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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 […]
8.5 Million Jobless As South Africa’s Unemployment Rate Rises Again
By FRANKLIN FRANCIS FREY SOUTH Africa’s unemployment crisis has worsened, with the national jobless rate rising to 33.6 per cent in the second quarter of 2026. The figure represents an increase from 32.7 per cent recorded in the first quarter of the year. New data from the country’s national statistics department shows that about 8.5 […]
Leaking Wells, Silent Regulators: Inside Nigeria’s Growing Methane Accountability Crisis
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE & AUGUSTINA McSOLOMON-OGHAKPERUO An Environmental Warning From the Ground and the Sky TWO different systems are telling Nigeria the same story. Communities in the Niger Delta are reporting damaged farms, polluted water, leaking wells and persistent gas releases. Satellites are also detecting methane plumes above parts of the country’s oil and gas […]
Oborevwori Delivers 30-Seater Bus To Kwale Medical University
By BLESSING AGWE ODUGO GOVERNOR Sheriff Oborevwori has reaffirmed Delta State’s commitment to supporting the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Kwale, with the presentation of a new 30-seater Coastal Bus to the institution. Deputy Governor Sir Monday Onyeme handed over the vehicle on the governor’s behalf at Government House, Asaba. The governor said […]
Inside The Ibom Tower Puzzle: Billions Budgeted, Contract Cost Still Undisclosed
By BASSEY BENSON Akwa Ibom’s Lagos Tower & the Transparency Question AKWA Ibom State’s decision to invest in an 18-storey commercial building in Lagos has opened a new debate about public spending, procurement transparency and the right of citizens to know how government funds are being committed. The project, known as the Ibom Tower, has […]
‘Support the Troops’: Asaba Monarch Pushes For Better Military Pay & Welfare
By NWAFOR AZINGE THE Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN, OON, has called for a major improvement in the salaries, allowances and general welfare of members of the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies. The traditional ruler argued that personnel who risk their lives to defend the country should receive […]
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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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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 […]
Akwa Ibom Bets On Lagos Property Market To Diversify Revenue With 18-Storey Ibom Tower
By IFIOK UDOM A State-Owned Asset With a Commercial Ambition AKWA Ibom State is seeking to deepen its revenue base beyond crude oil by developing an 18-storey commercial property in one of Nigeria’s most valuable real estate markets. The Ibom Tower, located on Abayode Cole Crescent in Victoria Island, Lagos, is being positioned by the […]
MTN Nigeria @25: Telecom Giant Celebrates Connectivity, Warns Subscribers Of Fake 25GB Giveaway
By TOSI ORE A Quarter-Century of Connecting Nigerians MTN Nigeria is marking 25 years of operations in the country with a celebration of its contribution to telecommunications and digital connectivity. The company announced the milestone through its verified X account under the campaign theme, “We’ve Come A Long Way.” The anniversary message highlighted the millions […]
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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 […]
₦600 Million, A ‘Ghost’ Agency & ₦24 Billion: The Questions Hanging Over Tinubu’s Presidency
By MAYOR KACHALLA A Presidency, an Allegation & a Trail of Questions FEW allegations involving the Nigerian presidency can be dismissed as mere political noise when they raise questions that strike at the heart of public finance, appointments and institutional accountability. The controversy surrounding Prince Adeyemi and his claims about an alleged federal appointment has […]
Oborevwori Gifts Delta NUJ 18-Seater Bus, Reaffirms Media Partnership
By PAULINA NZERUBE DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has presented a brand-new 18-seater Toyota Hiace bus to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council. The vehicle is expected to improve the mobility and operational capacity of journalists across the state. The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, presented the bus […]
Delta Suspends Works Commissioner Izeze Indefinitely Over Alleged Assault On Temple
By PAULINA NZERUBE THE Delta State Government has suspended its Works Commissioner, Reuben Izeze, indefinitely over allegations surrounding the assault of Simon Mudi, also known as Temple. The suspension took effect immediately. The Secretary to the State Government, Kingsley Eze Emu, announced the decision in a statement on Monday 10 August 2026. Emu said the […]