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Nigeria U18, U20 Storm Semi-Finals At Zone 3 Handball Tourney
Nigeria’s Youth Teams Shine in Lomé NIGERIA’S Under-18 and Under-20 men’s handball teams have advanced to the semi-finals of the IHF Trophy Africa Zone 3 tournament in Lomé, Togo, following commanding victories over Benin Republic and Ivory Coast. Both teams delivered standout performances that reinforced Nigeria’s growing reputation as a rising force in youth handball […]
Sand Eagles Set For Tough Test Against Ghana, England, Germany
Nigeria Targets Strong Showing in International Beach Soccer Tournament NIGERIA’S Super Sand Eagles are set for a high-profile international assignment as they prepare to compete in a four-nation beach soccer tournament featuring Ghana, England, and Germany. The competition, scheduled to run from 8 to 10 May, was confirmed by the Nigeria Football Federation via its […]
Courts Risk Undermining Democracy, NBA Warns Over Political Party Disputes
NBA Flags Growing Judicial Encroachment THE Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has expressed deep concern over what it describes as increasing judicial interference in the internal affairs of political parties, warning that the trend poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s democratic framework. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by its President, Afam Osigwe, a […]
INEC Records 3.44 Million New Voter Registrations In Ongoing CVR Exercise
Massive Turnout in Ongoing CVR Exercise THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it has recorded 3,441,121 completed voter registrations in the second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, reflecting sustained nationwide participation ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to the commission’s Week 13 update, the figure combines online pre-registrations […]
Inside Legal Language: The Correct Way To Refer To Evidence
THE WORD THAT TRIPS MANY: WHY “EVIDENCES” DOES NOT EXIST IN LEGAL ENGLISH Everyday Usage vs Legal Precision IN everyday speech, it is common to hear phrases such as “I have many evidences” used to describe multiple supporting materials in an argument or dispute. However, within legal practice, that expression is considered incorrect. Legal professionals […]
Delta Waste Board Intensifies Clean-Up At Koka Junction, Kwale Park
ASABA CLEAN-UP DRIVE SPOTLIGHTS URBAN WASTE CHALLENGES AND SHARED RESPONSIBILITY A Routine Operation in a Growing Urban Waste Challenge THE Delta State Waste Management Board’s evacuation exercise at Kwale Park, Koka Junction, reflects ongoing efforts to address rising sanitation challenges in Asaba’s rapidly expanding urban environment. The clean-up, carried out on Thursday, targeted accumulated waste […]
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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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Sweet Profits, Bitter Fallout: Cocoa Market Reset Hits Growers Hard
When the Cocoa Boom Fades — A Reality Check for West Africa’s Farmers From Windfall to Wake-Up Call THE dramatic rise and fall of global cocoa prices has delivered a sobering lesson for West Africa’s agricultural economies. After peaking at an unprecedented $12,000 per metric ton in 2024, prices have now retreated to around $3,200—close […]
Pay to Belong: The Hidden Cost of Governance In Nigeria
The Cost of Governance — When Public Services Become Luxury Goods A Nation of Rising Costs and Shrinking Access IN recent years, Nigeria has witnessed a steady escalation in the cost of accessing basic government services—from international passports and driver’s licences to vehicle registration and cargo processing. What authorities describe as “reforms” aimed at efficiency […]
Cross River First Lady Boosts Rural Economy With Massive Empowerment Drive
Grassroots Intervention in Odukpani THE wife of Cross River State Governor, Eyoanwan Otu, has rolled out a wide-ranging livelihood support programme aimed at strengthening rural economies and reducing poverty across communities. The initiative, executed through her pet organisation, Humanities Without Borders, took place in Idim Ndom village, Eki Ward, within Odukpani Local Government Area. Tools […]
Africa, Caribbean Get $10 Billion Lifeline As Middle East Conflict Bites
Emergency Response to Escalating Global Crisis IN response to the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict, the African Export-Import Bank has launched a $10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme (GCRP) to support African and Caribbean economies. The initiative comes amid escalating tensions that have disrupted global energy markets, trade routes, and financial systems, with […]
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Courts Risk Undermining Democracy, NBA Warns Over Political Party Disputes
NBA Flags Growing Judicial Encroachment THE Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has expressed deep concern over what it describes as increasing judicial interference in the internal affairs of political parties, warning that the trend poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s democratic framework. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by its President, Afam Osigwe, a […]
INEC Records 3.44 Million New Voter Registrations In Ongoing CVR Exercise
Massive Turnout in Ongoing CVR Exercise THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it has recorded 3,441,121 completed voter registrations in the second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, reflecting sustained nationwide participation ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to the commission’s Week 13 update, the figure combines online pre-registrations […]
When Democracy Cracks: America’s 1850s Collapse & The Warning Signs Of Today
Democracy Doesn’t Die Overnight THERE is a comforting myth many people tell themselves—that democracies collapse suddenly, dramatically, in a single moment of crisis. History says otherwise. In the United States, democracy didn’t shatter in 1861 with the election of Abraham Lincoln. By then, the damage had already been done. The system had been weakening for […]
Bought Thrones & Borrowed Mandates: A Warning For Nigeria
UZOMA CHILAKA Power as a Long-Term Investment IN this sharply drawn political allegory, Boniface Uzoma Chilaka presents a troubling redefinition of leadership. Here, power is not a calling—it is a strategy. The protagonist does not rush toward the throne. Instead, he builds the conditions that make his ascension inevitable. He invests—not in the visible trappings […]