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Nigeria Blazes To Gold, Defends 4x100m Relay Title
Nigeria Retains Sprint Relay Crown in Accra TEAM Nigeria’s women’s 4x100m relay squad delivered a commanding performance to win gold at the African Athletics Championships in Accra, successfully defending their continental title. The quartet of Rosemary Nwankwo, Obi Jennifer Chukwuka, Rosemary Chukwuma and Miracle Ezechukwu stormed to victory in a time of 42.94 seconds, fending […]
Falconets Face Spain, China Test In Tough World Cup Group
Falconets Draw Tough Group in Poland NIGERIA’S U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, have been handed a challenging path at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after being drawn alongside Spain, China PR and debutants New Caledonia in Group F. The draw ceremony for the tournament’s 12th edition took place in Łódź, Poland, setting […]
Nigeria Tops Medal Table With 24 Haul At African Weightlifting Championships
Nigeria Extends Dominance in Continental Weightlifting TEAM Nigeria has reinforced its dominance at the 2026 Senior African Weightlifting Championships in Ismailia, Egypt, climbing to the top of the medals table with an impressive haul of 24 medals. The competition, which doubles as a qualification pathway for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, has seen Nigerian […]
Tinubu, Trump Confirm Major Counterterror Operation In Lake Chad Region
Nigeria, US Deepen Counterterror Alliance After Killing of ISIS Commander Joint Military Operation Targets Senior Terror Figure NIGERIA and the United States have confirmed a joint military operation that led to the killing of a senior commander of the Islamic State group in the Lake Chad Basin, marking one of the most significant counterterrorism strikes […]
Inside Akwa Ibom’s Oil-Rich Community Where Children Learn Amid Ruins
Neglected School Raises Questions Over Oil Wealth FRESH concerns have emerged over the state of public education infrastructure in parts of Akwa Ibom State following reports that the only school serving an oil-producing community has fallen into severe disrepair despite the state’s substantial revenue earnings from crude oil allocations. The report has reignited debate around […]
Race For Continental Ticket Begins As NFF Unveils Federation Cup Draw
Historic Competition Returns With Fresh Drama THE 2026 President Federation Cup has taken a major step forward following the release of Round of 64 fixtures by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The draw signals the start of another edition of Nigeria’s most prestigious knockout football tournament, known for its unpredictability and rich legacy. With a […]
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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. […]
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 […]
Business
Egg Prices Soar As Poultry Crisis Deepens, Nigerians Cut Back On Protein
A Staple Slips Out of Reach ACROSS Nigeria, eggs—once a reliable and affordable protein source—are gradually disappearing from household menus as prices surge to record levels. For families like that of Isioma, a teenager in a low-income household, the change has been stark. Meals that once featured eggs regularly are now rationed or eliminated altogether, […]
Oborevwori’s Tourism Drive Positions Delta as Emerging Hospitality Hub
Delta’s Hospitality Sector Gains Momentum STAKEHOLDERS in Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality industry have commended Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, for policies they say are transforming the state into a leading destination for conferences and leisure. The commendation came during the 2026 Annual Hospitality and Catering Professionals Conference organised by the Nigeria Hospitality and Catering Institute […]
Tinubu Unveils $20 Billion FDI Vision, Pushes Africa-First Economic Strategy
Nigeria Sets Ambitious FDI Target PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has projected that Nigeria could attract nearly $20 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2026, signalling renewed optimism around the country’s economic outlook. Speaking at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, the President attributed the expected inflows to ongoing reforms focused on transparency, efficiency, […]
Beyond Funding: The Hidden Weakness Holding Back Small Businesses
The Quiet Financial Crisis Inside SME Growth A structural problem, not just a funding gap ACROSS Nigeria’s small business landscape, access to capital is often blamed for slow growth—but financial experts argue that the deeper challenge lies in weak financial structuring. This concern was echoed by digital lender FairMoney, which recently called on SMEs to […]
Politics
Inside APC’s Internal Democracy Crisis: Court Battles, Endorsements & Power Struggles Across Nigeria
Growing Fault Lines Ahead of 2027 AS Nigeria’s political landscape gradually shifts toward the 2027 general elections, internal tensions within the ruling All Progressives Congress are increasingly exposing deep concerns over candidate imposition, factional rivalries, disputed congresses, and allegations of weakened internal democracy across several states. What began as isolated protests by aggrieved aspirants in […]
Protests Erupt Over Endorsement Moves Ahead of APC Primaries in Delta
Crisis Brews Over Endorsement Strategy FRESH tensions have surfaced within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State as aspirants push back against moves by party leaders to endorse preferred candidates ahead of internal primaries. The development has triggered protests and allegations of attempts to sideline eligible party members in the candidate selection process. Allegations […]
How Pride Killed Power: The Fall Of Tywin Lannister & The Danger Of Untouchable Authority
AT its core, this moment is not just a killing—it is the collapse of an entire philosophy of power. In the movie series Games of Thrones, for years, Tywin Lannister ruled Westeros not as a king, but as something far more dangerous: an unquestioned authority. But power built on fear carries a fatal flaw—it depends […]
Tinubu’s Seaport Priorities Spark Fresh Demands From Oil-Rich Akwa Ibom
By IDONGESIT ISONG Rising Agitations Over Ibom Deep Seaport RENEWED calls for the development of the Ibom Deep Seaport have intensified public debate over the distribution of federal infrastructure projects across Nigeria, particularly between oil-producing states and other regions. The discussion follows growing concerns that despite earlier campaign assurances, the proposed seaport in Akwa Ibom […]