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Semi-Final Showdowns Confirmed In Race For 2026 President Federation Cup Title
Quarter-Final Drama Produces Final Four THE 2026 President Federation Cup has entered its penultimate stage after an exciting round of quarter-final fixtures produced four semi-finalists and several memorable moments. El-Kanemi Warriors, Wikki Tourists, Nasarawa United and Ikorodu City emerged from a competitive field to secure places in the last four, setting up two high-stakes encounters […]
The Safe Schools Paradox: How Insecurity Continues To Threaten Nigeria’s Classrooms
Protected on Paper, Vulnerable in Reality THE reported attack on a school community in Kogi State during the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) has once again exposed a troubling contradiction at the heart of Nigeria’s education system. While successive governments have adopted policies designed to safeguard schools, students and teachers, violence against […]
Beyond The Blame Game: The Four-Year Blueprint For Nigeria’s Return To Football’s Biggest Stage
The Pain of Absence and the Promise of a New Beginning AS the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolds across North America, Nigeria’s absence remains one of the tournament’s most painful talking points for African football followers. For many supporters, the disappointment has triggered familiar questions about responsibility, failure and missed opportunities. Yet beyond the frustration […]
Outrage In India After US Attack On Iranian Oil Tanker Leaves Three Sailors Dead
Maritime Deaths Spark Political and Public Anger THE deaths of three Indian seafarers during a United States military strike on a commercial oil tanker carrying Iranian crude have triggered outrage across India, intensifying diplomatic tensions between New Delhi and Washington at a sensitive moment in their bilateral relationship. The incident occurred in the Sea of […]
Crossfire At Danare: Inside The Nigeria–Cameroon Border Military Standoff
Military Incursion and Immediate Response THE Nigerian Army has confirmed the incursion of Cameroonian troops into Danare community in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State, describing the incident as a breach that was swiftly contained through operational and diplomatic coordination. According to the 82 Division Public Relations office, the incident occurred on 9 […]
Tax Leak Battle Ends, But Questions Persist Over Trump-IRS Deal
A High-Profile Legal Battle Comes to an End PRESIDENT Donald Trump has formally withdrawn his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), bringing an end to one of the most unusual legal disputes involving a sitting American president and a federal agency. The lawsuit stemmed from the disclosure of Trump’s tax records, which […]
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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: […]
Business
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
From Victim To ‘Bandit Queen’: The Tumultuous Rise & Fall Of Phoolan Devi
A Life Forged by Violence and Inequality FEW figures in modern Indian history have generated as much controversy, fascination and debate as Phoolan Devi. To some, she remains a symbol of resistance against caste oppression and gender violence. To others, she represents the dangers of vigilante justice and the enduring scars left by cycles of […]
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 […]