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Oborevwori Mourns Former Delta Deputy Governor, Benjamin Elue, Dead at 85
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has mourned the passing of former Deputy Governor, Chief Benjamin Elue, who died at the age of 85. In a condolence message issued in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the Governor described Elue as a loyal statesman, seasoned administrator and dedicated party man whose […]
Oborevwori Attends Southern Delta University Maiden Convocation, Approves Key Projects …Rewards Four First Class Students As SDU Graduates 1,231
DELTA State Governor and Visitor to Southern Delta University (SDU), Ozoro, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Saturday approved a range of critical infrastructural projects as the institution graduated 1,231 students at its maiden convocation ceremony — a major milestone in the university’s growth. Speaking at the convocation, Governor Oborevwori described the event as a historic […]
Oborevwori Inaugurates Key Infrastructure At Southern Delta University
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Saturday commissioned multiple landmark projects at Southern Delta University, Ozoro, as the institution held its maiden convocation ceremony. The newly inaugurated facilities include a block of science laboratories, the Faculty of Computing Complex, the Pa James Odhokpa Izomor Engineering Workshops — comprising 10 fully equipped workshops donated […]
National Boxing Week Doubles As Commonwealth Trials
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE Lagos to Host Commonwealth Games Boxing Trials During National Boxing Week NIGERIA’S road to the 2026 Commonwealth Games will begin in Lagos as the Nigeria Boxing Federation stages its inaugural National Boxing Week from 1–6 March at the Brai Ayonote Boxing Complex. The flagship event will headline National Open […]
Falcons Fall To Indomitable Lionesses In Friendly
Cameroon Edge Super Falcons in Yaounde Friendly NIGERIA’S Nigeria women’s national football team suffered a narrow defeat to the Cameroon women’s national football team on Saturday in an international friendly played in Yaounde. The match formed part of both teams’ preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations scheduled to be held in Morocco. […]
WAFCON 2026 In Doubt As CAF Delays Kick-Off
Report: CAF Pushes Back 2026 Women’s AFCON Amid Growing Uncertainty THE 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) has reportedly been postponed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), less than three weeks before its scheduled kick-off in Morocco. The tournament, which was set to run from 17 March to 3rd April, was expected to […]
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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 […]
Decentralising Security: National Assembly Fast-Tracks State Police Reform
By TOSAN OYAKHILOME-AKAHOMEN Executive Push, Legislative Acceleration NIGERIA may be on the cusp of one of its most consequential security reforms since 1999, as the Senate signals readiness to fast-track constitutional amendments that would pave the way for state police. The renewed urgency follows a direct appeal by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who asked lawmakers […]
From Visa-Free To Pre-Approval: UK Enforces New Electronic Travel System
By ANITA KNIGHT UK Rolls Out Mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation THE United Kingdom has formally introduced its new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, marking a significant shift in how millions of visitors enter the country. From 25 February, travellers from 85 previously visa-exempt countries — including the United States and Australia — must now obtain […]
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Akwa Ibom Positions Fishing Cooperatives As Gateway To Women’s Grants
State Push to Formalise Women in Fisheries THE Akwa Ibom State Government has intensified efforts to organise women engaged in fishing and fish processing into registered cooperatives, in a move designed to unlock access to a ₦31 billion cooperative fund spread across the state’s 31 local government areas. Speaking at a mobilisation and sensitisation programme […]
Beyond Oil: The Silent Forex Drain In Nigeria’s Services Deficit
Current Account Surplus Masks Structural Strain NIGERIA’S external accounts posted a headline surplus in the third quarter of 2025 — but beneath the surface, a widening services deficit is raising fresh concerns about structural weaknesses in Africa’s largest economy. New data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) show that while the country recorded a […]
Massive PMS Output Signals New Era For Nigeria’s Downstream Sector
A Landmark Shift in Fuel Supply NIGERIA’S downstream petroleum landscape is set for a major overhaul as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery prepares to supply up to 65 million litres of petrol daily to the domestic market. Speaking in Lagos, Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, confirmed that a comprehensive offtake framework has been agreed […]
FG, Google Deepen Talks On AI, Democratic Resilience
Nigeria, Google Advance Strategic Partnership Talks NIGERIA has taken another step toward formalising a long-term strategic partnership with global technology giant Google, following high-level talks between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, and the company’s Regional Director for Government Affairs and Public Policy (Sub-Saharan Africa), Charles Murito. According to a statement issued by […]
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Decentralising Security: National Assembly Fast-Tracks State Police Reform
By TOSAN OYAKHILOME-AKAHOMEN Executive Push, Legislative Acceleration NIGERIA may be on the cusp of one of its most consequential security reforms since 1999, as the Senate signals readiness to fast-track constitutional amendments that would pave the way for state police. The renewed urgency follows a direct appeal by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who asked lawmakers […]
Empty Chairs In Kaduna: What The North-West Development Summit Revealed
By HON IBRAHIM KABIRU GAGARAWA A Summit Meant to Fix a Region — But Who Showed Up? WHEN stakeholders gathered in Kaduna for the North-West Development Commission Summit — a meeting billed as a turning point for a region battered by insecurity, poverty and unemployment — expectations were high. The North-West is not just another geopolitical […]
Can The First Lady Rebrand A Struggling Presidency?
By IKHIDE R IKHELOA A Different Voice from the Villa IN moments of political turbulence, tone becomes as important as policy. And few figures in Nigeria’s current power structure project tonal contrast as sharply as First Lady Oluremi Tinubu. While President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains the lightning rod for criticism over economic hardship and security […]
2027 Elections In Focus As Constitution Review Stalls
Reform Process Slows as Electoral Clock Ticks NIGERIA’S constitutional amendment process is facing renewed scrutiny as unresolved reform bills raise concerns about preparedness for the 2027 general elections. Despite earlier public hearings and widespread enthusiasm, deliberations within the National Assembly of Nigeria have slowed, with critical proposals yet to clear legislative hurdles. Stakeholders warn that […]