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Ofagbe Community Protests, Demands Sack Of Road Contractor
Community Outcry Over Delayed Infrastructure Ofagbe Residents Demand Action on Stalled Isoko Ring Road Project RESIDENTS of Ofagbe Community in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State have taken to the streets in protest, demanding the immediate revocation of the contract for the long-delayed 24-kilometre Isoko Ring Road. The demonstrators accused the contractor, Dora-Dan […]
Nigeria Women Crush Ghana By 136 Runs In T20I Rout
Dominant Nigeria Extend Winning Streak Nigeria Cruise Past Ghana in T20I Showdown NIGERIA’S women’s national cricket team delivered a commanding performance to defeat Ghana by 136 runs at the Nigeria Cricket Federation Women’s Invitational T20I tournament in Lagos. Playing at the Tafawa Balewa Square Oval, the hosts showcased a complete display of skill and coordination, […]
WASH Failures Leave Women, Girls Most Vulnerable In Akwa Ibom, Cross River
Water Scarcity Worsens Gender Inequality in South-South – Report Women, Girls Bear the Burden THE Peace Point Development Foundation has raised concerns over worsening gender inequality in Akwa Ibom and Cross River, attributing the trend to limited access to safe water, weak funding, and poor policy implementation. In a statement issued to mark the 2026 […]
Fuel Nears ₦1,500: Labour, Experts Demand Urgent Relief Measures
Fuel Price Surge Sparks Nationwide Call for Relief Petrol Nears ₦1,500 Amid Global Tensions RISING petrol prices, now approaching ₦1,500 per litre, have triggered widespread concern among labour unions, manufacturers, economists, and civil society groups, who are urging the Federal Government to take urgent steps to cushion the impact on Nigerians. The surge, largely driven […]
“Not Culture, But Crime”: Outrage As Group Petitions Oborevwori Over Ozoro Incident
Women Group Demands Probe Over Ozoro Festival Assaults Petition Raises Alarm Over Alleged Abuse THE Nigeria Federation of Business and Professional Women has called on Sheriff Oborevwori to institute an independent panel of inquiry into violent assaults on women during a recent festival in Ozoro, Delta State. The petition follows widespread outrage triggered by a […]
Unending Violence: Diagnosing Nigeria’s Deepening Insecurity
A Pattern of Relentless Violence NIGERIA’S security landscape is increasingly defined by a cycle of attack, response, and escalation. Recent bombings and coordinated assaults in Maiduguri illustrate how insurgent groups continue to penetrate both civilian and military targets with alarming ease. What was once a largely rural insurgency has evolved into a more complex threat, […]
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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
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 […]
Politics
2027 Polls: Oborevwori Orders Appointees To Resign By 31st March
Directive Ahead of 2027 Elections GOVERNOR of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, has directed all political appointees in his administration with ambitions to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign from their positions on or before 31st March 2026. The directive, announced in an official statement, signals the state government’s move to ensure compliance with […]
2027: Tinubu’s Ministers Weigh Ambitions, Opt To Hold On To Office
Uncertainty Clouds 2027 Political Calculations A wave of uncertainty is sweeping through the corridors of power in Abuja as ministers and political appointees under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reconsider their political ambitions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Multiple sources indicate that several ministers who had initially nursed plans to contest elective offices have begun […]
Trumpism’s Return: Power, Fear & The Strain On Global Order
By SIMBO OLORUNFEMI Trump 2.0 and the Revival of Disruptive Power Politics THE return of Donald Trump to the White House has reignited a familiar debate in global politics: whether the United States is retreating from multilateral leadership into a more force-driven, unilateral posture. Within days of his inauguration, the administration signalled a decisive shift. From […]
1996 Decree, 30 Years After: The Truth Behind Warri South-West Crisis
Revisiting a Defining Moment in Delta’s History THE creation of Warri South-West Local Government Area in 1996 under Sani Abacha was intended as part of a broader effort to decentralise governance across Nigeria. Instead, it triggered one of the most contentious disputes in Delta State’s history—one centred on the location of the local government headquarters. […]