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Cross River Rolls Out 100 Electric Vehicles To Ease Transport Costs
State Government Adopts Electric Mobility Strategy IN a major transportation and energy transition initiative, the Cross River State Government has distributed 100 newly acquired electric vehicles to support government operations and reduce the impact of rising fuel costs. The initiative, launched by Governor Bassey Otu during Democracy Day celebrations, is aimed at cushioning the effects […]
Femi Osofisan & Wole Soyinka: A Critical Comparison Of Two African Theatrical Philosophies
Two Titans, Two Dramatic Visions IN the landscape of modern African theatre, few names command as much intellectual and artistic authority as Professor Femi Osofisan and Professor Wole Soyinka. Both playwrights occupy central positions in the evolution of Nigerian—and indeed African—dramaturgy, yet their theatrical philosophies diverge in significant and revealing ways. While Soyinka’s theatre is […]
Femi Osofisan @80: A Theatrical Universe Celebrates A Master Of Nigerian Drama
(A) Opening Celebration: Theatre as Tribute CELEBRATIONS marking the 80th birthday of renowned playwright, poet, and cultural intellectual Professor Femi Osofisan opened on June 8 at the Wole Soyinka Arts Theatre, University of Ibadan. The event began with a staged presentation of Love’s Unlike Lading, a satirical reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice, performed […]
Between MKO Abiola & His Inheritors: Re-reading June 12 Through Truth, Trauma & Trust
June 12 in Retrospect: Identity, Sacrifice, and the Struggle Over Democratic Meaning MKO Abiola and the Question of Political Authenticity THE enduring image of the 12th of June remains tied to MKO Abiola, a figure whose biography is widely seen as historically traceable and socially grounded. His life—unlike many contemporary political actors associated with his […]
Poll Shows Tinubu Faces Growing Challenge As Obi Leads In National Sentiment
SBM Survey Highlights Deep Political Shifts Ahead of 2027 Election Survey Captures a Changing Political Mood A new SBM Intelligence voter sentiment tracker suggests that Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election may be heavily influenced by economic hardship, insecurity concerns and shifting voter loyalty. Conducted across all six geopolitical zones, the survey paints a picture of declining […]
IBB Memoir Rekindles June 12 Wounds, Triggers National Reckoning
Rewriting History: Competing Interpretations of Babangida’s Narrative A Contested Account of a Defining Political Era FORMER military ruler Ibrahim Babangida’s memoir has drawn intense scrutiny, particularly over its interpretation of the June 12 crisis and the political transitions of the 1980s and 1990s. The book presents a version of events that distributes responsibility across multiple […]
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Inside Calabar’s Forgotten Infectious Disease Hospital
The Hospital Meant to Fight Infectious Diseases TUCKED away along New Edgerley Road in Calabar, behind Zenith Bank’s Chamley Branch and a short distance from the bustling Watt Market, stands the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH), officially known as the Dr. Lawrence Henshaw Memorial Hospital. Established to serve as a frontline facility for the diagnosis and […]
Nigeria Ranks Third Globally In Student Migration — UNESCO Report
Nigeria Emerges as Global Education Export Hub NIGERIA has been ranked the third-largest source of international students globally, according to a new report by UNESCO. The inaugural Higher Education Global Trends Report revealed that Nigeria accounted for five per cent of all students studying abroad in 2023, placing it alongside Germany in the global ranking. […]
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: […]
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NEPZA Gives Calabar Free Trade Zone Firm Three Months To Tackle Pollution
NEPZA Moves to Address Environmental Complaints THE Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has issued a three-month ultimatum to Bao Yao Industry to resolve environmental pollution concerns within the Calabar Free Trade Zone, warning that failure to comply could result in severe regulatory sanctions, including the suspension of its operating licence. The directive was announced […]
Stakeholders Demand Answers On Seaport Location Amid Fresh Investment Drive
By EMEM BENSON Governor Eno Takes Deep Seaport Talks to Paris AKWA Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has renewed efforts to advance the long-awaited Ibom Deep Seaport Project, leading a high-level delegation to Paris, France, for strategic discussions with Africa Global Logistics Group and other prospective partners. The visit, according to the state government, was aimed […]
Oil Shock Returns: Why Global Conflict Is Raising Costs For Nigerian Families & Businesses
Energy Shock Reverberates Across Developing Economies THE escalating crisis in the Middle East is creating fresh economic challenges for emerging markets, with countries such as Nigeria facing growing inflationary pressures as global oil prices climb. According to recent findings highlighted by the McKinsey Global Institute’s Global Economics Intelligence report for April 2026, geopolitical tensions in […]
US Justice Department Settles Case Against PayPal, Orders New Business Initiative
DOJ Reaches Settlement With PayPal THE United States Department of Justice has reached a $30 million settlement with payment technology giant PayPal over allegations linked to its 2020 Economic Opportunity Fund, a programme created to support businesses owned by Black and minority entrepreneurs. The dispute centered on claims that the fund’s investment criteria improperly favored […]
Politics
Between MKO Abiola & His Inheritors: Re-reading June 12 Through Truth, Trauma & Trust
June 12 in Retrospect: Identity, Sacrifice, and the Struggle Over Democratic Meaning MKO Abiola and the Question of Political Authenticity THE enduring image of the 12th of June remains tied to MKO Abiola, a figure whose biography is widely seen as historically traceable and socially grounded. His life—unlike many contemporary political actors associated with his […]
Poll Shows Tinubu Faces Growing Challenge As Obi Leads In National Sentiment
SBM Survey Highlights Deep Political Shifts Ahead of 2027 Election Survey Captures a Changing Political Mood A new SBM Intelligence voter sentiment tracker suggests that Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election may be heavily influenced by economic hardship, insecurity concerns and shifting voter loyalty. Conducted across all six geopolitical zones, the survey paints a picture of declining […]
IBB Memoir Rekindles June 12 Wounds, Triggers National Reckoning
Rewriting History: Competing Interpretations of Babangida’s Narrative A Contested Account of a Defining Political Era FORMER military ruler Ibrahim Babangida’s memoir has drawn intense scrutiny, particularly over its interpretation of the June 12 crisis and the political transitions of the 1980s and 1990s. The book presents a version of events that distributes responsibility across multiple […]
National Awards, Historical Figures & The Politics Of Memory
By MARVELOUS MARVELS NNATU June 12, National Recognition & Renewed Questions About Nigeria’s Democratic Journey THE conferment of national honours during Nigeria’s Democracy Day celebrations has once again ignited public debate over how the country remembers its past and recognises individuals linked to pivotal moments in its political history. At the centre of the discussion are […]