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Malawi Exit U20 Qualifiers Despite Second-Leg Win Over Nigeria
Victory Without Qualification HEAD coach Maggie Chombo has shared her thoughts following Malawi’s exit from the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers at the hands of Nigeria’s Falconets. Despite securing a 2-1 victory in the second leg on home soil, Malawi were eliminated after a 3-2 aggregate loss, having fallen 2-0 in the first […]
NBBF Shifts League Tip-Off To 16th May As 20 Teams Confirmed
New Start Date Confirmed THE Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has officially rescheduled the start of the 2026 Nigeria Men’s Premier Basketball League to 16th May. The adjustment comes just days after the initial 12th May date, reflecting last-minute structural changes approved by the League Management Committee (LMC). Expansion Drives Schedule Change According to NBBF Secretary […]
Beyond Banking: The Vast, Hidden Corporate Network Of Herbert Wigwe
A Banker Beyond Borders THE late Herbert Wigwe was, by many considerations, one of the most consequential bankers in Nigeria. As the chief executive of Access Holdings, he helped transform a mid-tier lender into West Africa’s largest banking institution. But when he died in a helicopter crash in the California desert in February 2024, alongside […]
Power Crisis Persists As NERC Reports 31% Plant Capacity In April
Low plant availability and grid instability continue to weaken electricity supply nationwide. NIGERIA’S electricity generation sector remains under significant strain, with grid-connected power plants operating at just 31 per cent of installed capacity in April 2026, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The regulator’s latest operational report shows that only 4,286 megawatts (MW) […]
Beyond Awareness: Experts Warn Of Hidden Genotype Risks Driving Nigeria’s Sickle Cell Crisis
Awareness Without Understanding: A Silent Gap DESPITE years of public health campaigns urging Nigerians to “know your genotype,” new findings suggest that awareness has not translated into meaningful understanding or informed decision-making. A recent study revealed that while a vast majority of young Nigerians are aware of their genotype, nearly 90 per cent cannot accurately […]
Oborevwori Links Political Success To Spiritual Guidance At Warri Thanksgiving
Governor underscores the influence of spiritual leaders during thanksgiving service for surviving clerics. DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has declared that politicians who disregard or undermine spiritual leaders risk failure, stressing that “Fathers of Faith” play a crucial role in shaping leadership and societal stability. The governor made the remarks during a thanksgiving service at […]
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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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Beyond Banking: The Vast, Hidden Corporate Network Of Herbert Wigwe
A Banker Beyond Borders THE late Herbert Wigwe was, by many considerations, one of the most consequential bankers in Nigeria. As the chief executive of Access Holdings, he helped transform a mid-tier lender into West Africa’s largest banking institution. But when he died in a helicopter crash in the California desert in February 2024, alongside […]
Power Crisis Persists As NERC Reports 31% Plant Capacity In April
Low plant availability and grid instability continue to weaken electricity supply nationwide. NIGERIA’S electricity generation sector remains under significant strain, with grid-connected power plants operating at just 31 per cent of installed capacity in April 2026, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The regulator’s latest operational report shows that only 4,286 megawatts (MW) […]
AfDB Approves $61 Million Boost For Women-Owned Businesses In Nigeria
Funding initiative aims to improve access to affordable credit and strengthen women-led enterprises across Nigeria. THE African Development Bank Group has approved a $61 million financing package aimed at expanding access to affordable credit for women-owned businesses in Nigeria, in a move expected to strengthen female entrepreneurship and support economic inclusion. The intervention is part […]
Why Nigerian Banks Are Holding Back Dividends— & What Investors Should Expect
Regulatory push for stronger capital quality and risk discipline reshapes payout expectations for shareholders. A subtle but significant shift is unfolding in Nigeria’s banking sector, as several lenders delay dividend payments despite reporting strong profits for the 2025 financial year. At the centre of the development is the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), which has […]
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Oborevwori Links Political Success To Spiritual Guidance At Warri Thanksgiving
Governor underscores the influence of spiritual leaders during thanksgiving service for surviving clerics. DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has declared that politicians who disregard or undermine spiritual leaders risk failure, stressing that “Fathers of Faith” play a crucial role in shaping leadership and societal stability. The governor made the remarks during a thanksgiving service at […]
Oborevwori Reassigns Commissioners After Cabinet Resignations Ahead Of 2027
Oborevwori Orders Interim Supervision of Key Ministries DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved a temporary reassignment of portfolios following the resignation of two commissioners seeking elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections. The governor directed the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Community and Social Development, Princess Pat Ajudua, to oversee the Ministry […]
The Men Who Never Wanted The Crown—But Controlled Those Who Wore It
AT the end of Season One of Game of Thrones, the kingdom of Westeros stands in political ruins. Eddard Stark has been publicly executed. The fragile illusion of honorable governance is dead. And seated on the throne is a volatile adolescent king: Joffrey Baratheon. But the true danger inside the Red Keep is not the […]
Lions Clubs International Celebrates Oborevwori’s Developmental Strides In Delta
Asaba Hosts International Humanitarian Convention DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has received the Icon of Leadership Excellence Award from Lions Clubs International in recognition of what the organisation described as outstanding leadership and developmental achievements across the state. The award was presented during a courtesy visit to Government House, Asaba, by officials of Lions Club […]