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Nigeria Edge Guinea 80-79 To Seal Second-Round Spot In FIBA World Cup Race
D’Tigers Secure Second-Round Qualification with Dramatic Win NIGERIA’S D’Tigers have qualified for the second round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers after edging Guinea 80-79 in a tense encounter decided in the closing moments. The victory ensured Nigeria progressed with one first-round fixture still remaining, while also ending Guinea’s unbeaten run in […]
Beyond The Viral Claim: The Complex History Of Usman Dan Fodio & The Slave Trade
By ARIKEWUSOLA ABDULSAMAD TEMITOPE A Viral Historical Debate Revisited ACROSS social media, a popular claim has circulated that Sheikh Usman dan Fodio punished anyone who sold Africans to Europeans and that colonial-era history books later distorted this reality to portray British colonial authorities as the primary opponents of slavery in Nigeria. Historians say the issue is […]
Adire For NYSC? A Public Debate On Identity, Inclusiveness & The Priorities Of Youth Development
Should Adire Replace the NYSC Khaki? A Debate About National Identity, Public Policy & Government Priorities Introduction A proposal by Nigeria’s Minister of Youth Development suggesting that the iconic National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) khaki uniform could eventually be replaced with Adire, a traditional Yoruba textile produced locally, has generated widespread public debate. While the […]
Delta EXCO Approves Permanent 13th-Month Salary For Workers, Clears Recruitment Of Teachers Approves Equipment For Technical Colleges, New Monarch For Oyede Kingdom
THE Delta State Executive Council (EXCO) has approved the institutionalisation of the 13th-month salary for civil servants, the recruitment of additional teachers for public secondary schools and the provision of modern equipment for technical colleges as part of measures to improve workers’ welfare and strengthen education in the state. The decisions were reached at the […]
Lagos Power Politics: Why Some Analysts Believe Tinubu’s Grip On The State Is Gradually Weakening
Is Tinubu’s Political Dominance in Lagos Entering a New Phase? Examining the Shifting Dynamics of Power Introduction FOR more than two decades, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has remained the central figure in Lagos politics. Since leaving office as governor in 2007, he has continued to exert enormous influence over the state’s political direction, earning a […]
Oborevwori Approves 50 CNG Buses, Electric Vehicles, Mega Bus Terminal For Delta Mass Transit
DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the purchase of 50 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses, the acquisition of electric vehicles, and the construction of an ultra-modern mega bus terminal in Asaba as part of efforts to transform public transportation across the state. The approvals were among key decisions reached at the State Executive Council […]
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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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Electricity Revenue Gap Persists Despite DisCos’ 81% Collection Rate, NERC Reports
DisCos Recover Over 80% of Electricity Bills in April as Revenue Performance Improves NERC Reports ₦203.61 Billion Collected from ₦252.43 Billion Billed NIGERIA’S electricity distribution companies (DisCos) recovered more than four-fifths of the electricity bills issued to customers in April 2026, according to new industry data released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), highlighting […]
Heavy Sell-Off Hits Nigerian Equities Despite Strong Trading Volume
Bearish Sentiment Returns to Nigerian Exchange AFTER weeks of impressive gains, the Nigerian stock market experienced a sharp reversal as investors collectively lost ₦2.341 trillion following widespread selling across several major listed companies. The session marked another extension of the market’s recent losing streak, with declining prices among blue-chip and mid-tier stocks outweighing gains recorded […]
Lithium, Rare Earths, Gold: Kaduna Discovery Raises Nigeria’s Mining Ambitions
Nigeria Uncovers World-Class Critical Mineral Province in Kaduna, Eyes Clean Energy Boom Major Discovery Signals New Chapter for Nigeria’s Solid Minerals Sector NIGERIA has announced the discovery of what officials describe as a world-class polymetallic mineral province in Kaduna State, unveiling commercially significant deposits of lithium, nickel, copper, gold, rare-earth elements and platinum-group metals in […]
Nigeria Exceeds OPEC Oil Quota As Infrastructure Upgrades Fuel Production Recovery
NIGERIA’S upstream petroleum sector is showing renewed signs of recovery after crude oil production climbed above the country’s Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) quota for the first time this year. Industry experts say stronger security around oil facilities, improved operational efficiency and the rehabilitation of critical infrastructure are beginning to reverse years of production […]
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Beyond The Viral Claim: The Complex History Of Usman Dan Fodio & The Slave Trade
By ARIKEWUSOLA ABDULSAMAD TEMITOPE A Viral Historical Debate Revisited ACROSS social media, a popular claim has circulated that Sheikh Usman dan Fodio punished anyone who sold Africans to Europeans and that colonial-era history books later distorted this reality to portray British colonial authorities as the primary opponents of slavery in Nigeria. Historians say the issue is […]
Adire For NYSC? A Public Debate On Identity, Inclusiveness & The Priorities Of Youth Development
Should Adire Replace the NYSC Khaki? A Debate About National Identity, Public Policy & Government Priorities Introduction A proposal by Nigeria’s Minister of Youth Development suggesting that the iconic National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) khaki uniform could eventually be replaced with Adire, a traditional Yoruba textile produced locally, has generated widespread public debate. While the […]
Lagos Power Politics: Why Some Analysts Believe Tinubu’s Grip On The State Is Gradually Weakening
Is Tinubu’s Political Dominance in Lagos Entering a New Phase? Examining the Shifting Dynamics of Power Introduction FOR more than two decades, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has remained the central figure in Lagos politics. Since leaving office as governor in 2007, he has continued to exert enormous influence over the state’s political direction, earning a […]
Purchasing Power, Rising Debt & Inflation: My Personal Assessment Of Nigeria’s Economic Journey
By ALIYU MUHAMMAD How I See Nigeria’s Economic Transformation Since 2015 Numbers That Tell Their Own Story THERE are moments when statistics speak louder than political speeches. For me, one of those moments begins with the year 2015. When President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan left office, the exchange rate stood at roughly ₦198 to one US dollar, […]