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Police Net Four In Akwa Ibom Over Cult Activities, Violence Claims
Police Record Breakthrough in Crime Fight THE Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested four suspects, including a 70-year-old man, over alleged involvement in attempted murder and cult-related activities in Uruk Anam Local Government Area. The suspects—Okon Akpan (70), John Samson (45), Emmanuel Asuquo (50), and Idorenyin Umoh (22)—were apprehended on 20 March 2026, at […]
Middle-East Crisis: Expert Warns Nigeria Faces Rising Economic Risks
Economic Alarm Over Middle-East Tensions GROWING instability in the Middle East is sending warning signals across global markets, with implications that could significantly impact Nigeria’s fragile economy. Economic expert Joe Nwakwue has cautioned that without immediate and structured government action, the country risks absorbing severe economic shocks from the crisis. The CEO of Zera Advisory […]
Water, Law & Power: Inside The Clash Over Trump’s Warehouse Detention Plan
Detention Expansion Plan Sparks Controversy A controversial plan tied to the administration of Donald Trump to convert two warehouses in Pennsylvania into large-scale detention centres has ignited a fierce policy and governance debate. The facilities, reportedly intended to house thousands of detainees, were acquired without the standard processes of environmental review, community consultation, or permitting—triggering […]
Police Arrest Five Over Alleged Assaults At Ozoro Festival
Arrests Follow Allegations of Abuse FIVE suspects, including the chief organiser of a festival in Ozoro, have been arrested by the Delta State Police Command over alleged sexual assaults during the event. According to police spokesperson Bright Edafe, the arrests were carried out on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Aina Adesola, who has […]
Lost In Translation? Abuja Forum Seeks To Globalise Nigerian-Language Literature
A Strategic Gathering for Literary Growth NIGERIA’S literary community is set for a significant moment of reflection and forward planning as writers, translators, publishers, and scholars from Nigeria and the United Kingdom converge in Abuja for a high-level forum on literary translation. The event, titled “Building Networks, Partnerships, and Infrastructure for Literary Translation between the […]
Court Challenge Targets Nigeria–US Health Deal Over Data, Sovereignty Fears
Legal Challenge at Federal High Court A fresh legal battle is unfolding at the Federal High Court Abuja as a Nigerian lawyer, Bernard Okpi, has filed a suit challenging a controversial health cooperation agreement between Nigeria and the United States. The suit questions the legality and constitutionality of a Bilateral Health Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding […]
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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 […]
Business
Global Price Shocks Drive Nigeria’s Soaring Wheat Imports
Imports Surge as Demand Outpaces Supply NIGERIA’S reliance on imported wheat has deepened, with shipments from Russia rising sharply in early 2026. Data shows that direct wheat imports from Russia’s Port of Vysotsk increased by 64 per cent within the first eight weeks of the year, reaching 131,000 tonnes valued at $30.3 million. This marks […]
Inside Nigeria’s Investment Scam Epidemic & SEC’s Fightback
A Growing Epidemic of Investment Fraud NIGERIA’S financial landscape is facing a growing crisis of trust as fraudulent investment schemes proliferate across the country. In response, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has intensified enforcement, shutting down more than 400 illegal investment platforms over the past three years. The disclosure was made by SEC Executive […]
Rising Fuel Costs Threaten Nigeria’s Manufacturing Sector
Manufacturers Sound Alarm Over Rising Costs NIGERIA’S manufacturing sector is facing mounting pressure as surging global fuel prices collide with persistent electricity instability, raising fears of higher production costs and inevitable consumer price hikes. Industry leaders say urgent interventions are needed to prevent a broader economic ripple effect. George Onafowakan, Managing Director of Coleman Technical […]
Akwa Ibom To Launch Tractor Leasing Scheme For Farmers – Eno
Governor Inspects Agric Equipment Leasing Company UMO Eno, Governor of Akwa Ibom State, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to boosting large-scale mechanised farming as part of efforts to improve agricultural productivity and food sufficiency in the state. The governor made the pledge while inspecting the ongoing construction of an Agricultural Equipment Leasing Company located at […]
Politics
From Flyovers To Fallout: Youths Challenge Delta Government’s Priorities
A Viral Gesture, A Deeper Backlash WHAT may have been intended as a lighthearted or strategic social media engagement has instead triggered a wave of criticism, exposing what some observers describe as a widening disconnect between the Delta State Government and its youth population. At the centre of the controversy is a ₦100,000 online “challenge” […]
Delta Power Brokers & Peter Obi: Quiet Moves Ahead Of 2027
Delta’s Political Machinery: A Quiet Shift AS Nigeria gears up for the 2027 presidential election, all eyes are on the South-South, a region historically pivotal in shaping national outcomes. Within this context, Delta State has emerged as a laboratory of political intrigue, with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, quietly positioning themselves […]
Nigeria’s Slow Drift Toward One-Party Dominance: A Democracy At Risk
A Federation at Odds with Political Uniformity NIGERIA’S identity as a complex federation—multi-ethnic, multi-religious, and deeply plural—has never been in dispute. Yet, the political direction of the Fourth Republic increasingly contradicts that foundational diversity. Since 1999, politics has drifted from ideology-driven governance to a survivalist contest among elites, where power, not policy, is the ultimate […]
Democrat Then, Power Now: The Tinubu Paradox
By BONIFACE UZOMA CHILAKA The Echo of a Famous Plea THERE was a time when Bola Ahmed Tinubu was widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most vocal advocates for democracy. His rhetoric carried the weight of resistance. His speeches resonated with a public weary of authoritarian tendencies and economic hardship. At the height of dissatisfaction […]