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Nigeria Kick Off Volleyball Nations Cup Qualifiers Against Niger
Opening Test Awaits Nigeria NIGERIA’S men’s volleyball team will begin its campaign for qualification to the 2026 CAVB African Volleyball Nations Cup with an opening fixture against Niger Republic at the ongoing Zone 3 Qualifiers in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The match, scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, represents Nigeria’s first hurdle in a tournament that will determine […]
INEC Explains Step-By-Step Process For Online PVC Registration
Online Platform Targets Faster Voter Registration THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched a digital self-service platform aimed at making voter registration more convenient by allowing eligible Nigerians to complete much of the Permanent Voter Card (PVC) registration process online. The initiative forms part of the Commission’s Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) programme and seeks […]
From Page To Screen: The Art & Challenge Of Adapting Literature For Film
Balancing Literary Fidelity with Cinematic Creativity ACCLAIMED Nigerian author and former President of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Dr. Wale Okediran, has argued that successful book-to-film adaptations should be viewed as creative reinterpretations rather than literal reproductions of literary works, noting that the differing demands of literature and cinema inevitably require artistic adjustments. Reflecting […]
Strait Of Hormuz Dispute Escalates As Iran Defies US Pressure
War of Words Intensifies IRAN has hardened its position over the Strait of Hormuz, declaring that it will resist any effort by the United States to reopen the strategic waterway through military force as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate. Iranian army spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia said the Strait would not be reopened through […]
Delta Police Nab Four Suspected Cultists During Oghara Patrol
Suspects Intercepted During Surveillance Operation THE Delta State Police Command has arrested four persons suspected to be members of a cult group during a surveillance operation in Oghara, Ethiope West Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed the development on Tuesday in Warri, saying the suspects were apprehended by […]
Middle East Tensions Threaten Nigeria’s Inflation Gains
Lower Oil Prices Ease Inflationary Pressure NIGERIA’S inflation outlook improved in June as falling international crude oil prices helped reduce domestic fuel costs, providing temporary relief for households and businesses struggling with high living expenses. According to data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), global crude oil prices declined for the second consecutive […]
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‘Thank The President For What?’ Nigerians In South Africa Demand Action, Not Assurances
Stranded Nigerians Challenge Consul’s Appeal as Evacuation Delay Fuels Anger Consul General Assures Citizens of Ongoing Evacuation Efforts FRUSTRATIONS mounted among stranded Nigerians in South Africa after the Nigerian Consul General urged them to appreciate President Bola Tinubu for the Federal Government’s efforts to evacuate them, despite uncertainty over when the operation would be completed. […]
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. […]
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Middle East Tensions Threaten Nigeria’s Inflation Gains
Lower Oil Prices Ease Inflationary Pressure NIGERIA’S inflation outlook improved in June as falling international crude oil prices helped reduce domestic fuel costs, providing temporary relief for households and businesses struggling with high living expenses. According to data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), global crude oil prices declined for the second consecutive […]
FAAC Shares ₦10.46 Trillion To FG, States, LGs In Five Months
Federation Revenue Tops ₦10 Trillion THE Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) distributed a total of ₦10.456 trillion to the Federal Government, the 36 state governments, the 774 local government councils and oil-producing states during its first five allocation meetings of 2026, reflecting sustained growth in federation revenue despite fluctuations in Value Added Tax (VAT) and […]
DisCos Reject NERC’s CapEx Account Directive, Allege Regulatory Overreach
DisCos Oppose New Regulatory Requirement NIGERIA’S Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) have opposed a directive issued by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) mandating operators to establish dedicated Capital Expenditure (CapEx) Provision Accounts, arguing that the measure amounts to excessive regulatory intervention in privately generated revenue. The companies contend that the directive, which took effect on […]
Economic Diversification Pays Off As Delta’s IGR Climbs Above ₦200 Billion
Delta Strengthens Non-Oil Economy DELTA State has surpassed the ₦200 billion mark in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), recording a growth of more than 138 per cent from the approximately ₦84 billion generated in 2023, in what officials describe as evidence of the success of the state’s economic diversification programme. The development came to the fore […]
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INEC Explains Step-By-Step Process For Online PVC Registration
Online Platform Targets Faster Voter Registration THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched a digital self-service platform aimed at making voter registration more convenient by allowing eligible Nigerians to complete much of the Permanent Voter Card (PVC) registration process online. The initiative forms part of the Commission’s Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) programme and seeks […]
Governor Eno Credits LG Autonomy For Rural Growth, Honours Outstanding NYSC Member
Governor Says Local Government Autonomy Is Driving Grassroots Development AKWA Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for granting financial autonomy to local governments, saying the policy has strengthened grassroots governance by increasing funding for rural infrastructure and improving the quality of life in local communities. The governor made the […]
Oborevwori Celebrates Nduka Obaigbena @67, Praises Media Leadership & Lasting Legacy
Governor Extols Veteran Publisher’s Impact on Journalism DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated renowned media entrepreneur and Chairman of THISDAY Newspapers and ARISE News, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, CON, on his 67th birthday, describing him as one of Africa’s most influential contemporary media figures whose contributions have helped redefine journalism on the continent. […]
CSOs Urge Akwa Ibom Assembly To Fast-Track Harmonisation Bill
Civil Society Groups Intensify Push for Legislative Reform CIVIL society organisations (CSOs) and governance stakeholders in Akwa Ibom State have called on the State House of Assembly to expedite the passage of the Civil Society Organisations Harmonisation Bill, describing the proposed legislation as a landmark reform capable of strengthening civic participation, promoting transparency and eliminating […]