backchannel Talks to Battlefield Escalation THE fragile prospect of peace between the United States and Iran is under renewed strain, as diplomatic overtures collide with deep mistrust and competing strategic interests. Recent efforts to revive negotiations come weeks after indirect engagements gave way to military confrontation, with US and Israeli strikes marking a turning […]
World Theatre Day 2026: Industry Stakeholders Unite To Reimagine Nigerian Stage
A Push for Visibility and Institutional Strength THE Guild of Theatre Directors (GTD), in partnership with Freedom Park Lagos, the National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP), and the Association of Music Theatre Artists (AMTA), is set to host a major gathering to commemorate World Theatre Day 2026. The event is designed not only […]
Timing Or Conflict? Trump Family Investment Sparks Questions After Drone War Escalation
A Timeline That Raises Questions IN politics, timing is everything. And sometimes, timing is everything people cannot ignore. When Eric Trump reportedly invested in an Israeli drone technology firm just days before a major U.S.-backed military escalation, critics did not see coincidence—they saw convergence. On 17 February 2026, the investment was linked to a $1.5 […]
Power Supply to Improve as Gas Pipeline Repairs Near Completion — FG
Government Signals Imminent Relief in Power Supply THE Federal Government has assured Nigerians of a gradual improvement in electricity supply, as ongoing maintenance on a critical gas pipeline approaches completion. The Chief Technical Adviser to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Olowoniyi, said the restoration process is already underway, with full recovery expected within two weeks. […]
Inside Nigeria’s Police Leadership Pattern Since 1999
By ONOVUGHE IGWE Tracing the Ethnic and Political Patterns in IGP Appointments SINCE Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999, the appointment of Inspectors-General of Police (IGPs) has reflected a complex interplay of politics, regional considerations, and security priorities. Under former President Olusegun Obasanjo, three consecutive IGPs—Musiliu Smith, Mustafa Adebayo Balogun, and Sunday Ehindero—were all from the […]
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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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Slow Start For Enugu International Trade Fair Amid Rising Costs
Low-Key Opening at Trade Fair Complex THE 37th Enugu International Trade Fair commenced on Saturday on a subdued note, with most exhibitors yet to fully set up their stands at the International Trade Fair Complex. Observations at the venue showed that activities were minimal on opening day, as many regular participants were still constructing their […]
Gulf Crisis Fallout: Rising Fuel Costs Push Nigerian Agriculture To The Brink
Global Conflict, Local Consequences ESCALATING hostilities involving United States, Israel and Iran are reverberating far beyond the Middle East, with Nigeria’s agricultural sector emerging as a key casualty of the unfolding crisis. Disruptions to oil shipments through the strategic Strait of Hormuz have tightened global supply chains, triggering a spike in petroleum prices. In Nigeria, […]
Dangote Refinery Hikes Prices, Becomes Lifeline For Fuel-Starved Africa
Geopolitical Crisis Reshapes Fuel Trade THE ongoing global energy disruption has begun to reshape fuel trade patterns across Africa, with Nigeria emerging as a critical supplier following supply shocks linked to tensions in the Middle East. Countries across the continent, particularly in Southern and East Africa, are increasingly turning to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery as […]
Global Price Shocks Drive Nigeria’s Soaring Wheat Imports
Imports Surge as Demand Outpaces Supply NIGERIA’S reliance on imported wheat has deepened, with shipments from Russia rising sharply in early 2026. Data shows that direct wheat imports from Russia’s Port of Vysotsk increased by 64 per cent within the first eight weeks of the year, reaching 131,000 tonnes valued at $30.3 million. This marks […]
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Inside Nigeria’s Police Leadership Pattern Since 1999
By ONOVUGHE IGWE Tracing the Ethnic and Political Patterns in IGP Appointments SINCE Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999, the appointment of Inspectors-General of Police (IGPs) has reflected a complex interplay of politics, regional considerations, and security priorities. Under former President Olusegun Obasanjo, three consecutive IGPs—Musiliu Smith, Mustafa Adebayo Balogun, and Sunday Ehindero—were all from the […]
Warri, Asaba Named In Fresh Push For Delta State Restructuring
Akpabio Signals Support for Anioma State Creation PRESIDENT of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has expressed support for the proposed creation of Anioma State, indicating that the National Assembly is favourably disposed to the demand from Delta North. Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) South-South Zonal Congress in Asaba, Akpabio described the agitation as a […]
Akpabio Backs Anioma State Creation, Signals National Assembly Support
National Assembly Signals Support THE push for the creation of Anioma State has received a significant boost, with Senate President Godswill Akpabio declaring that the National Assembly is favourably disposed to the proposal. He made the remarks in Asaba during the South-South Zonal Congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC), where he addressed party stakeholders […]
Delta APC Congress: Power Play Or Party Implosion?
By SUNDAY EBIGWU A Party at a Crossroads THE recent All Progressives Congress (APC) state congress in Delta has triggered fresh debate over internal cohesion, leadership style, and the future of the party ahead of the 2027 elections. What was expected to consolidate gains following high-profile defections now appears, to critics, to have deepened internal fractures. […]