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2027 Race: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi Court A Changing Northern Electorate
2027 Election: New Political Calculations Reshape the Battle for Northern Nigeria Abuja Emerges as Centre of Pre-Election Negotiations NIGERIA’S political atmosphere is becoming increasingly active as major political actors intensify consultations ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Within Abuja’s hotels, private residences and political offices, discussions over coalition-building, candidate selection and regional support have become […]
Flamingos Complete World Cup Mission, Set For Group B Battle Against Korea DPR
Nigeria Clinches Another FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualification NIGERIA’S Flamingos have once again confirmed their status as one of Africa’s leading youth women’s football teams after securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The Nigerian girls defeated Benin Republic 5-3 in the second leg of the final qualifying round […]
Constitutional Reform: Experts Demand Greater Citizen Engagement Beyond State Police Debate
Stakeholders Push for Inclusive Constitutional Review as National Debate Widens Experts say proposed reforms on federalism, judiciary, elections & local governance require broader public understanding STAKEHOLDERS across Bauchi, Gombe and Jigawa states have called for a more inclusive and comprehensive public engagement process on the ongoing constitutional review by the National Assembly, arguing that Nigerians […]
From Diplomacy To Missiles: How The Strait Of Hormuz Became the Centre Of A Renewed U.S.–Iran Confrontation
Failed Negotiations, Maritime Attacks & Military Escalation Redefine Gulf Security Strategic Waterway Emerges as the World’s Most Dangerous Maritime Flashpoint WHAT began as a dispute over maritime navigation has rapidly evolved into a broader geopolitical confrontation involving military strikes, diplomatic collapse, attacks on commercial shipping and retaliatory operations stretching across multiple Gulf states. The latest […]
Flood Report Controversy Deepens As Akwa Ibom Official Disowns Pro-Government Publication
Government Flood Narrative Triggers Public Outrage A controversy has erupted in Akwa Ibom State following widespread criticism of a publication that praised the state government’s flood control efforts shortly after one of the worst flooding incidents in recent years submerged homes, businesses and major roads across Uyo, the state capital. The debate has now expanded […]
Writing Between The Interruptions: How Women Balance Creativity, Motherhood & Domestic Life
By LISA OWENS Beyond ‘A Room of Her Own’: The Hidden Cost Women Writers Pay for Creativity For Many Women Writers, Creative Freedom Remains a Daily Negotiation FOR generations, the image of the successful writer has often been associated with solitude—a quiet study, shelves lined with books, a sturdy desk and uninterrupted hours devoted to […]
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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. […]
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Global Investors Turn Attention To Nigeria As S&P Begins Frontier Market Review
S&P Watchlist Inclusion Signals Renewed International Confidence in Nigeria’s Capital Market Nigeria Moves Closer to Global Market Recognition NIGERIA has received a major boost in its quest to restore international investor confidence after S&P Dow Jones Indices included the country’s capital market on its 2027 Country Classification Watchlist for possible promotion to Frontier Market status. […]
How AI Could Revolutionise Credit Access For Millions Of Nigerian Borrowers
Beyond the ‘High-Risk’ Label: AI & Alternative Data Could Transform Lending in Nigeria Rethinking Nigeria’s Credit Risk Narrative FOR decades, Nigeria’s financial system has largely operated on one enduring assumption: that the average borrower represents a high lending risk. That perception has shaped how banks assess loan applications, determine interest rates and decide who deserves […]
Aniagwu Urges Delta Businesses To Invest Beyond Summit
Delta Government Calls for Greater Indigenous Investment at Economic Summit Private Sector Urged to Become Active Investors THE Delta State Government has called on indigenous businesses and members of the organised private sector to play a more active role in driving the state’s economic transformation, urging them to move beyond policy discussions and become direct […]
NMDPRA, Marketers Hold Talks On Affordable Fuel Prices
FG Engages Oil Marketers on Fuel Price Reduction Amid Declining Global Crude Oil Prices Government Convenes High-Level Industry Meeting THE Federal Government has initiated fresh consultations with major oil marketers aimed at reducing the retail price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), following the sustained decline in international crude oil prices. The strategic meeting, convened by […]
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2027 Race: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi Court A Changing Northern Electorate
2027 Election: New Political Calculations Reshape the Battle for Northern Nigeria Abuja Emerges as Centre of Pre-Election Negotiations NIGERIA’S political atmosphere is becoming increasingly active as major political actors intensify consultations ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Within Abuja’s hotels, private residences and political offices, discussions over coalition-building, candidate selection and regional support have become […]
Constitutional Reform: Experts Demand Greater Citizen Engagement Beyond State Police Debate
Stakeholders Push for Inclusive Constitutional Review as National Debate Widens Experts say proposed reforms on federalism, judiciary, elections & local governance require broader public understanding STAKEHOLDERS across Bauchi, Gombe and Jigawa states have called for a more inclusive and comprehensive public engagement process on the ongoing constitutional review by the National Assembly, arguing that Nigerians […]
Political Parties Get Three-Day Reprieve As INEC Shifts 2027 Candidates’ Nomination Deadline
INEC Extends Deadline for 2027 Presidential, National Assembly Candidates’ Submission Electoral Commission Grants Parties Additional Time After Technical Challenges THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended by three days the deadline for political parties to submit the names and personal particulars of candidates contesting the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections, following appeals from […]
Sixty-Six Years After Independence: Why I Believe Nigeria Is Still Fighting An Unfinished Battle Over Power
By LAWAL ADETAYO The ‘Dan Fodio Estate’ Narrative: Why I Believe Nigeria Has Never Truly Escaped the Politics of Conquest This Is Not About Diplomacy—It Is About Asking Difficult Questions LET me begin with a confession. I am not interested in diplomatic language. I am not interested in pretending every uncomfortable conversation automatically amounts to hate […]