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Marriage, Children & Money: The New Economic Calculus Facing Nigerian Families
By FATIMA HUSSAINI When Love Meets Inflation: How Nigeria’s Economic Crisis Is Changing Family Plans FOR many young Nigerians, marriage and parenthood remain deeply valued aspirations. What is changing, however, is the calculation that comes before those decisions. Across campuses, workplaces, religious communities and social circles, questions about marriage increasingly come with questions about money. […]
Golden Eaglets Clear MRI Test Ahead Of WAFU-B
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE NIGERIA’S U-17 men’s national team, the Golden Eaglets, have completed the mandatory Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) screening ahead of the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship in Burkina Faso. A team official confirmed that the players have concluded the medical and age-verification process. Consequently, the technical crew is expected to […]
Super Eagles Face Madagascar In AFCON 2027 Opener
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH Super Eagles Begin AFCON 2027 Campaign Against Madagascar NIGERIA’S Super Eagles will begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Madagascar on Friday 25 September, as Éric Chelle’s side opens its Group L campaign at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The fixture will be Nigeria’s first competitive […]
Sign Languages Day: Kogi Deaf Community Demands Greater Role In Governance
By JOANNA ILUSANMI Stakeholders Seek Wider Inclusion MEMBERS of the deaf community in Kogi State have called for greater inclusion in governance and public services, saying communication barriers continue to limit their access to healthcare, education, justice, employment and vital public information. They made the call in Lokoja on Wednesday as stakeholders marked the 2026 […]
Tinubu, Shettima Abroad: The Constitutional Question Over Who Runs Nigeria
By NJORIGE LYNUS Two Leaders, One Unusual Situation PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu’s extended working vacation in France and Vice President Kashim Shettima’s official engagements in India and, subsequently, New York have opened a fresh debate over the exercise of executive authority in Nigeria. Tinubu left Nigeria on 30 August for a working vacation, travelling first to […]
No Trial, No Verdict, No Mercy: How Mob Justice Turns Accusations Deadly
By AMINA USMAN ABDULRAHMAN A single accusation can change the atmosphere in a Nigerian community almost instantly. Someone screams “Thief!” and others gather. Another person points a finger. Soon, suspicion becomes anger, and anger can become violence. In the chaos that follows, few people may stop to ask a crucial question: Is the allegation true? […]
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The Price Of A Medical City: Akwa Ibom Residents Fight Over Compensation For Demolished Homes
By EFFANGA OSOK ₦117.5bn Medical City: Akwa Ibom Families Challenge Compensation as Govt Keeps Silent THE construction of the Ibom Medical City in Ikono Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State is being presented as a landmark investment in healthcare. But for residents whose homes and properties stand within the project’s footprint, the development has […]
Delta’s Erho-Abraka Court Puzzle: ₦50 Million Reported Spent, Judiciary Says No Access To Funds
By TIMOTHY HAGGERTY-NWOKOLO Budget records clash with judiciary’s account A ₦50 million magistrate court project in Erho-Abraka, Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, has raised questions over the accuracy of the state’s public expenditure records. The 2024 Delta State budget allocated ₦50 million for the construction of the court under the High Court […]
‘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. […]
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Hotel Operators Demand Tax Reform, Better Power Supply
By AMANDA EZE Operators Raise Alarm Over Rising Costs HOTEL operators in Nigeria have called for urgent reforms to multiple taxation and electricity supply, warning that rising operating costs are putting jobs, investment and the long-term sustainability of the hospitality industry under pressure. The National Secretary of the Nigerian Hotels Association (NHA), Prince Amos Uyo, […]
Akwa Ibom Backs Seplat Partnership As Eno Welcomes New CEO Effiong Okon
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH AKWA Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has assured investors of his administration’s continued support, saying the state will protect legitimate investments and provide an environment conducive to business growth. Eno gave the assurance when the management of Seplat Energy, led by its chairman, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, visited him at the […]
Nigeria’s Inflation Falls To 15.39%, But 68% Of Poor Households Still Feel The Squeeze
By FIDELUS ZWANSON NIGERIA’S inflation rate is showing signs of moderation, but the improvement is not being experienced equally across households and businesses. Headline inflation slowed to 15.39% year-on-year in August 2026, down marginally from 15.43% in July, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The figure represents the third consecutive month of moderation. On […]
Oborevwori’s Empowerment Plan Targets ₦5 Billion Injection Into Delta Grassroots Economy — Aniagwu
By PAULINA NZERUBE THE Delta State Government says its economic reforms and empowerment programmes are aimed at increasing residents’ purchasing power and stimulating activities at the grassroots. Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this on Friday during a press briefing in Asaba. ₦5bn Target for 100,000 Residents Aniagwu said the […]
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Tinubu, Shettima Abroad: The Constitutional Question Over Who Runs Nigeria
By NJORIGE LYNUS Two Leaders, One Unusual Situation PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu’s extended working vacation in France and Vice President Kashim Shettima’s official engagements in India and, subsequently, New York have opened a fresh debate over the exercise of executive authority in Nigeria. Tinubu left Nigeria on 30 August for a working vacation, travelling first to […]
The Hotel, The Rice Price & The Coup: How 1979 Became Liberia’s Year Of Rupture
By FRANKLIN FRANCIS FREY The Symbolism of Hotel Africa IN 1979, Liberia was preparing to place itself at the centre of continental diplomacy. President William R. Tolbert Jr. was due to host the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) summit in Monrovia. The occasion offered Liberia an opportunity to present itself as a confident African state […]
The Looting Question: Six Years On, Has Nigeria Broken Its Corruption Cycle?
By CHIEDU EZEANAH A Review of a Persistent National Question “WHY looting may not stop” is an intentionally uncomfortable title. Ugochukwu Ejinkeonye‘s book, NIGERIA: Why Looting May Not Stop, does not merely ask why public officials steal. It examines the social and political environment in which public resources can be diverted, political power can become a […]
Unity, Dialogue & Peace: The Expanding Role Of Akwa Ibom’s Traditional Institution
By OFFIONG ARCHIBONG The Traditional Institution & a Changing Role AKWA Ibom State’s traditional institution occupies a distinctive position in the social and cultural life of its communities. Royal fathers remain custodians of history, customs and communal values, but their relevance increasingly extends beyond ceremonial responsibilities. At the centre of this institution is His Eminence […]