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Family Rejects Claim Of Achebe Hope Foundation, Warns Of Legal Action
Family Disputes Foundation’s Claim of Literary Link Chinua Achebe Estate Distances from Self-Styled Foundation THE Chinua Achebe Estate has formally distanced itself from the recently announced Achebe Hope Foundation, rejecting claims by Chief Alex Ubaka Achebe that he is related to the late literary giant, Professor Chinua Achebe. According to the Estate, Ubaka is unknown […]
From FESTAC To The Atlantic: The Voyage Reconnecting Africa With Its Diaspora
THE HERITAGE VOYAGE OF RETURN: SOYNIKA, FESTAC, AND THE RECLAIMING OF PAN-AFRICAN IDENTITY Retracing the Atlantic Routes of Enslavement THE history of the transatlantic slave trade is one of the darkest chapters in global history. Millions of Africans were forcibly removed from their homelands over centuries, transported across the Atlantic to the Americas, the Caribbean, […]
Cement Price Surge To ₦15,000 Sends Shockwaves Through Nigeria’s Construction Sector
Cement Price Spike Disrupts Housing Projects A sharp increase in cement prices across Nigeria is sending shockwaves through the construction and real estate sectors, raising concerns over delays, cost overruns, and the possible abandonment of housing projects. Across several parts of the country, a 50-kilogram bag of cement now sells between ₦11,500 and ₦15,000, compared […]
Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price To ₦1,175 Per Litre, Diesel To ₦1,620
Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol, Diesel Depot Prices DANGOTE Petroleum Refinery has raised its ex-depot prices for petrol and diesel, marking the fourth adjustment within two weeks and signalling increasing pressure in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum market. Under the new pricing template communicated to fuel marketers, the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as […]
When Political Sons Challenge Their Godfathers In Akwa Ibom
By SOLOMON JOHNNY A New Chapter in Akwa Ibom’s Political Drama RECENT political exchanges in Akwa Ibom State appear to reveal a familiar pattern in Nigerian politics: the complicated relationship between political godfathers and the leaders who eventually inherit their influence. Within the span of a few days, two prominent figures—Umo Eno and Godswill Akpabio—publicly criticised […]
Ambition, Power & A Coup: Helen Gomwalk In Nigeria’s 1976 Crisis
Ambition in Nigeria’s Turbulent 1970s IN the early 1970s, Helen Gomwalk was one of the most visible and influential women in Nigeria’s elite social and political circles. Wealthy, well-connected and ambitious, she reportedly set herself a bold personal goal: to become Nigeria’s first female millionaire by 1977. But history took a different turn. By 1976—just […]
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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 […]
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Cement Price Surge To ₦15,000 Sends Shockwaves Through Nigeria’s Construction Sector
Cement Price Spike Disrupts Housing Projects A sharp increase in cement prices across Nigeria is sending shockwaves through the construction and real estate sectors, raising concerns over delays, cost overruns, and the possible abandonment of housing projects. Across several parts of the country, a 50-kilogram bag of cement now sells between ₦11,500 and ₦15,000, compared […]
Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price To ₦995 Amid Global Oil Tensions
Refinery Adjusts Price as Global Oil Market Tightens THE Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has raised its petrol gantry price to ₦995 per litre, marking another increase in domestic fuel pricing amid rising global crude oil costs linked to tensions in the Middle East. The adjustment comes only days after the refinery increased its ex-depot […]
Promises on Hold: Nigeria’s Customer Service Crisis
Nigerian Brands and the Customer Service Paradox Nigeria’s digital economy is expanding rapidly, driven by innovation in banking, telecommunications and financial technology. Advertising campaigns promise seamless transactions, instant responses and customer-first experiences. Yet for many Nigerians, the daily reality tells a different story. Behind the polished commercials and sleek mobile apps lies a growing frustration: […]
Akwa Ibom To Inject ₦20 Million Into Ward Cooperatives, Eno Tells Women
Governor Encourages Women’s Economic Participation GOVERNOR Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has urged women across the state to take advantage of the cooperative empowerment initiative introduced by his administration to enhance economic development and personal growth. The governor made the call during the grand finale of the women sensitisation tour on civic responsibilities held […]
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When Political Sons Challenge Their Godfathers In Akwa Ibom
By SOLOMON JOHNNY A New Chapter in Akwa Ibom’s Political Drama RECENT political exchanges in Akwa Ibom State appear to reveal a familiar pattern in Nigerian politics: the complicated relationship between political godfathers and the leaders who eventually inherit their influence. Within the span of a few days, two prominent figures—Umo Eno and Godswill Akpabio—publicly criticised […]
Ambition, Power & A Coup: Helen Gomwalk In Nigeria’s 1976 Crisis
Ambition in Nigeria’s Turbulent 1970s IN the early 1970s, Helen Gomwalk was one of the most visible and influential women in Nigeria’s elite social and political circles. Wealthy, well-connected and ambitious, she reportedly set herself a bold personal goal: to become Nigeria’s first female millionaire by 1977. But history took a different turn. By 1976—just […]
Tinubu’s Reform Gamble: Inside The Push To Reshape Nigeria’s Political & Economic System
By ABIOLA AREMU OGUNLADE Tinubu’s Reform Gamble: Inside the Push to Reshape Nigeria’s Political and Economic System SINCE assuming office in May 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has embarked on a series of sweeping policy decisions that supporters describe as a deliberate attempt to fundamentally restructure Nigeria’s political and economic architecture. The reforms—ranging from fuel subsidy […]
Oborevwori Links Infrastructure Drive To APC Dominance In Delta
Governor Touts Development Projects DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has declared that the state has become a “no-go area” for opposition political parties, attributing the development to the infrastructure projects carried out by his administration in less than three years. The governor made the remark on Friday while inaugurating the 4.8-kilometre Oko–Amakom/Oko-Obiokpu/Oko-Anala Road in Oko […]