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The Dark Side Of Nigeria’s Logistics Boom: Dispatch Riders Caught Between Survival & Drug Traffickers
By BIMBO ADEYEMI The Other Side of the Delivery Economy NIGERIA’S logistics revolution has changed the way Nigerians buy and sell. A customer can order medicine in the morning and receive it hours later. Food, documents, clothes and household items can move across a city without the customer leaving home. Behind that convenience, however, is […]
Akwa Ibom Approves ₦50,000 Wardrobe Allowance For 20,000 Teachers, Recruits 2,000 More
By JULIET EKANEM Government Launches Education Emergency AKWA Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has declared a state of emergency in the education sector and approved a ₦50,000 wardrobe allowance for each of the state’s 20,000 government-employed teachers. Eno announced the measures on Monday during the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration in Uyo. The governor also […]
₦2.7 Trillion Pipeline Claim: Olu Of Warri Demands Evidence From Asari Dokubo
By BLESSING AGWE ODUGO Monarch Rejects Alleged ₦2.7 Trillion Payment THE Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has rejected an allegation that he receives ₦2.7 trillion annually from pipeline surveillance contracts. The monarch’s Sole Representative to NNPC Limited and its Joint Venture Partners, Prince Collins Oritsetimeyin Edema, dismissed the claim as extraordinary and potentially damaging […]
NUC Assesses DOU’s Readiness For Postgraduate Programmes
By GEORGETTE CHIDI THE National Universities Commission (NUC) has commenced resource verification at Dennis Osadebay University (DOU), Asaba, ahead of the proposed launch of postgraduate programmes at the institution. The exercise seeks to determine whether the university has the academic manpower, infrastructure and facilities required to deliver quality postgraduate education. It also covers teaching and […]
“School Is No Scam”: DESOPADEC Uses Debate, Drama To Warn Ukwuani Students Against Vices
By UCHE OGBODO Taking the Education Message to the Grassroots THE Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) has intensified its youth enlightenment drive with a campaign aimed at convincing secondary school students that education remains a pathway to personal development and economic opportunity. Under the theme “School Is No Scam,” the commission’s Department […]
Oil Spill Crisis: Oborevwori Demands Urgent Cleanup, Medical Support For 216 Delta Communities
By BLESSING AGWE ODUGO Governor Orders Immediate Medical Intervention DELTA State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has ordered immediate medical intervention for communities affected by the oil spill along the Trans-Forcados pipeline. The governor gave the directive during an inspection visit to Odidi community in Warri South-West Local Government Area. He also ordered urgent measures to address […]
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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. […]
Business
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. […]
Nigeria’s Post-Harvest Crisis: Why Roads & Cold Chains Could Save More Farm Produce
By OBIOMA TORI The Food That Never Reaches the Market NIGERIA’S agricultural challenge does not end when crops leave the farm. For many farmers and traders, another battle begins immediately after harvest: keeping fresh produce in good condition long enough to reach consumers. Fruits and vegetables can deteriorate rapidly when farmers lack adequate storage, cooling […]
Politics
Jeffrey Archer Dies @86, Leaving Behind A 300 Million-Book Literary Legacy
A Literary Career Spanning Five Decades BESTSELLING British author and former politician Jeffrey Archer has died at the age of 86. Archer died suddenly and peacefully at his home on Monday, according to his publisher, HarperCollins. He was reportedly working between writing sessions at the time. His death closes a remarkable five-decade writing career during […]
Two Years On The Throne: Azinge Credits Asaba People For Kingdom’s Progress
By IFESIOKWU GREG Governor Hails Monarch’s Leadership DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has commended the Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, SAN, OON, for promoting peace, unity and cultural development during his two years on the throne. The governor, represented by the Chief of Staff, Government House, Hon. Prince Johnson […]
INEC Records 103 Million Registered Voters Ahead Of 2027 Elections
By MELVIN KOFFA 103 Million Voters Registered THE Independent National Electoral Commission has put Nigeria’s national voter register at more than 103 million ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, announced the figure during a strategic workshop for editors in Abuja. The workshop was organised by the Nigerian Guild of Editors […]
Anioma State: Nwoko, Stakeholders Renew Push For Nigeria’s 37th State
By UCHE OGBODO Anioma State Campaign Regains Momentum THE campaign for the creation of Anioma State has received renewed attention as Senator Ned Nwoko, traditional rulers and representatives of advocacy groups reaffirmed their commitment to the long-running demand. The stakeholders met at the palace of the Obuzor of Ibusa, HRM Obi Prof. Louis Chelunor Nwaoboshi, […]