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Tariff Hike, Weak Service: Nigerians Demand Better Telecom Performance
Subscribers Under Pressure Amid Falling Service Quality DESPITE massive investments and a recent tariff increase, telecom subscribers across Nigeria are expressing growing frustration over deteriorating service quality. From dropped calls to sluggish internet speeds, users say the situation has worsened in recent weeks, disrupting both personal and business activities. Major operators—including MTN Nigeria, […]
From Roads To Schools: Allegations of Substandard Projects Stir Debate In Nsit Ibom
By AKANENO BASSEY Infrastructure Concerns Come to a Head CONCERNS over the quality of public infrastructure in Nsit Ibom have intensified following allegations surrounding a “model school” in Afaha Offiong, which critics claim failed to meet commissioning standards but is already in use. The situation has sparked a wider debate about governance, project execution, and the […]
Inside Spain’s Booming Hair Transplant Industry: Clinics Race To Perfect Graft Survival
A New Frontier in Hair Restoration SPAIN is rapidly emerging as one of Europe’s most sought-after destinations for advanced hair transplant procedures, driven by innovations that combine surgical precision with post-operative biological support. At the centre of this transformation is the growing adoption of Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) using sapphire blades, paired with mesotherapy—an approach […]
IDF Suspends Battalion Over Assault On CNN Crew In West Bank
Military Takes Unusual Disciplinary Action THE Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has suspended a reserve battalion operating in the West Bank following its involvement in the assault and detention of a CNN reporting team, in what officials describe as a serious breach of military conduct. The decision, announced Monday by Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, orders […]
Akwa Ibom 2027: Continuity Or Change For The ARISE Agenda?
By DESTINY YOUNG A State at a Political Crossroads AS Akwa Ibom State gradually approaches the 2027 governorship election, a central question is beginning to shape political conversations: should the current administration be given more time to consolidate its vision? For supporters of Governor Umo Eno, the debate is less about personalities and more about policy […]
Robinson Plaza Tenants Protest Alleged Harassment By Gbagi Family
Tenants Raise Alarm Over Alleged Harassment TENANTS of Robinson Shopping Plaza in Warri have called on government authorities and law enforcement agencies to intervene in what they describe as ongoing harassment by members of the family of late Kenneth Gbagi. The shop owners alleged that the situation escalated following the death of the plaza’s owner, […]
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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
Free Transport Boosts Turnout At Enugu Trade Fair
ECCIMA Initiative Drives Attendance at Trade Fair SHOPPERS and exhibitors at the ongoing 37th Enugu International Trade Fair have commended the Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture for introducing free transportation to and from the event, a move widely credited with boosting attendance and sales. The initiative comes amid rising transport costs linked […]
From Farm To Market: Inside Nigeria’s Broken Food Supply Chain
Structural Failures Driving Nigeria’s Food Crisis NIGERIA’S persistent food price surge, even amid signs of moderating inflation, is exposing deep-rooted structural weaknesses in the country’s agricultural supply chain. Stakeholders across the value chain warn that unless these systemic issues are urgently addressed, the cost-of-living crisis facing millions of Nigerians may worsen. Supply Constraints Beyond Seasonal […]
Nigeria Introduces ‘Moorbeta’ Chicken, 57 Improved Crops For Higher Yields
Major Push to Strengthen Food Production NIGERIA has taken a significant step toward enhancing food security with the release of a new chicken breed and 57 improved crop varieties aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and nutrition. The announcement was made during the 36th meeting of the National Committee on Naming, Registration and Release of Crop […]
Visa Charges Undermine AfCFTA Goals, ITUC-Africa Tells FG
Call for Policy Shift on African Mobility THE International Trade Union Confederation Africa has urged the Nigerian government to abolish visa fees for African travellers, arguing that the current policy constrains regional integration and economic cooperation. In a letter addressed to the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the organisation’s General Secretary, Akhator Odigie, said Nigeria […]
Politics
Akwa Ibom 2027: Continuity Or Change For The ARISE Agenda?
By DESTINY YOUNG A State at a Political Crossroads AS Akwa Ibom State gradually approaches the 2027 governorship election, a central question is beginning to shape political conversations: should the current administration be given more time to consolidate its vision? For supporters of Governor Umo Eno, the debate is less about personalities and more about policy […]
When Critics Become Diplomats: Nigeria’s Political Theatre
By IJEOMA NJOKU Politics of Contradiction IN Nigeria’s ever-evolving political landscape, few developments illustrate the fluidity of alliances better than the apparent transition of Reno Omokri from vocal critic to government appointee under Bola Ahmed Tinubu. During the last election cycle, Omokri’s criticisms were not merely routine political opposition—they were forceful, international, and deeply personal. His […]
Protest, Power & Space: Rethinking The National Assembly Arcade
A Democratic Space Under Pressure AT the centre of Nigeria’s legislative complex lies the arcade of the National Assembly Complex—a space designed to embody national unity but now defined by contestation. Increasingly, it has become the focal point of a deeper democratic dilemma: how to balance citizens’ right to protest with the state’s obligation to […]
2027: Group Rallies Support For Okowa’s Senate Comeback
Support Group Intensifies Campaign for Okowa’s Return A political advocacy group, the Hilary Support Group, has stepped up calls for former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, to contest for a Senate seat in the 2027 general elections, citing his experience and track record in public service. The appeal was made in Abuja during a dinner […]