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Football Under Pressure: Protests, Politics & Panic Ahead Of 2026 World Cup Opening In Mexico
GLOBAL GAME, LOCAL TENSION: THE 2026 WORLD CUP UNDER POLITICAL SHADOWS THE 2026 FIFA World Cup—jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada—was expected to be a celebration of global unity, football excellence, and cultural convergence. Instead, it has opened under a cloud of political tension, security concerns, and administrative controversies that threaten to […]
If The Red Wedding Failed: How Saving The Starks Could Have Destroyed Westeros
The Red Wedding That Never Happened FEW events in the classical movie series Game of Thrones altered the political landscape of Westeros more dramatically than the Red Wedding. The massacre at the Twins was not merely a military ambush. It was a political earthquake. In a single night, House Stark lost its king, its military […]
Cross River Assembly Marks Three Years With Over 30 Bills Passed
Assembly Celebrates Three Years of Legislative Service THE Cross River State House of Assembly has highlighted its legislative accomplishments over the last three years, revealing that more than 30 bills have been passed and assented to since the inauguration of the 10th Assembly in June 2023. Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, disclosed […]
Fear In Edo North As Security Report Triggers Emergency School Shutdown
Security Alert Sparks Emergency Action in Edo FRESH concerns over the safety of schoolchildren have emerged in Edo State after an intelligence report allegedly uncovered plans by suspected bandits to target educational institutions in parts of the state. The development prompted the Edo State Government to order the immediate closure of three secondary schools in […]
Marriage, Deception & Trust: Examining The Cost Of Living A Double Life
When a Chance Encounter Raises Difficult Questions A routine day at a court premises recently became the starting point for a broader conversation about honesty, relationships, and the social consequences of concealing one’s marital status. The incident unfolded when a female legal practitioner overheard a colleague being asked about his wife and child by another […]
From Berlin To Buea: The Untold Political Journey Of Southern Cameroons
By OKOI OBONO-OBLA A closer examination of the colonial agreements, political struggles, and constitutional developments that ultimately led Southern Cameroons to sever administrative ties with Nigeria and join the Republic of Cameroun in 1961. Southern Cameroons: The Historical Journey from Colonial Partition to Union with Cameroun The Berlin Conference & Africa’s Partition THE story of […]
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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. […]
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: […]
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Stakeholders Demand Answers On Seaport Location Amid Fresh Investment Drive
By EMEM BENSON Governor Eno Takes Deep Seaport Talks to Paris AKWA Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has renewed efforts to advance the long-awaited Ibom Deep Seaport Project, leading a high-level delegation to Paris, France, for strategic discussions with Africa Global Logistics Group and other prospective partners. The visit, according to the state government, was aimed […]
Oil Shock Returns: Why Global Conflict Is Raising Costs For Nigerian Families & Businesses
Energy Shock Reverberates Across Developing Economies THE escalating crisis in the Middle East is creating fresh economic challenges for emerging markets, with countries such as Nigeria facing growing inflationary pressures as global oil prices climb. According to recent findings highlighted by the McKinsey Global Institute’s Global Economics Intelligence report for April 2026, geopolitical tensions in […]
US Justice Department Settles Case Against PayPal, Orders New Business Initiative
DOJ Reaches Settlement With PayPal THE United States Department of Justice has reached a $30 million settlement with payment technology giant PayPal over allegations linked to its 2020 Economic Opportunity Fund, a programme created to support businesses owned by Black and minority entrepreneurs. The dispute centered on claims that the fund’s investment criteria improperly favored […]
Airlines Face Fresh Turbulence As Aviation Fuel Crisis Deepens
Nigeria’s Aviation Sector Faces Renewed Fuel Challenge NIGERIA’S aviation industry is confronting a growing operational challenge as the rising cost of Jet A-1 aviation fuel threatens airline sustainability and flight operations across the country. Industry stakeholders have raised concerns over the widening gap between local aviation fuel prices and international benchmarks, warning that the situation […]
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Cross River Assembly Marks Three Years With Over 30 Bills Passed
Assembly Celebrates Three Years of Legislative Service THE Cross River State House of Assembly has highlighted its legislative accomplishments over the last three years, revealing that more than 30 bills have been passed and assented to since the inauguration of the 10th Assembly in June 2023. Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, disclosed […]
New Governance Reform Could Reshape Nigeria’s Political Future
National Assembly Reviews Major Governance Proposal A proposal to introduce a single six-year term for Nigeria’s President and state governors is emerging as one of the most significant constitutional reform discussions currently before the National Assembly. The initiative, revealed by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, is being examined alongside other electoral and governance reform measures aimed […]
Oborevwori Reaffirms Inclusive Governance, Vows Service To All Deltans
A Commitment to Serve Without Bias DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has reiterated his commitment to serving all residents of the state with fairness, inclusivity, and dedication, regardless of ethnic, religious, or political differences. He made the remarks while receiving a delegation of Catholic priests from the Warri, Issele-Uku, and Bomadi dioceses at the Government […]
Biafra War Narrative Reopens As Elder Statesman Challenges Gowon’s Version Of Events
Renewed Debate Over Nigeria’s Civil War Narrative A fresh controversy has emerged over the historical interpretation of the 1967–1970 Nigerian Civil War, following criticism of former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, by elder statesman Dr. Chike Obidigbo. Obidigbo, convener of the Igbochukwu Organisation, accused Gowon of omitting what he described as “fundamental truths” about […]