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Oborevwori Revives 23-Year-Old DELSU Senate Building, Invites Fresh Bids
Oborevwori Moves to End 23-Year Delay on DELSU Senate Building, Expands Infrastructure Drive Across Delta DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has taken a decisive step toward completing the long-abandoned Senate/Administrative Building at Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, as the state government officially invited qualified contractors to bid for the execution of the project […]
Flood Victims Reject Death Reports As Akwa Ibom Steps Up Drainage Cleanup
By UBONGABASI LINUS Nkemba Residents Correct Flood Narrative as Akwa Ibom Expands Emergency Response Across Uyo RESIDENTS of Nkemba Street in Uyo have challenged reports claiming that the recent flash floods in Akwa Ibom State claimed two lives within their community, insisting that although the disaster caused substantial destruction to homes and property, no resident died […]
How Cape Verde Built Africa’s Most Remarkable Football Project
Cape Verde’s Rise Demonstrates That Vision, Governance & Identity Matter More Than Population in Modern Football EVERY World Cup produces one team that captures the imagination of neutral supporters. At Morocco 2026, that team was Cape Verde. Their journey, however, deserves to be remembered for reasons far deeper than emotional admiration. The Blue Sharks exposed […]
2027 Race: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi Court A Changing Northern Electorate
2027 Election: New Political Calculations Reshape the Battle for Northern Nigeria Abuja Emerges as Centre of Pre-Election Negotiations NIGERIA’S political atmosphere is becoming increasingly active as major political actors intensify consultations ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Within Abuja’s hotels, private residences and political offices, discussions over coalition-building, candidate selection and regional support have become […]
Flamingos Complete World Cup Mission, Set For Group B Battle Against Korea DPR
Nigeria Clinches Another FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualification NIGERIA’S Flamingos have once again confirmed their status as one of Africa’s leading youth women’s football teams after securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The Nigerian girls defeated Benin Republic 5-3 in the second leg of the final qualifying round […]
Constitutional Reform: Experts Demand Greater Citizen Engagement Beyond State Police Debate
Stakeholders Push for Inclusive Constitutional Review as National Debate Widens Experts say proposed reforms on federalism, judiciary, elections & local governance require broader public understanding STAKEHOLDERS across Bauchi, Gombe and Jigawa states have called for a more inclusive and comprehensive public engagement process on the ongoing constitutional review by the National Assembly, arguing that Nigerians […]
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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
Global Investors Turn Attention To Nigeria As S&P Begins Frontier Market Review
S&P Watchlist Inclusion Signals Renewed International Confidence in Nigeria’s Capital Market Nigeria Moves Closer to Global Market Recognition NIGERIA has received a major boost in its quest to restore international investor confidence after S&P Dow Jones Indices included the country’s capital market on its 2027 Country Classification Watchlist for possible promotion to Frontier Market status. […]
How AI Could Revolutionise Credit Access For Millions Of Nigerian Borrowers
Beyond the ‘High-Risk’ Label: AI & Alternative Data Could Transform Lending in Nigeria Rethinking Nigeria’s Credit Risk Narrative FOR decades, Nigeria’s financial system has largely operated on one enduring assumption: that the average borrower represents a high lending risk. That perception has shaped how banks assess loan applications, determine interest rates and decide who deserves […]
Aniagwu Urges Delta Businesses To Invest Beyond Summit
Delta Government Calls for Greater Indigenous Investment at Economic Summit Private Sector Urged to Become Active Investors THE Delta State Government has called on indigenous businesses and members of the organised private sector to play a more active role in driving the state’s economic transformation, urging them to move beyond policy discussions and become direct […]
NMDPRA, Marketers Hold Talks On Affordable Fuel Prices
FG Engages Oil Marketers on Fuel Price Reduction Amid Declining Global Crude Oil Prices Government Convenes High-Level Industry Meeting THE Federal Government has initiated fresh consultations with major oil marketers aimed at reducing the retail price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), following the sustained decline in international crude oil prices. The strategic meeting, convened by […]
Politics
2027 Race: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi Court A Changing Northern Electorate
2027 Election: New Political Calculations Reshape the Battle for Northern Nigeria Abuja Emerges as Centre of Pre-Election Negotiations NIGERIA’S political atmosphere is becoming increasingly active as major political actors intensify consultations ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Within Abuja’s hotels, private residences and political offices, discussions over coalition-building, candidate selection and regional support have become […]
Constitutional Reform: Experts Demand Greater Citizen Engagement Beyond State Police Debate
Stakeholders Push for Inclusive Constitutional Review as National Debate Widens Experts say proposed reforms on federalism, judiciary, elections & local governance require broader public understanding STAKEHOLDERS across Bauchi, Gombe and Jigawa states have called for a more inclusive and comprehensive public engagement process on the ongoing constitutional review by the National Assembly, arguing that Nigerians […]
Political Parties Get Three-Day Reprieve As INEC Shifts 2027 Candidates’ Nomination Deadline
INEC Extends Deadline for 2027 Presidential, National Assembly Candidates’ Submission Electoral Commission Grants Parties Additional Time After Technical Challenges THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended by three days the deadline for political parties to submit the names and personal particulars of candidates contesting the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections, following appeals from […]
Sixty-Six Years After Independence: Why I Believe Nigeria Is Still Fighting An Unfinished Battle Over Power
By LAWAL ADETAYO The ‘Dan Fodio Estate’ Narrative: Why I Believe Nigeria Has Never Truly Escaped the Politics of Conquest This Is Not About Diplomacy—It Is About Asking Difficult Questions LET me begin with a confession. I am not interested in diplomatic language. I am not interested in pretending every uncomfortable conversation automatically amounts to hate […]