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Nosa Omorodion’s “Ivie’s Secret” Reinforces The Enduring Power Of Children’s Literature In Character Formation
A Children’s Book Positioned at the Intersection of Literature & Learning AT a time when educators, parents and literacy advocates continue to express concern over declining reading habits among young Nigerians, a new children’s story collection by Edo-born author Nosa Omorodion is attracting attention for combining entertainment with classroom learning and character education. Titled Ivie’s […]
Oborevwori’s Grade Level 17 Policy Signals New Direction For Primary Education In Delta
By PAULINA NZERUBE Delta Ratifies Long-Awaited Career Progression for Graduate Primary School Teachers IN what education stakeholders have described as one of the most significant policy shifts in Delta State’s basic education sector in recent years, the Delta State Local Government Joint Account Committee (JAC) has unanimously ratified Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s approval extending the career […]
Inside Nigeria’s Alleged Coup Plot: Court Documents Reveal Plan To Tap Repentant Insurgents & Civilian Fighters
By NJORIGE LYNUS A Security Investigation That Raises New Questions WHEN Nigerian security authorities announced in 2025 that several serving military officers had been arrested, the official explanation centred on breaches of military discipline and service regulations. That narrative soon changed dramatically. The Defence Headquarters later confirmed that the arrests were linked to an alleged […]
Autopsy Begins In Favour Agbro Case As Calls For Justice Grow Across Delta
By GEORGETTE CHIDI THE Delta State Police Command has taken another major step in its investigation into the death of 20-year-old Favour Agbro by exhuming her body for an autopsy. The exercise was conducted on 28th July in the presence of investigators, medical pathologists and representatives of all parties connected to the case. The forensic […]
Inside Shell’s Secret Files: How Aging Oil Infrastructure, Hidden Liabilities & Environmental Neglect Deepened The Niger Delta Crisis
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE Internal Documents Reopen One of Nigeria’s Most Contentious Environmental Debates FOR decades, the environmental devastation of Nigeria’s Niger Delta has remained one of the country’s most enduring development crises. Thousands of oil spills, contaminated rivers, dying mangrove forests, abandoned infrastructure, prolonged litigation and deep mistrust between oil-producing communities, multinational corporations and regulators […]
Publishers Seek Technology, Collaboration To Secure Africa’s Literary Future
Africa’s Publishing Industry Faces Defining Moment AFRICA’S publishing industry is at a critical stage. Stakeholders say the sector must embrace innovation to remain competitive. They also call for stronger partnerships, better distribution systems and wider use of technology. These recommendations emerged during the 15th Authors’ Hub Monthly Panel Discussion held virtually on 25th July. The […]
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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. […]
Business
Delta Seeks Private Investment To Bridge Housing Gap, Boost Economy
By STELLA JOHNSON OGBOVOVEH Government Reaffirms Commitment to Public-Private Partnerships THE Delta State Government has reiterated its commitment to partnering with private investors to address the state’s housing deficit and accelerate economic development. The assurance was given by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, during a proposal presentation by the management […]
CBN’s Tight Policy Slows Lending As Businesses Battle Cost Pressures
By FIDELUS ZWANSON Private Sector Credit Shows Signs of Recovery Amid Economic Headwinds NIGERIA’S private sector is gradually regaining access to credit, but economists warn that the recovery remains fragile as high interest rates, rising government borrowing and mounting production costs continue to limit lending across the economy. Recent monetary statistics released by the Central […]
Beyond Speeches: Can Delta’s 2026 Investment Summit Deliver Jobs & Growth?
Delta Stakes Its Economic Future on Investment-Led Growth AS Delta State prepares to host its 2026 Economic and Investment Summit, expectations are rising that the event will become more than another government gathering. Scheduled for 3 to 5 August at the Dome Event Centre in Asaba, the summit is expected to bring together policymakers, investors, […]
As Digital Payments Hit ₦1.2 Quadrillion, CBN Builds New Cyber Shield
By OBIOMA TORI Nigeria’s Digital Finance Revolution Meets a New Cybersecurity Reality Payment Boom Forces Regulatory Rethink NIGERIA’S transition toward a cash-light economy has reached a critical stage. Electronic payments now dominate commercial activities across banking, fintech services, online commerce and government transactions. While this transformation has accelerated financial inclusion and improved payment efficiency, it […]
Politics
Akwa Ibom Prepares 39 Project Commissioning For Tinubu
By IFIOK UDOM Akwa Ibom Gears Up for Presidential Visit THE Akwa Ibom State Executive Council has announced plans to commission 39 major projects during the scheduled visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The event will coincide with activities marking the 39th anniversary of the creation of Akwa Ibom State. The resolution followed the council’s […]
NUJ, NAN Seek Stronger INEC Partnership Ahead Of 2027 Polls
By AMANDA EZE Media Seeks Deeper Electoral Collaboration THE Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, and the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) have called for stronger collaboration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The appeal was made during the 2026 Democracy Roundtable in Abuja. The event, organised […]
Five Governors, One Head Of State & A Nation In Crisis: Revisiting Nigeria’s Defining Military Photograph
A Historic Portrait of Leadership Before National Upheaval SOME photographs become symbols of history because they capture more than the people within the frame. The rare 1966 photograph featuring Major General Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi alongside Nigeria’s newly appointed military governors represents one such moment. Taken during the early months of military rule, the image […]
INEC Ends Voter Registration & Shifts Focus To Delivering Credible 2027 Polls
By MELVIN KOFFA Closing the Register, Building Confidence: What INEC’s CVR Deadline Means for Nigeria’s 2027 Elections A Major Electoral Milestone Reached NIGERIA has crossed another important milestone in its preparations for the 2027 general elections following the conclusion of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s nationwide Continuous Voter Registration exercise. The exercise, which accommodated new […]