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National Theatre Takes Creative Summit To Kano For First Time Outside Lagos
By MAHMOOD MALIK MUSA (M. M. M.) IBRAHIM THE National Theatre of Nigeria has taken its Creative Summit to Kano for the first time outside Lagos. The two-day summit, which opened on Thursday, brings creative economy practitioners together to discuss funding, financial literacy and practical skills. The organisers said the programme aims to expand access […]
Coal City Games: Team Sports Zonal Qualifiers Kick Off Nationwide September 12
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI The race for places at the 23rd National Sports Festival, tagged Coal City Games 2026, will enter a decisive stage from 12 to 15 September. During the four-day exercise, teams across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones will battle for qualification to the national festival in Enugu State. The zonal qualifiers will cover basketball, […]
$5,000 ‘Trump Dividend’ Puts US Debt, Inflation & Election Politics Under Spotlight
By VANCE SHERIFF A $5,000 Promise With a $1.2 Trillion Price Tag PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s proposal to give American citizens $5,000 if Republicans retain control of Congress has opened a new debate over the intersection of election politics and US fiscal policy. Trump announced the proposed “Trump dividend” during a Republican midterm convention in Dallas. […]
Flamingos Begin WAFU B Title Quest Against Ghana In Côte d’Ivoire
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE Ghana Stands Between Flamingos & Winning Start THE Flamingos will open their 2026 WAFU B U-17 Girls Championship campaign with a high-profile encounter against Ghana on 16 September. The Group B fixture is scheduled for the CKB Stadium in Côte d’Ivoire, where Nigeria will begin its pursuit of regional […]
ASUU Raises Alarm Over Salary Arrears, Deductions As Strike Looms
By MELVIN KOFFA Another Crisis Looms Over Public Universities NIGERIA’S public universities could face another nationwide industrial crisis as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) warns that it may resume its suspended strike. The union issued the warning after an emergency meeting of its National Executive Council on Thursday. ASUU President Christopher Piwuna said […]
Nigeria, China Play Goalless As Falconets Face Must-Improve Final Group Match
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH Falconets Held to Goalless Draw NIGERIA’S Falconets were held to a 0-0 draw by China in their second Group F match at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland on Thursday. The encounter at Arena Sosnowiec produced several chances for both teams, but neither side found the breakthrough. The […]
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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. […]
Business
Delta Moves To Resolve Table Water Producers’ Dispute With SON
By UCHE OGBODO Government Steps Into Regulatory Dispute THE Delta State Government has pledged to investigate complaints by table-water producers who accused officials of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) of harassment, extortion and excessive regulatory demands. The assurance came after members of the Association of Table Water Producers (ATWAP), Delta State chapter, staged a […]
Why Petrol Prices Remain High Despite Lower Depot Costs
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH PETROL depot prices have continued to fall in some parts of Nigeria, but many motorists are still paying more than ₦1,300 per litre at filling stations. The disparity has intensified scrutiny of the downstream supply chain and the factors responsible for the difference between wholesale and retail prices. In Lagos, the latest […]
Oil, China & The Strait Of Hormuz: The Economic Order Emerging From The Iran War
By SUSAN ESSEX THE economic consequences of the Iran war reach far beyond the pump. Higher fuel costs, rising shipping expenses and pressure on interest rates have affected households and businesses. Yet the deeper impact may lie in changes taking place inside the global energy system. The conflict has altered assumptions about the security of […]
Uber In Nigeria: The Business Model, Driver Economics & Data Questions Behind The Ride-Hailing Experiment
By DAVID HUNDEYIN UBER’S Nigerian journey raises a question that goes beyond the convenience of ordering a car with a smartphone. Could the conventional ride-hailing business model ever produce sustainable economics in a market where consumers have numerous, dramatically cheaper transportation alternatives? For one former Uber driver who spent three months on the platform in […]
Politics
$5,000 ‘Trump Dividend’ Puts US Debt, Inflation & Election Politics Under Spotlight
By VANCE SHERIFF A $5,000 Promise With a $1.2 Trillion Price Tag PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s proposal to give American citizens $5,000 if Republicans retain control of Congress has opened a new debate over the intersection of election politics and US fiscal policy. Trump announced the proposed “Trump dividend” during a Republican midterm convention in Dallas. […]
Stalin, Trump & The Illusion Of Permanence: How Personality Politics Survives Its Makers
By IKHIDE R. IKHELOA (MALCOLM KNOX) From Stalin to Trump: The Politics of Power, Personality & the Pursuit of Permanence A provocative comparison AUSTRALIAN journalist and author Malcolm Knox has drawn a provocative historical comparison between Joseph Stalin and Donald Trump, arguing that both leaders have demonstrated an intense desire to attach their personal identities […]
More Judges, Better Welfare: Delta Assembly Advances Key Bills
By PAULINA NZERUBE Two Judicial Bills Receive Legislative Approval THE Delta State House of Assembly has approved two bills designed to expand the state’s judicial capacity and improve the administration of justice. The measures target the Delta State High Court and the Customary Court of Appeal. The House passed the Delta State High Court Amendment […]
Alleged Drug Case: US Court Accepts Lobbying Firm’s Fresh Evidence
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE A United States federal court has accepted and docketed fresh submissions by the political advisory and lobbying firm Von Batten-Montague-York in an ongoing case involving allegations linked to President Bola Tinubu. The firm announced the development on Tuesday through its verified X account. It said the US District Court for the District […]