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US-Iran Showdown At Sea: Cargo Ship Seized Near Hormuz Corridor
Fresh Escalation in a Critical Waterway TENSIONS in the Middle East have risen sharply after the United States seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important maritime chokepoints. According to U.S. officials and multiple international reports, American forces intercepted the vessel identified as […]
Jesus Statue Damage In Lebanon Sparks IDF Probe & International Criticism
Israel Launches Investigation Over Viral Image THE Israeli military has opened an investigation after an image circulated online appearing to show one of its soldiers striking a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon, triggering condemnation across religious and diplomatic circles. According to official statements, the Israeli army confirmed the image was authentic and said […]
Police Arrest Two After Man Burned Alive In Akwa Ibom Community
Police Move Against Suspects in Brutal Killing POLICE authorities in Akwa Ibom State have arrested two suspects in connection with the killing of a man who was reportedly set ablaze in a disturbing case of mob violence. The arrests mark an early breakthrough in an incident that has triggered outrage and renewed concerns over jungle […]
Borrowed Future? Nigeria’s ₦159.3 Trillion Debt Sparks Questions Over Growth & Governance
Nigeria’s Rising Debt Mountain NIGERIA’S public debt profile has climbed to an estimated ₦159.3 trillion, intensifying concerns over the country’s fiscal sustainability and its ability to fund critical sectors such as health, education, infrastructure and security. The growing debt stock reflects years of deficit financing, currency depreciation, subsidy-related pressures, weak revenue generation and persistent borrowing […]
15 Travellers Missing As Police Intensify Calabar-Oron Waterway Rescue Operation
Police Move Against Waterway Kidnappers SECURITY agencies have launched a tactical operation to rescue at least 15 passengers abducted by armed criminals along the busy Calabar-Oron waterway, one of the key transport links between Calabar and Oron. The Cross River State Police Command confirmed that the victims were seized after gunmen intercepted a passenger boat […]
Cheap Fuel No More: What Nigeria’s Wage & Petrol Crisis Reveals In 2026
By ISA BUKAR AISAMI Nigeria’s Wage-Fuel Reality in Global Perspective FOR decades, Nigeria was widely seen as one of Africa’s major oil producers where petrol remained relatively affordable through subsidies and state intervention. In 2026, that perception has changed sharply. Petrol prices across many Nigerian cities now range above ₦1,200 per litre, with some areas recording […]
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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 […]
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Crude Supply Gaps, Global Prices & Petrol Costs: Why Dangote Debate Persists
By AMOS ESHIOFUNEH JOSHUA Refinery Expectations Meet Market Realities PUBLIC frustration over petrol prices has increasingly focused on the Dangote Refinery, widely seen as a transformational project expected to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported fuel and ease domestic pump prices. However, recent discussions around crude supply allocations and rising global oil prices suggest the pricing debate […]
Nigeria Tightens Focus On Banned Imports To Boost Local Economy
Government Restates Import Ban Schedule THE Federal Government has again drawn attention to its list of items prohibited from importation into Nigeria, reinforcing trade restrictions aimed at protecting local industries, conserving foreign exchange, and strengthening domestic production. The updated schedule, widely circulated in recent reports, reflects the existing Nigeria Customs Service Import Prohibition List, which […]
Nigeria Loses $3.4 Billion Oil Windfall As Output Misses Targets
Nigeria Misses Revenue Opportunity NIGERIA has reportedly lost about $3.4 billion in potential oil revenue in 2026 as persistent crude production shortfalls prevented the country from fully benefiting from rising international prices. The revenue gap comes at a time global oil markets have tightened sharply, with crude prices climbing above $100 per barrel amid renewed […]
Imported Rice Surge Threatens Local Production, Farmers Say
Farmers Raise Alarm Over Import Pressure RICE farmers across Nigeria have expressed growing concern over increased rice imports, warning that the trend is undermining local production, depressing farmgate prices, and threatening investments made in the sector. The concerns come amid broader policy adjustments aimed at easing inflation and reducing the rising cost of food. Nigeria […]
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Crude Supply Gaps, Global Prices & Petrol Costs: Why Dangote Debate Persists
By AMOS ESHIOFUNEH JOSHUA Refinery Expectations Meet Market Realities PUBLIC frustration over petrol prices has increasingly focused on the Dangote Refinery, widely seen as a transformational project expected to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported fuel and ease domestic pump prices. However, recent discussions around crude supply allocations and rising global oil prices suggest the pricing debate […]
AKSERC Appointments Put Meritocracy Debate At Centre Of Akwa Ibom Reform
By DANIEL ETOKIDEM A Routine Appointment With Political Meaning WHAT appeared to be a standard executive communication to the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has evolved into a broader conversation about governance style, merit-based appointments, and the future of state-level electricity reform. Governor Umo Eno’s letter to lawmakers nominating commissioners for the newly created […]
Consultations Deepen Nationwide Ahead Of 2027 Candidate Selection
Political Season Enters Critical Phase POLITICAL activity is gathering momentum across Nigeria as parties and aspirants intensify consultations ahead of the nomination of candidates for the 2027 general elections. Across wards, local governments, and state capitals, meetings, alliances, endorsements, and backroom negotiations are accelerating as major political parties prepare to select candidates for governorships, legislative […]
Vandalised Networks Could Threaten Poll Logistics, Stakeholders Warn
Growing Threat to Election Infrastructure RISING attacks on telecommunications infrastructure across Nigeria are generating fresh concern over the readiness of the country’s digital systems ahead of the 2027 general elections. Industry operators and civil society voices warn that continued vandalism of base stations, fibre optic cables, generators, batteries, and power systems could weaken communication networks […]