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Asagba Azinge Urges Imalokwa Group To Preserve Asaba Culture
Royal Charge on Cultural Preservation THE Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, has called on the Imalokwa Prestigious Dance Group to remain steadfast in preserving the cultural heritage of the Asaba Kingdom. The monarch made the charge when he received the group, led by Obi Agbogidi Akaeze Ibonye, at the palace […]
Civil Defence Officer Killed In Hit-&-Run In Calabar
Tragic Incident Near Government Area A Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) officer has died after being knocked down in a hit-and-run incident near the Cross River State Secretariat in Calabar. The officer, whose identity was not immediately disclosed, was reportedly struck by a speeding vehicle while on duty in the area, before the […]
AI Score Scam: JAMB Detains Candidates, Parent
Fresh Fraud Case Hits 2026 UTME THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced the arrest of two candidates and a parent over alleged falsification of 2026 UTME results through artificial intelligence tools. The suspects were reportedly caught after presenting manipulated score messages designed to appear genuine. JAMB said such actions amount to criminal misconduct […]
Experts Outline Path To Restoring Security Nationwide
Fresh Calls for a New Security Strategy SECURITY experts have urged Nigeria to adopt a more coordinated and intelligence-driven approach to confront rising insecurity, warning that piecemeal responses can no longer match the scale of threats facing the country. The call follows renewed attacks by terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, and other armed groups across several regions, […]
Why Senior Officers Are Falling In Nigeria’s Insurgency War
A Disturbing Pattern at the Battlefield THE recurring deaths of senior Nigerian military officers in frontline operations have raised troubling questions about strategy, manpower shortages, battlefield doctrine, and the evolving tactics of insurgent groups operating in the North-East. Recent incidents involving the killing of Brigadier General Oseni Braimah and other officers in Borno State have […]
Flight Crisis Averted As Operators Pause Strike
Domestic Flights Get Reprieve NIGERIA’S aviation sector narrowly avoided a major disruption after airline operators agreed to temporarily suspend their planned shutdown following government intervention. The Airline Operators of Nigeria confirmed that the proposed withdrawal of services had been put on hold after appeals from the Federal Government and renewed consultations with key stakeholders. The […]
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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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Flight Crisis Averted As Operators Pause Strike
Domestic Flights Get Reprieve NIGERIA’S aviation sector narrowly avoided a major disruption after airline operators agreed to temporarily suspend their planned shutdown following government intervention. The Airline Operators of Nigeria confirmed that the proposed withdrawal of services had been put on hold after appeals from the Federal Government and renewed consultations with key stakeholders. The […]
FG Rules Out IMF Rescue Package, Backs Tinubu Reforms
Nigeria Rejects Fresh IMF Bailout Option THE Nigerian government has ruled out seeking a fresh bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), insisting that ongoing domestic reforms are already rebuilding the economy despite global shocks linked to tensions in the Middle East. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, said the […]
Bakassi Deep Seaport: Cross River Intensifies Lobbying For Strategic Port Project
Renewed Focus on a Long-Term Port Vision THE Cross River State Government has renewed its advocacy for the Bakassi Deep Seaport project, stepping up engagement with stakeholders to accelerate its realization as part of Nigeria’s broader maritime development strategy. Officials describe the initiative as a cornerstone of the state’s economic transformation agenda, with potential to […]
Nigeria-UK £746 Million Ports Deal: Modernisation Lifeline Or Foreign-Financed Dependency?
A Landmark Deal With Strategic Consequences NIGERIA’S £746 million Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Kingdom to modernise key seaports has been framed as one of the most significant maritime infrastructure agreements in recent years. The financing package, backed by UK Export Finance (UKEF), is targeted at the rehabilitation of the Lagos Port Complex […]
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Power, Patronage & The Cost Of Political Praise
KAA A Metaphor for Political Dependence A sharply worded political commentary has used the metaphor of a parrot to criticise what the writer describes as blind loyalty among some supporters of the “City Boy” political movement from Nigeria’s South-East. The author begins with a striking phrase: “Feed a parrot long enough and it will sing […]
Johngold Hails Erhimedafe’s Appointment To Delta Waste Board
Praise for New Appointment CHIEF Macaulay Johngold, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Okpara Ward 4, Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, has congratulated Hon. Felix Erhimedafe on his appointment as Acting Chairman of the Delta State Waste Management Board. Johngold described the appointment as timely and well deserved, commending Delta […]
FG Moves Against Project Duplication, Sets Targets For Regional Commissions
Federal Government Targets Waste and Overlap THE Federal Government has announced a new policy framework aimed at ending project duplication, abandoned contracts, and rivalry among Nigeria’s regional development commissions, in what analysts describe as a major push for accountability in public spending. The policy was unveiled by the Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, during […]
‘Nigeria Is Not Being Fixed’: A Critical Reading Of Tinubu’s Economic Agenda
by BONIFACE UZOMA CHILAKA Tinubu Is Not Fixing Nigeria — It Is the Reverse The Clash Between Official Narrative and Public Experience A growing strand of political commentary in Nigeria is pushing back against one of the most repeated claims of the current administration: that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is “fixing” the country through difficult […]