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Churches Told To Stay Vigilant As CAN Condemns Plateau Attack
CAN Calls for Vigilance After Deadly Plateau Attack THE Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged churches across the country to heighten security awareness and take proactive measures to safeguard worshippers following the killing of more than 40 people in Plateau State. The attack, which occurred in Angwan Rukuba in Jos North during Palm Sunday, […]
Senate Passes ₦68.32 Trillion 2026 Budget After ₦9.09 Trillion Expansion
Senate Approves Expanded ₦68.32trn 2026 Budget THE Senate has approved a total expenditure of ₦68.32 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year, following the adoption of major adjustments proposed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The revised budget reflects an increase of about ₦9.09 trillion from the initial fiscal framework, positioning it as one of the largest […]
Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval For $6 Billion Foreign Loans Amid Rising Debt Concerns
New Borrowing Plan Heads to Senate for Approval PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sought legislative approval for a fresh round of external borrowing totaling $6 billion, as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to finance infrastructure and manage its debt profile. The requests, read on the Senate floor by Godswill Akpabio, have been forwarded to the […]
Delta Empowers 150 Students With ₦400,000 Grants Each
Delta Government Disburses ₦60m to Students Under Entrepreneurship Scheme THE Delta State Government has awarded financial grants totaling ₦60 million to 150 students across selected tertiary institutions as part of its drive to promote youth entrepreneurship and economic self-reliance. The initiative, implemented through the Delta State Ministry of Youth Development, saw each beneficiary receive ₦400,000 […]
African Football League Set For Comeback After Hiatus
Renewed Hope for Continental Club Competition AFRICAN club football could soon witness a major revival as plans gather pace for the return of the African Football League (AFL), following a period of suspension due to logistical challenges. The competition, introduced to elevate the standard and global appeal of club football in Africa, made a strong […]
New NCC Policy Shifts Burden Of Network Failures To Operators
NCC Raises the Stakes for Telecom Operators THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a new directive compelling telecom operators to compensate subscribers for poor network performance, signalling a tougher regulatory stance on service delivery. The policy requires Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to provide compensation whenever network quality falls below defined standards within specific locations […]
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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
Egg Prices Soar As Farmers Cite Shortage Of Day-Old Chicks
Farmers Link Egg Scarcity to Chick Supply Crisis POULTRY farmers have attributed the rising cost and growing scarcity of eggs in Nigeria to a shortage of day-old chicks (DOCs), a key input in egg production. At the farm gate, a crate of eggs now sells for about ₦5,500, up from ₦5,000 recorded in January. Prices […]
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 […]
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 […]