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Arm-Wrestling Federation Seeks NGO Support for 2026 Programmes
NAWF Calls for Wider Support THE President of the Nigerian Arm-Wrestling Federation (NAWF), Samuel Olatunji, has appealed to Non-Governmental Organisations, private bodies and sports enthusiasts to support the federation’s programmes for 2026. Olatunji said inadequate funding remains one of the biggest obstacles confronting the growth of armwrestling in the country. According to him, partnerships with […]
Diesel Burden Hits Telecom Firms With ₦65 Billion Monthly Cost Amid Service Crackdown
Nigeria’s Telecom Sector Faces Twin Pressure NIGERIA’S telecommunications industry is grappling with mounting operational pressure as surging diesel and electricity costs raise expenses, while regulators intensify enforcement over poor service delivery. Industry estimates indicate operators now spend more than ₦65 billion monthly on diesel alone to keep thousands of network sites running, underscoring the heavy […]
Tinubu Expresses Solidarity With Gulf States Amid US-Israel-Iran Tensions
Tinubu Voices Support for Gulf Nations PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has expressed Nigeria’s solidarity with the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries affected by attacks linked to the wider conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. The president said Nigeria stands for peace, stability and international cooperation, stressing the need for calm […]
36 Serving Officers Face Court Martial Over Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu
Court Martial Set for Alleged Coup Plot AT least 36 serving military officers are set to be arraigned before a General Court Martial over allegations of plotting a coup against President Bola Tinubu. The trial follows the reported constitution of a military panel by the Defence Headquarters under the Armed Forces Act. Proceedings are expected […]
From Storybooks To Scholarship: A Personal Reflection On Reading & Writing
A Life Shaped by Books WORLD Book Day served as a moment of reflection for a writer who recently completed a long-anticipated book, revisiting how reading laid the foundation for his journey as an author. He noted that the experience reinforced a simple truth: writing is built on reading, and no author emerges without first […]
Global Energy Markets & Military Strategy Converge In US–Iran Standoff
A GLOBAL CHOKEPOINT IN CRISIS THE Strait of Hormuz has emerged as the central stage of renewed US–Iran tensions, with maritime incidents, military planning and economic shocks unfolding simultaneously. Reports that an Iranian cargo vessel reached port after an alleged attempted US seizure illustrate the increasing frequency of confrontations in the region’s shipping lanes. NAVAL […]
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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 […]
Business
Diesel Burden Hits Telecom Firms With ₦65 Billion Monthly Cost Amid Service Crackdown
Nigeria’s Telecom Sector Faces Twin Pressure NIGERIA’S telecommunications industry is grappling with mounting operational pressure as surging diesel and electricity costs raise expenses, while regulators intensify enforcement over poor service delivery. Industry estimates indicate operators now spend more than ₦65 billion monthly on diesel alone to keep thousands of network sites running, underscoring the heavy […]
Investors Raise Concern Over Government Borrowing From Unclaimed Funds
Concerns Grow Over Use of Unclaimed Funds STAKEHOLDERS in Nigeria’s capital market have warned that government borrowing from unclaimed dividends and dormant account balances could weaken investor confidence and discourage broader market participation. The concern follows renewed attention on the use of funds held under the Unclaimed Funds Trust Fund, where idle private assets can […]
Nigeria Bets On Global Capital Drive As Summit Targets Massive Investment Inflows
Nigeria Positions Abuja Summit as Global Investment Gateway NIGERIA is intensifying efforts to accelerate its long-term ambition of building a $1 trillion economy, with organisers of the upcoming World Investment Summit in Abuja projecting about $500 billion in investment commitments as a major near-term milestone. The summit is being framed as a strategic platform to […]
Oborevwori Tells EU: Delta Is Safe, Strategic & Ready For Investment
Delta Markets Itself to European Union DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has presented the state as a strategic destination for foreign investment during a meeting with the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Gautier Mignot. The governor, represented by Deputy Governor Sir Monday Onyeme, used the engagement to highlight Delta’s resource base, security […]
Politics
36 Serving Officers Face Court Martial Over Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu
Court Martial Set for Alleged Coup Plot AT least 36 serving military officers are set to be arraigned before a General Court Martial over allegations of plotting a coup against President Bola Tinubu. The trial follows the reported constitution of a military panel by the Defence Headquarters under the Armed Forces Act. Proceedings are expected […]
Delta Speaker Tasks Assemblies On Tax Reform, Fiscal Oversight
Guwor Calls for State Action on New Tax Laws CHAIRMAN of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has urged State Houses of Assembly across the country to domesticate the New Tax Acts of 2025 and strengthen their roles in fiscal and security governance. Guwor made the call during a […]
Iran, Empire & Empire Talk: Why “Stone Age” Rhetoric Ignores History
The Language of Power — and the Limits of It WHEN leaders threaten to send rivals “back to the Stone Age,” the phrase is meant to project dominance. It is designed to intimidate, to simplify conflict into a contest of strength versus weakness. Yet such rhetoric often reveals more about the speaker than the target. […]
Debt Without Dividends? Fresh Borrowing Plan Sparks Public Doubts
By OGBENI OLU ALLEN Fresh Loan Proposal Revives Old Questions A renewed proposal for external borrowing has triggered fresh debate over Nigeria’s growing dependence on loans, with critics arguing that repeated debt accumulation has become a substitute for genuine economic planning. The latest concern follows reports of a proposed $6 billion borrowing plan, a development that […]