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The Legitimacy Crisis Of 1966: Why Ojukwu Rejected Gowon’s Authority
The Roots of a National Crisis THE Nigerian Civil War remains one of the most defining events in the country’s history, but understanding the conflict requires a careful examination of the constitutional and political crisis that emerged in 1966. Far from being a straightforward dispute between a military governor and a federal government, the crisis […]
Writers Called To Tell Abuja’s Story In Ambitious New Literary Anthology
Celebrating Abuja Through Storytelling A new literary initiative is inviting writers from across Nigeria and the diaspora to contribute to a short story anthology that will explore the many faces of Abuja and preserve its stories for future generations. The Abuja Narratives Initiative (TANI) announced the call for submissions as part of efforts to create […]
Major Anti-Cult Operations In Delta Lead To Arrests, Firearms Seizure
Coordinated Operations Target Cult Activities Across Delta A series of intelligence-led security operations across Delta State has resulted in the arrest of 32 suspected cultists and the recovery of firearms and suspected illicit substances, as law enforcement agencies intensify efforts to curb cult-related violence. The operations, conducted in Agbarho and Azagba-Ogwashi, form part of an […]
Trump’s Iran Deal & Obama’s Legacy: Did Washington Pay More To End Up In The Same Place?
Trump, Obama and the Iran Question: Measuring Two Deals Across a Decade A New Deal, An Old Debate WHEN President Donald Trump unveiled what he described as “the greatest deal in American history,” he framed the agreement as a historic diplomatic achievement that had succeeded where previous administrations had failed. According to Trump, the new […]
From Musician To Myth: How The Mexico Trilogy Chronicles Revenge, Loss & Redemption
The Ballad of a Man Who Lost Everything FEW film trilogies tell the story of transformation as powerfully as Robert Rodriguez’s Mexico Trilogy: El Mariachi (released in 1992), Desperado (released in 1995), and Once Upon a Time in Mexico (released in 2003). At the center of all three films stands a nameless musician known simply […]
Can Africa Finally Break Through? Assessing The Continent’s 2026 World Cup Prospects
Africa Eyes Historic World Cup Breakthrough THE 2026 FIFA World Cup is shaping up to be a landmark tournament for African football. For the first time, the competition’s expanded format will provide more pathways into the knockout rounds, raising hopes that African nations could achieve one of their strongest collective performances in World Cup history. […]
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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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Crude Price Surge Delivers Revenue Bonanza, But Inflation Threat Persists
Nigeria Benefits from Global Oil Market Upswing NIGERIA’S public finances have received a substantial boost after higher crude oil prices and improved production generated a windfall estimated at $6.51 billion within the first four months of the year. The development follows a significant increase in global oil prices triggered by geopolitical tensions in the Middle […]
Foreign Investors Flock To Nigerian Banks, Leaving Real Economy Behind
Banks Dominate Capital Inflow Landscape NIGERIA’S banking sector emerged as the biggest beneficiary of foreign capital inflows in the first quarter of 2026, attracting about 73 per cent of all funds imported into the country amid a sharp rise in investor interest in Nigerian financial assets. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), total […]
Ibom Air Begins Operations At New Uyo International Terminal
Ibom Air Commences Domestic Operations at New International Terminal in Uyo Enhanced Passenger Experience as Operations Shift PASSENGERS traveling through Akwa Ibom State are now set to enjoy improved airport services as Ibom Air has officially commenced domestic flight operations from the newly commissioned International Terminal of the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo. The relocation […]
NEPZA Gives Calabar Free Trade Zone Firm Three Months To Tackle Pollution
NEPZA Moves to Address Environmental Complaints THE Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has issued a three-month ultimatum to Bao Yao Industry to resolve environmental pollution concerns within the Calabar Free Trade Zone, warning that failure to comply could result in severe regulatory sanctions, including the suspension of its operating licence. The directive was announced […]
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The Legitimacy Crisis Of 1966: Why Ojukwu Rejected Gowon’s Authority
The Roots of a National Crisis THE Nigerian Civil War remains one of the most defining events in the country’s history, but understanding the conflict requires a careful examination of the constitutional and political crisis that emerged in 1966. Far from being a straightforward dispute between a military governor and a federal government, the crisis […]
Political Parties Get Lifeline As Appeal Court Suspends Deregistration Order
Appeal Court Intervenes in Political Party Deregistration Dispute THE Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has ordered a stay of execution on a Federal High Court judgment directing the deregistration of five political parties, delivering a major reprieve for the affected organisations and reaffirming the importance of judicial hierarchy in Nigeria’s legal system. The […]
Appeal Court Halts Deregistration Of Five Political Parties
Appellate Court Intervenes in Political Party Deregistration Dispute THE Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has ordered a stay of execution on a Federal High Court judgment that directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister five political parties. The ruling effectively suspends the implementation of the lower court’s decision pending the determination […]
Oborevwori, Okowa Not Against Anioma State, Says Ifeajika
Governor’s Aide Rejects Claims of Opposition THE Executive Assistant to Delta State Governor on Public Enlightenment (Projects and Policies), Mr. Olisa Ifeajika, has dismissed suggestions that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa are opposed to the creation of Anioma State. Speaking during an interview on a television programme, Ifeajika argued that there was […]