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Super Eagles Touch Down In Russia Ahead Of Tuesday’s Friendly
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI THE Super Eagles have arrived in Russia ahead of their international friendly against the hosts on Tuesday 6 October 2026. The Nigerian delegation left Abuja on Thursday and arrived at Nizhny Novgorod International Airport, also known as Strigino International Airport, on Friday. From there, the team will continue preparations for the encounter […]
Public Servants Begin Three-Day Nationwide Warning Strike Over Unresolved Demands
By BIMBO ADEYEMI PUBLIC servants across the federal, state and local government levels have begun a three-day nationwide warning strike over unresolved demands by the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council. The industrial action commenced at midnight on Friday 2nd October, and is scheduled to end on Sunday 4th October 2026. In a circular issued […]
Nigeria Face Five Nations At Inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup Festival
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH NIGERIA’S young Super Eagles have been drawn into Group A of the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026 in Azerbaijan. The tournament will run from 24 to 30 October, bringing together youth teams from around the world. Nigeria will face Cyprus, Gambia, Jordan, Pakistan and South Sudan in the […]
Nigeria’s Transport Crisis: Why Better Roads Alone Cannot Make Journeys Safer
By JOANNA ILUSANMI FOR many Nigerians, travelling on a major highway still involves an uncomfortable calculation of risk. Potholes force drivers to slow down or swerve. Broken-down trucks occupy lanes. At night, poor markings can make already dangerous roads harder to navigate. Meanwhile, pedestrians, motorcycles and vehicles often compete for limited road space. The consequences […]
Super Sand Eagles Face Senegal In Double-Header Before Ghana Battle
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE NIGERIA’S Super Sand Eagles will face Senegal in a two-match international friendly series as they step up preparations for the 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The two West African sides will meet at the Murtala Muhammed Square Beach Soccer Arena in Kaduna. The first match is […]
Swift Telephone Network Secures NCC Unified Access Licence
By TOSI ORE SWIFT Telephone Network Limited (STN) has secured a Unified Access Service Licence (UASL) from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), opening a new phase for the indigenous telecommunications company. According to the company, the licence follows years of regulatory engagement, planning and efforts to rebuild its operations. STN said it formally applied for […]
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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
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 […]
Delta Opens Free EV Skills Workshop For Youths, Mechanics In Asaba, Warri
By UCHE OGBODO Training for a Changing Automotive Industry THE Delta State Government has partnered with EV Automobiles Limited to launch a free practical skills acquisition workshop focused on electric vehicles and sustainable transportation. The programme is designed to equip youths, artisans and automobile technicians with technical skills needed in the emerging electric-mobility sector. The […]
Politics
Oborevwori Mourns Adiotomre, Hails Late Elder’s Wisdom & Statesmanship
By MAY ETAGHERURE ATUZULO DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has mourned the death of Chief Mike Adiotomre, an elder statesman and political leader from Ovu-Inland in Ethiope East Local Government Area. Adiotomre died at the age of 88. In a condolence statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the governor […]
Governors Of 1999–2007: Comparing The Records Of Nigeria’s First Democratic Governors
By DAVID JOHN-FLUKE A Generation That Inherited a Difficult System WHEN Nigeria returned to civilian rule in 1999, the governors who assumed office faced states emerging from years of military rule, weak institutions, infrastructure deficits and limited fiscal capacity. That first generation of Fourth Republic governors therefore governed at a particularly important moment. They were […]
Six Zones, 42 States & A New Nigeria? The Facts Behind The Viral Geopolitical Bill
By TIMOTHY HAGGERTY-NWOKOLO A Viral Bill With No Legislative Footprint A striking political message has been circulating across Facebook, presenting a sweeping restructuring of Nigeria as the “Nigeria Geo-Political Zone Bill 2026.” The message claims that, from 1st October 2026, Nigeria would operate four levels of government — federal, zonal, state and local. It further […]
Aniagwu: Delta Empowerment Programme To Boost Purchasing Power, Local Economy
By PAULINA NZERUBE Empowerment as Economic Cushion THE Delta State Government is intensifying grassroots empowerment programmes as part of efforts to cushion the impact of prevailing economic policies and strengthen residents’ purchasing power. Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this while appearing on TVC’s Politics Tonight. He said the administration […]