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Ibadan to Host First Nigerian Poetry Conference In August
Poets and writers to converge in August THE city of Ibadan is set to host the first Nigerian Poetry Conference, NIPOCON 2026, in what organisers describe as a major milestone for the country’s literary community. Scheduled for 7 and 8 August, the conference will assemble poets, scholars, writers and lovers of spoken word under the […]
Police Bust Alleged Kidnap Syndicate In Delta
Tactical team acts on intelligence THE Delta State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers in separate operations carried out in the state. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed the development while briefing journalists on Sunday in Warri. According to Edafe, the arrests were made by the command’s tactical team following credible intelligence […]
Lawmaker Says Trump Unfit For Office, Urges 25th Amendment Or Impeachment
A Direct Challenge to Presidential Fitness IN a sharply worded statement, this U.S. political figure declared that Donald Trump was no longer fit to serve as President and Commander in Chief, calling for every constitutional mechanism available to remove him from office. The speaker argued that the issue had moved beyond ordinary partisan disagreement and […]
‘Don’t Give Up The Ship’: Veterans In Congress Send Message To Troops
An Unusual Appeal from Capitol Hill A group of American lawmakers, many of them veterans and former national security officials, stepped forward in a coordinated message aimed directly at members of the U.S. military and intelligence community. One after another, they introduced themselves not only by office, but by service. Senator Elissa Slotkin, a former […]
Oborevwori Celebrates Delta South Senator Joel-Onowakpo @59
Governor praises senator’s public service record DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Senator representing Delta South Senatorial District, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, on his 59th birth anniversary. In a statement issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the governor praised the senator for his sustained contributions to the […]
Stakeholders Gather To Reset Women’s Football Strategy In West Africa
CAF/WAFU-B Workshop Opens in Abuja to Boost Women’s Football Governance Stakeholders converge on Nigeria’s capital THE CAF/WAFU-B Women’s Football Administrators Workshop officially opened on Sunday in Abuja, bringing together senior stakeholders responsible for shaping the future of women’s football across West Africa. The three-day programme, running from 26 to 28 April, convenes Presidents of Women’s […]
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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
Nigeria, Meta Deal: Why The $32.8 Million Reversal Matters Beyond Big Tech
The Meta Settlement and Nigeria’s Credibility Test THE reported settlement between Nigeria and Meta, which allegedly wiped out a $32.8 million privacy fine, is more than a legal footnote. It is a test of whether Nigerian institutions can enforce modern economic rules against powerful global actors without losing momentum midway. In a digital age, credibility […]
Diesel Burden Hits Telecom Firms With ₦65 Billion Monthly Cost Amid Service Crackdown
Nigeria’s Telecom Sector Faces Twin Pressure NIGERIA’S telecommunications industry is grappling with mounting operational pressure as surging diesel and electricity costs raise expenses, while regulators intensify enforcement over poor service delivery. Industry estimates indicate operators now spend more than ₦65 billion monthly on diesel alone to keep thousands of network sites running, underscoring the heavy […]
Investors Raise Concern Over Government Borrowing From Unclaimed Funds
Concerns Grow Over Use of Unclaimed Funds STAKEHOLDERS in Nigeria’s capital market have warned that government borrowing from unclaimed dividends and dormant account balances could weaken investor confidence and discourage broader market participation. The concern follows renewed attention on the use of funds held under the Unclaimed Funds Trust Fund, where idle private assets can […]
Nigeria Bets On Global Capital Drive As Summit Targets Massive Investment Inflows
Nigeria Positions Abuja Summit as Global Investment Gateway NIGERIA is intensifying efforts to accelerate its long-term ambition of building a $1 trillion economy, with organisers of the upcoming World Investment Summit in Abuja projecting about $500 billion in investment commitments as a major near-term milestone. The summit is being framed as a strategic platform to […]
Politics
Inside The Power Of Nigeria’s Permanent Legislators
Nigeria’s National Assembly Landlords: Democracy’s Survivors or Gatekeepers? SINCE Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999, elections have come and gone, presidents have changed, governors have risen and fallen, yet a familiar set of lawmakers has remained firmly seated in the National Assembly. In Abuja’s corridors of power, these politicians are often seen as veterans. […]
PDP, ADC Crises Near Climax As Supreme Court Reserves Judgement
Supreme Court Set to Shape Opposition Politics NIGERIA’S political landscape is on edge as the Supreme Court prepares to deliver judgments in the leadership disputes rocking the Peoples Democratic Party and the African Democratic Congress. The rulings are expected to determine control of two major opposition platforms ahead of the 2027 general elections. The decisions […]
Teacher, Game Developer Identified In White House Dinner Gun Incident
Authorities Identify Suspect in White House Dinner Shooting Scare NEW details have emerged about the man accused of opening fire near the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington, where President Donald Trump and senior officials were in attendance. Law enforcement sources identified the suspect as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, a resident of Torrance, California. […]
2027 Elections: 2026 Electoral Act Will Be Used To Validate Electoral Fraud And Crime
THE 2026 Electoral Act has failed to meet the legality of international standards for the conduct of democratic elections. The Electoral Act, 2026 (EA 2026) has removed certificate forgery as the basis to challenge the outcome of an election at the tribunal. The 2026 Electoral Act is a legal fraud. Nigeria is the only […]