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Ijaw Group Commends Tinubu, Oborevwori Over Warri Peace Efforts
Ijaw Group Applauds Intervention in Warri Delineation Dispute THE Ijaw Political Grassroots Development Movement (IPGDM) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for their roles in addressing the lingering ward delineation dispute involving indigenous communities in Warri and surrounding areas. The group described the intervention as a significant […]
Civil Defence, Immigration, Fire Service Applicants Set For Physical Screening
Successful Candidates Directed to Check Recruitment Status THE Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has announced the commencement of the next phase of its 2024/2025 recruitment exercise, directing applicants who participated in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) to verify their application status ahead of physical screening and document verification. The Board disclosed this […]
Medical Equipment, Facility Upgrades Set For Oshimili South Health Centres
Oshimili South Rolls Out Healthcare Intervention to Improve Community Medical Services Vice Chairperson Prioritises Primary Healthcare Development A major healthcare intervention aimed at strengthening primary healthcare services is underway in Oshimili South Local Government Area as the Executive Vice Chairperson of the council, Hon. Chief Mrs. Chinye Hobobo Uso, begins the renovation of health facilities […]
Diamonds, Secrets & Deception: A Comparative Study Of Two Modern Heist Masterpieces
When Theft Becomes a Window Into Power AT first glance, The Bank Job (a movie released in 2008) and Ocean’s 8 (a movie released in 2018) appear to belong to different worlds. One is a gritty crime thriller rooted in political scandal, police corruption, and organized crime in 1970s London. The other is a stylish, […]
Before The Interregnum: The Long Reign & Lasting Legacy Of Ogiame Akengbuwa
OGIAME AKENGBUWA & THE END OF AN AGE IN WARRI KINGDOM Understanding the Monarch Behind a Historic Turning Point IN the long history of Warri Kingdom, few rulers stand at such a critical historical crossroads as Ogiame Akengbuwa. Known formally as Dom Eyeolusan João, the Sixteenth Olu of Warri ruled from approximately 1795 until his […]
Tinubu’s Reforms Boost State Finances, Driving Delta’s Development Agenda — Aniagwu
Tinubu’s Economic Policies Improving State Capacity, Says Aniagwu Delta Commissioner Defends Governor’s Support for President Ahead of 2027 THE Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has attributed the improved financial performance of many state governments to the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the policies […]
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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 […]
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Ijaw Group Commends Tinubu, Oborevwori Over Warri Peace Efforts
Ijaw Group Applauds Intervention in Warri Delineation Dispute THE Ijaw Political Grassroots Development Movement (IPGDM) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for their roles in addressing the lingering ward delineation dispute involving indigenous communities in Warri and surrounding areas. The group described the intervention as a significant […]
Tinubu’s Reforms Boost State Finances, Driving Delta’s Development Agenda — Aniagwu
Tinubu’s Economic Policies Improving State Capacity, Says Aniagwu Delta Commissioner Defends Governor’s Support for President Ahead of 2027 THE Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has attributed the improved financial performance of many state governments to the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the policies […]
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 […]