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Malawi Sweep Aside Nigeria, Stay Perfect At Africa Netball Cup
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH THE Malawi Queens continued their impressive run at the Africa Netball Cup in Kenya with a commanding 82–22 victory over Nigeria. Malawi controlled the contest from the opening whistle. The defending champions quickly imposed their attacking style and kept Nigeria under constant pressure. Nigeria struggled to contain the Queens as Malawi […]
Nigerian Junior Golfers Shine On Global Stage In Scotland
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE FIVE promising Nigerian junior golfers have taken an important step onto the international stage after representing the country at the World Schools Games Golf Championships in St Andrews, Scotland. The championship, held from 14 to 16 September, brought together young golfers from different countries. For Nigeria’s five-member contingent, the […]
Nigeria’s Chess Teams Face Fightback Mission After Round 6 Losses
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI NIGERIA’S men’s and women’s chess teams suffered setbacks in Round 6 of the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The men endured a heavy 4–0 defeat to Vietnam, while the women fell 3–1 to Austria. As a result, both teams remain on six match points after six rounds of the global […]
Handball: Nigeria Beat Côte d’Ivoire, Chase World Cup Ticket
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH NIGERIA’S U-18 men’s handball team kept its World Championship qualification hopes alive with a 31–26 victory over Côte d’Ivoire in Abidjan. The Nigerian youngsters produced a disciplined performance in Monday’s 5th–8th placement match at the Africa Men’s Youth Handball Championship. They led 13–11 at the interval before finishing strongly to beat […]
Falconets’ World Cup Dream Ends As Team Returns To Nigeria
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE NIGERIA’S U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, have returned home after their quarter-final exit from the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. The team arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Monday evening. Acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr. Emmanuel Ikpeme, […]
The Hotel, The Rice Price & The Coup: How 1979 Became Liberia’s Year Of Rupture
By FRANKLIN FRANCIS FREY The Symbolism of Hotel Africa IN 1979, Liberia was preparing to place itself at the centre of continental diplomacy. President William R. Tolbert Jr. was due to host the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) summit in Monrovia. The occasion offered Liberia an opportunity to present itself as a confident African state […]
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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
Akwa Ibom Backs Seplat Partnership As Eno Welcomes New CEO Effiong Okon
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH AKWA Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has assured investors of his administration’s continued support, saying the state will protect legitimate investments and provide an environment conducive to business growth. Eno gave the assurance when the management of Seplat Energy, led by its chairman, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, visited him at the […]
Nigeria’s Inflation Falls To 15.39%, But 68% Of Poor Households Still Feel The Squeeze
By FIDELUS ZWANSON NIGERIA’S inflation rate is showing signs of moderation, but the improvement is not being experienced equally across households and businesses. Headline inflation slowed to 15.39% year-on-year in August 2026, down marginally from 15.43% in July, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The figure represents the third consecutive month of moderation. On […]
Oborevwori’s Empowerment Plan Targets ₦5 Billion Injection Into Delta Grassroots Economy — Aniagwu
By PAULINA NZERUBE THE Delta State Government says its economic reforms and empowerment programmes are aimed at increasing residents’ purchasing power and stimulating activities at the grassroots. Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this on Friday during a press briefing in Asaba. ₦5bn Target for 100,000 Residents Aniagwu said the […]
From The Filling Station To The Kitchen: Rising Energy Costs Stretch Nigerian Families
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH NIGERIAN households are facing another round of pressure as rising energy costs increasingly stretch family budgets. The latest increase in cooking gas prices has come on top of higher transportation costs following the recent rise in petrol prices. In Lagos, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) was reported at about ₦1,600 per kilogramme at […]
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The Hotel, The Rice Price & The Coup: How 1979 Became Liberia’s Year Of Rupture
By FRANKLIN FRANCIS FREY The Symbolism of Hotel Africa IN 1979, Liberia was preparing to place itself at the centre of continental diplomacy. President William R. Tolbert Jr. was due to host the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) summit in Monrovia. The occasion offered Liberia an opportunity to present itself as a confident African state […]
The Looting Question: Six Years On, Has Nigeria Broken Its Corruption Cycle?
By CHIEDU EZEANAH A Review of a Persistent National Question “WHY looting may not stop” is an intentionally uncomfortable title. Ugochukwu Ejinkeonye‘s book, NIGERIA: Why Looting May Not Stop, does not merely ask why public officials steal. It examines the social and political environment in which public resources can be diverted, political power can become a […]
Unity, Dialogue & Peace: The Expanding Role Of Akwa Ibom’s Traditional Institution
By OFFIONG ARCHIBONG The Traditional Institution & a Changing Role AKWA Ibom State’s traditional institution occupies a distinctive position in the social and cultural life of its communities. Royal fathers remain custodians of history, customs and communal values, but their relevance increasingly extends beyond ceremonial responsibilities. At the centre of this institution is His Eminence […]
2027: Aniagwu Says Oborevwori’s Projects, Not Opposition Attacks, Will Define Campaign
By PAULINA NZERUBE Oborevwori to Campaign on Record DELTA State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, says Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s campaign for the 2027 governorship election will focus on the administration’s record of performance rather than propaganda or political mudslinging. Aniagwu made the position known in separate media appearances while discussing […]