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Nigeria Survive Côte d’Ivoire Scare, Book Afrobasket Final Date With Defending Champions Mali
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH NIGERIA’S Junior D’Tigress have earned a place in the final of the FIBA U18 Women’s Afrobasket after a hard-fought 53-50 victory over Côte d’Ivoire. The semi-final encounter tested Nigeria’s resolve from start to finish, but the team produced enough composure to protect its narrow advantage and secure a place in the […]
The AI Test For Literature: Commonwealth Short Story Prize Delays 2027 Competition
From Literary Celebration to an Authorship Crisis WHAT began as another celebration of storytelling across the Commonwealth has developed into a major debate about creativity, technology and the future of literary authorship. The Commonwealth Short Story Prize has postponed the opening of its 2027 edition following controversy over allegations that generative artificial intelligence may have […]
From Campaign Joke To Global Flashpoint: Trump, Iran & The Battle For The Strait Of Hormuz
By SUSAN ESSEX A Remark That Escalated an Already Volatile Dispute A controversial statement by United States President Donald Trump about the Strait of Hormuz has added another layer of uncertainty to the already tense confrontation between Washington and Tehran over one of the world’s most strategically important maritime routes. Trump told supporters at a […]
Four Plays, New Voices & A Spanish Partnership: Jos Theatre Festival Returns In 2026
A Festival Returns With Renewed International Support THE Jos International Festival of Theatre is preparing for another major outing after Jos Repertory Theatre secured renewed support from Spain’s cultural institutions for its 17th edition. Scheduled for 7 to 10 October 2026, the festival will take place at Alliance Française in Jos, Plateau State. It will […]
Who Really Decides? The Power Brokers Redefining Nigerian Politics Ahead Of 2027
By MELVIN KOFFA The Political Battle Before Election Day NIGERIA’S 2027 general election may ultimately be decided at polling units across the country. However, the struggle to determine who appears on the ballot may begin much earlier and far from public view. Long before voters cast their ballots, politicians will negotiate alliances, party leaders will […]
Crypto, Politics & Disclosure: Inside The Debate Over Trump’s Financial Interests
By ANDERSON CLIFF DONALD Trump’s latest financial disclosure has reignited one of the most consequential debates surrounding his return to the White House: where does private wealth end and public power begin? The disclosure runs to hundreds of pages and details an extensive network of business interests, investments and income streams connected to the president […]
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‘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. […]
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. […]
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Akwa Ibom Expands Ibom Air Fleet, Moves To Localise Aircraft Maintenance
By UBONGABASI LINUS New Aircraft Signals Next Phase of Ibom Air’s Expansion AKWA Ibom State is pushing ahead with a broader aviation expansion strategy that combines fleet growth with plans to establish local aircraft maintenance capacity at Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo. Governor Umo Eno advanced both objectives during engagements in Canada, where he conducted a […]
How Edo Rose From 12th To Nigeria’s Sixth Most Indebted State
By TOSAN OYAKHILOME-AKAHOMEN Edo’s Debt Profile Takes a Sharp Turn EDO State’s domestic debt profile has changed sharply under Governor Monday Okpebholo, with the state moving from 12th to sixth position among Nigeria’s most indebted states within about 15 months. Latest figures from the Debt Management Office show that Edo’s domestic debt rose from ₦113 […]
Peak Shopping Season: Banks Sound Alarm Over Digital Payment Scams
By FIDELUS ZWANSON NIGERIAN banks have warned customers to remain alert as increased shopping and travel activity raises the risk of digital payment fraud. Financial institutions say the surge in card payments, online purchases, travel bookings and cross-border transactions could give fraudsters more opportunities to target unsuspecting customers. Access Bank Plc has urged customers to […]
₦31 Billion for 31 LGAs: Akwa Ibom’s Big Test Of Inclusive Economic Empowerment
By UBONGABASI LINUS Akwa Ibom’s ₦31bn Empowerment Gamble: Who Gets the Money, What Will It Produce? THE Akwa Ibom State Government’s decision to approve ₦31 billion for an economic empowerment programme represents one of the administration’s most ambitious attempts to expand household incomes and stimulate enterprise development. The programme is intended to cover the state’s 31 […]
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Who Really Decides? The Power Brokers Redefining Nigerian Politics Ahead Of 2027
By MELVIN KOFFA The Political Battle Before Election Day NIGERIA’S 2027 general election may ultimately be decided at polling units across the country. However, the struggle to determine who appears on the ballot may begin much earlier and far from public view. Long before voters cast their ballots, politicians will negotiate alliances, party leaders will […]
‘Absolutely Nothing Like That’: Warri Custodial Centre Debunks Izeze Inmate Support Claims
By PAULINA NZERUBE Correctional Authorities Reject Earlier Claims THE Delta State Correctional Centre has denied reports that suspended Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, has been providing financial and other forms of assistance to inmates at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Warri. The authorities said they have no […]
Legal Battle Continues As Izeze Reportedly Funds Inmates’ Release, Plans Football Tournament
By GEORGETTE CHIDI COMRADE Reuben Izeze may be facing one of the most difficult periods of his public life, but reports from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Warri suggest that the suspended Delta State commissioner has remained active and high-spirited. Rather than withdrawing into isolation, sources at the facility said he has reportedly shown […]
Inside The Alleged Plot Against Tinubu: Money, Military Networks & The Coup That Never Happened
By NJORIGE LYNUS NIGERIA’S long and troubled relationship with military intervention appeared to cast another shadow over the country in 2025 when reports emerged that serving and retired military officers were under investigation over an alleged plot to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu. For months, however, the public knew little about what had […]