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Olu Jacobs Dies @84, Leaving Behind A Lasting Nollywood Legacy
By OBI DAVIES Olu Jacobs: Nollywood Loses ‘Lion of Lufodo’ at 84 VETERAN Nigerian actor Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. His wife, veteran actress Joke Silva, and their son announced his death on Wednesday 16 September 2026. The family described Jacobs as the “Lion of […]
Oborevwori Sets Political Appointees On Grassroots Campaign For MORE Agenda
By NWAFOR AZINGE DELTA State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has mobilised his political appointees for a grassroots campaign to explain the achievements of his administration ahead of the 2027 general elections. He issued the directive during a strategic seminar organised for Special Assistants, Senior Special Assistants and Executive Assistants in Asaba. The governor, represented by his […]
INEC Links NIN To Voter Register, Targets Cleaner Roll Ahead Of 2027 Polls
By MELVIN KOFFA NIN Integration Begins THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has integrated National Identification Numbers (NIN) into its voter-registration processes as part of efforts to audit, verify and clean the national voter register ahead of the 2027 general elections. The acting Chairman of INEC, Prof. Rhoda Gumus, disclosed this on Tuesday […]
Oborevwori Salutes Johnbull Ejovi @71, Commends His Philanthropy & Leadership
By PAULINA NZERUBE Governor Salutes Elder Statesman DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated elder statesman and business magnate, Chief Johnbull Ejovi, the Udu of Agbon Kingdom, on his 71st birthday. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described Ejovi as a visionary leader and distinguished son […]
Press Freedom, 2027 Elections Top NGE Agenda As Editors Meet In Kano
Press Freedom Takes Centre Stage THE Nigerian Guild of Editors has called for stronger protection of journalists amid concerns over harassment, intimidation and prosecution by security agencies. The Guild said the trend could weaken legitimate journalism and undermine press freedom. The position formed part of a communiqué issued after the Guild’s Standing Committee meeting in […]
LASU, LASUED, LASUSTECH Shut Down As ASUU Begins Indefinite Strike
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE ASUU Declares Indefinite Strike THE Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a total and indefinite strike across the three Lagos State Government-owned universities. The action affects Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) and Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH). 14-Day Ultimatum […]
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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
Nigeria-India Trade: Modi Pushes For More Crude As Bilateral Commerce Rebounds
By FIDELUS ZWANSON India Wants Crude Trade Revived INDIA is seeking renewed purchases of Nigerian crude oil as both countries work to rebuild bilateral trade, which once approached $15 billion. The push emerged from a bilateral meeting between Vice President Kashim Shettima and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the BRICS Leaders’ […]
From Credit To Digital Growth: ASACCIMA Opens New Opportunities for SMEs
By AMANDA EZE Chamber Seeks Stronger Support for Businesses THE Asaba Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ASACCIMA) has deepened its drive to support small and medium-sized enterprises by entering into a new partnership with Keystone Bank. The chamber signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the bank to expose its registered members to credit […]
Rising Crude Prices Put Nigeria’s Inflation Recovery On The Line
By FIDELUS ZWANSON Oil Above $100: Nigeria’s Hard-Won Inflation Gains Face a New Threat NIGERIA’S battle against inflation had begun to show signs of progress. After months of elevated prices and intense pressure on households and businesses, headline inflation finally began to moderate. Month-on-month inflation also recorded successive declines. But that fragile improvement now faces […]
Dangote’s ₦2.15 Trillion IPO: A Share Sale, A Digital Stress Test & A Bet On African Ownership
By OBIOMA TORI Dangote IPO Tests Nigeria’s Capital Market & the Future of African Ownership The Day Nigeria’s Capital Market Lost Its Quiet THE opening of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals IPO produced a scene that Nigeria’s capital market does not often witness. Investors rushed to buy shares almost as soon as the offer […]
Politics
Oborevwori Sets Political Appointees On Grassroots Campaign For MORE Agenda
By NWAFOR AZINGE DELTA State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has mobilised his political appointees for a grassroots campaign to explain the achievements of his administration ahead of the 2027 general elections. He issued the directive during a strategic seminar organised for Special Assistants, Senior Special Assistants and Executive Assistants in Asaba. The governor, represented by his […]
INEC Links NIN To Voter Register, Targets Cleaner Roll Ahead Of 2027 Polls
By MELVIN KOFFA NIN Integration Begins THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has integrated National Identification Numbers (NIN) into its voter-registration processes as part of efforts to audit, verify and clean the national voter register ahead of the 2027 general elections. The acting Chairman of INEC, Prof. Rhoda Gumus, disclosed this on Tuesday […]
Oborevwori Salutes Johnbull Ejovi @71, Commends His Philanthropy & Leadership
By PAULINA NZERUBE Governor Salutes Elder Statesman DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated elder statesman and business magnate, Chief Johnbull Ejovi, the Udu of Agbon Kingdom, on his 71st birthday. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described Ejovi as a visionary leader and distinguished son […]
Oborevwori Felicitates Steve Oru @79, Commends Contributions To Delta, Nigeria
By PAULINA NZERUBE Oborevwori Celebrates Oru at 79 DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has felicitated former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Dr. Steve Orishe Oru, on his 79th birth anniversary. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the governor described Oru as a consummate politician, accomplished […]