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When Poetry Confronts Terror: Ifowodo, Sampson & The Search For Nigeria’s Lost Voices
An Evening Where Poetry Met Public Anxiety AN Abuja literary gathering became a wider conversation about Nigeria’s troubled relationship with faith, violence and power as writers and public figures examined Dr Ogaga Ifowodo’s latest poetry collection, Why Does God Need a Gun? The event took place at Roving Heights Bookshop, Garki, where literary promoter Salamatu […]
Beyond Cattle & Poultry: Edo’s New Drive To Modernise Livestock Production
By TOSAN OYAKHILOME-AKAHOMEN A New Direction for Edo’s Livestock Sector EDO State is looking beyond traditional livestock production as it seeks to expand food production, attract investment and create employment through a more modern animal-husbandry industry. The state government’s latest move has taken the search for technology and expertise beyond Nigeria’s borders. Officials represented Edo […]
Police Officers’ Murder Trial: State Closes Case, Defence Set For 21st October
By AMANDA EZE Prosecution Brings Its Case to a Close THE murder trial involving five police officers accused in connection with the death of 28-year-old Oghenemine Ogidi has entered a new phase, following the closure of the prosecution’s case before the Delta State High Court in Asaba. The prosecution called six witnesses before ending its […]
Asaba & Onitsha: The Niger River, A War & A Bond That Survived
By TIMOTHY HAGGERTY-NWOKOLO Two Cities, One Historical Space FROM a distance, Asaba and Onitsha appear to be two separate cities divided by a major river. History tells a more complicated story. For generations, the River Niger has simultaneously separated and connected them. Asaba developed on the western bank, while Onitsha grew on the eastern side. […]
Nigeria Crash To Sixth In Africa As Super Eagles Drop To 30th
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH NIGERIA have slipped four places to 30th in the latest FIFA World Ranking, losing further ground among Africa’s leading football nations. The Super Eagles previously occupied 26th position in the world. Their continental ranking has also taken a hit, with Nigeria moving from third to sixth in Africa. The latest change […]
Nigeria 2027: 84% Say They Will Vote As Insecurity, Distrust Loom
By DAVID JOHN-FLUKE Voters Show Interest, But Confidence Wavers NIGERIANS appear willing to participate in the 2027 general elections, but the willingness remains vulnerable to insecurity, institutional distrust and the influence of money in politics. That picture emerged from Yiaga Africa’s National Voting Intentions Survey 3.0. The research involved 2,470 Nigerians aged 18 and above […]
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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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Beyond Cattle & Poultry: Edo’s New Drive To Modernise Livestock Production
By TOSAN OYAKHILOME-AKAHOMEN A New Direction for Edo’s Livestock Sector EDO State is looking beyond traditional livestock production as it seeks to expand food production, attract investment and create employment through a more modern animal-husbandry industry. The state government’s latest move has taken the search for technology and expertise beyond Nigeria’s borders. Officials represented Edo […]
Frozen Without Notice: Where Banks’ Powers End & Customers’ Rights Begin
By HAPPINESS OLUOMA OGUAGHAMBA When Access to Your Money Suddenly Stops FOR many bank customers, the first sign that something is wrong comes when a routine transaction fails. A transfer will not go through. An ATM withdrawal is declined. The banking application displays a restriction. The customer may have received no telephone call, warning or letter. […]
Why Warri-Itakpe Rail Must Return As Businesses Battle Rising Transport Costs
By BLESSING AGWE ODUGO Rail Suspension Raises Fresh Economic Concerns A former seafarer, Dickson Igbruke, has urged the Federal Government to resume the Warri-Itakpe Train Service to help reduce transportation and logistics costs for businesses. Igbruke made the call against the backdrop of President Bola Tinubu’s Independence Day address, in which the President highlighted roads, […]
After ₦4.65 Trillion Recapitalisation, CBN Tightens Watch On Banks
By OBI DAVIES THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is moving into a tougher phase of banking-sector supervision after the completion of the latest recapitalisation programme. The apex bank says stronger capital alone cannot guarantee a resilient financial system. Instead, banks must combine bigger balance sheets with sound governance, effective risk management and productive lending. […]
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Nigeria 2027: 84% Say They Will Vote As Insecurity, Distrust Loom
By DAVID JOHN-FLUKE Voters Show Interest, But Confidence Wavers NIGERIANS appear willing to participate in the 2027 general elections, but the willingness remains vulnerable to insecurity, institutional distrust and the influence of money in politics. That picture emerged from Yiaga Africa’s National Voting Intentions Survey 3.0. The research involved 2,470 Nigerians aged 18 and above […]
Delta Moves To Overhaul Landlord-Tenant Rules As Tenancy Bill Clears Second Reading
By NWAFOR AZINGE THE Delta State House of Assembly has advanced a proposed new tenancy law aimed at reshaping landlord-tenant relations and regulating activities within the state’s property market. The Delta State Tenancy and Recovery of Premises Bill, 2026, passed its second reading during Tuesday’s plenary on 6 October 2026. Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Arthur […]
Beyond The 76 Oil Wells: The Case For Recognising Oro’s Place In Akwa Ibom’s Maritime Story
By EMMANUEL OTOYO The Debate Requires a Clearer Historical Record THE debate over Akwa Ibom’s littoral identity should not be reduced to competing ethnic narratives or the politics of offshore oil revenue. At its foundation is a question of geography, law and historical reality. One fact deserves particular attention: Oro, particularly the Oron area, occupies an […]
Niger Delta Coalition Challenges Asari Over Allegations Against Olu Of Warri
By BLESSING AGWE ODUGO Coalition Questions Basis of Allegations THE Niger Delta Coalition for Peace and Justice has rejected recent allegations made by former Niger Delta militant leader Mujahid Dokubo-Asari against the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III. The coalition described the claims as baseless, unjustified and unsupported by credible evidence. In a statement signed […]