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Brazil’s Lula Defends Vatican Voice, Criticizes Trump’s Global Rhetoric
A Diplomatic Rift Takes Shape A fresh layer of tension has emerged in global politics as Brazil’s President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, publicly defended Pope Leo XIV while sharply criticising Donald Trump over remarks tied to the ongoing Iran conflict. The exchange underscores a widening divide between competing visions of global leadership—one rooted in […]
Eno Unveils Aviation Ministry As Akwa Ibom Airport Goes International
By UBONGABASI LINUS International Status Marks Turning Point AKWA Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has declared that the upgrade of Victor Attah International Airport to international status will drive economic growth beyond the state, positioning it as a strategic hub within the Gulf of Guinea. Speaking after returning from the maiden international flight from Accra, the […]
From Vision To Action: New DOU VC Charts Course For Innovation & Global Impact
Aghalino Formally Assumes Duty THE new Vice-Chancellor of Dennis Osadebay University, Professor Samuel Ovuete Aghalino, has officially assumed office following an inaugural thanksgiving service held at the Chapel of Resurrection on campus. The ceremony marked the formal transition of leadership and set the tone for a new phase in the university’s development trajectory. Clergy Emphasise […]
Before AI & Algorithms: How A 9th-Century Scholar Shaped The Digital World
By IHTESHAM ALI A Forgotten Architect of the Digital Age LONG before the rise of artificial intelligence, software engineering, and global data systems, a 9th-century scholar working in Baghdad laid the intellectual foundation for what would become the modern digital world. Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi, a mathematician of the Islamic Golden Age, authored a text […]
2027: Opposition Faces Internal Storm As Defections Loom, Coalition Talks Deepen
A Fragile Opposition on the Edge of Reconfiguration NIGERIA’S opposition bloc is entering a tense and uncertain phase ahead of the 2027 general elections, as internal divisions, legal disputes, and rising individual ambitions threaten the fragile unity recently projected at the Ibadan political summit. Despite earlier commitments to present a united front, emerging developments suggest […]
2027: Ijeh Calls For Political Harmony, Praises Oborevwori’s Development Agenda In Delta
Unity, Development, and Political Stability in Focus DELTA State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Chief Dr. Darlington Nnamdi Ijeh, has called on political leaders, stakeholders, and residents of Oshimili South to deepen unity and maintain a shared commitment to development as the political atmosphere gradually builds toward the 2027 general elections. He stressed that sustained […]
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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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Fuel Cost Pressure Mounts As Dangote Refinery Pushes Diesel To ₦1,800
Diesel Price Surge Hits Nigerian Market DANGOTE Refinery has raised the price of diesel to ₦1,800 per litre, marking a significant increase that is expected to ripple across multiple sectors of the Nigerian economy. The adjustment underscores persistent volatility in the country’s downstream petroleum market, where pricing continues to reflect both domestic and global pressures. […]
Strait of Hormuz Tensions Push Oil Prices Higher As Iran–US Standoff Intensifies
Oil Markets React to Escalating Iran–US Tensions GLOBAL oil prices climbed after reports that Iran has hardened its position on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint, while also accusing the United States of undermining diplomatic trust. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important oil transit routes, handling a […]
Customers Protest ATM Card Fee Hike, Urge CBN To Review New Charges
Fresh ATM Card Charges Trigger Customer Backlash BANK customers across Nigeria have expressed frustration over the recent increase in ATM card issuance and replacement fees, calling on the Central Bank of Nigeria to intervene and review rising banking costs. The complaints followed a new directive that raised the fee for regular debit and credit card […]
Imported Car Prices Remain High Despite Nigeria’s New Tariff Relief
Tariff Cut Sparks Hope, But Prices Stay High THE Federal Government’s recent decision to reduce tariffs on imported vehicles was expected to ease pressure on consumers and lower transport costs. Instead, industry checks suggest the anticipated relief may be limited, as hidden charges, exchange-rate pressures, and port-related costs continue to inflate final vehicle prices. Under […]
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2027: Opposition Faces Internal Storm As Defections Loom, Coalition Talks Deepen
A Fragile Opposition on the Edge of Reconfiguration NIGERIA’S opposition bloc is entering a tense and uncertain phase ahead of the 2027 general elections, as internal divisions, legal disputes, and rising individual ambitions threaten the fragile unity recently projected at the Ibadan political summit. Despite earlier commitments to present a united front, emerging developments suggest […]
2027: Ijeh Calls For Political Harmony, Praises Oborevwori’s Development Agenda In Delta
Unity, Development, and Political Stability in Focus DELTA State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Chief Dr. Darlington Nnamdi Ijeh, has called on political leaders, stakeholders, and residents of Oshimili South to deepen unity and maintain a shared commitment to development as the political atmosphere gradually builds toward the 2027 general elections. He stressed that sustained […]
From Kingmaker To Hostage: How Elite Miscalculations Create Tyrants In Nigeria, Africa & Beyond
I. The Core Political Question AT the heart of this confrontation in Game of Thrones lies a timeless political dilemma: What happens when those who manufacture power lose the ability to control it? Cersei Lannister did not merely raise a son—she engineered a ruler. But like many political architects, she made a fatal miscalculation: she […]
Awards & Ambition: Oborevwori’s Urban Renewal Drive Earns National Recognition
Governor Bags Top Honours in Lagos DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, emerged as one of the biggest winners at the Silver Jubilee Awards of Independent Newspapers, held at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos. The governor clinched two major awards—Outstanding Independent Governor and Best Independent Governor in Urban Renewal for 2025—under the event’s theme, “Game […]