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FG Moves Against LPG Hoarding As Cooking Gas Prices Surge
By UWAKMFON DAN Federal Government Unveils Emergency Measures on LPG Pricing THE Federal Government has ordered an intensified crackdown on the hoarding, diversion and illegal storage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), popularly known as cooking gas, as part of efforts to halt rising prices and guarantee stable supply across the country. The directive was issued by […]
Oborevwori Moves To Commission Oghareki Technical College As Final Preparations Begin
Delta Nears Completion of Another Flagship Technical Education Project THE Delta State Government has announced that the newly constructed Model Technical College in Oghareki, Ethiope West Local Government Area, is approaching completion and will soon be inaugurated by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as part of the administration’s ongoing drive to strengthen technical and vocational education across […]
Asagba Of Asaba Backs WASPEN’s Campaign Against Hospital Malnutrition
Traditional institutions, healthcare professionals and nutrition experts are intensifying calls for improved nutritional care in hospitals as concerns grow over the impact of malnutrition on patient recovery and healthcare outcomes across Nigeria and West Africa. Monarch Endorses Push for Better Clinical Nutrition THE Asagba of Asaba, Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, has thrown his weight behind efforts […]
Popular Vote vs Electoral Power: The Battle Over How America Elects Its Presidents
The Electoral College & the Enduring Debate Over Democratic Representation When More Votes Were Not Enough THE 2016 U.S. presidential election produced a result that challenged conventional assumptions about democratic elections. Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton won the national popular vote by nearly 2.9 million ballots, yet Republican candidate Donald Trump emerged as president. The outcome […]
Defections, Governance & The Search For Development In Delta State
By OCHUKO EDAFE As political alignments shift ahead of the 2027 elections, questions are emerging over whether changes in party loyalty are translating into tangible improvements in the lives of citizens across Delta State. Political Defections and Growing Expectations THE movement of politicians and grassroots political leaders from one party to another has become a recurring […]
AI Can Strengthen Nigeria’s Fight Against Insecurity, Expert Says
Expert Advocates Greater AI Adoption in Nigeria ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) is increasingly emerging as a critical tool in addressing modern security challenges and accelerating socio-economic development, according to technology expert and cyber safety advocate, Ms. Tinuola Popoola. Speaking in Abuja, Popoola described AI as one of the most transformative technologies of the digital age, capable […]
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Inside Calabar’s Forgotten Infectious Disease Hospital
The Hospital Meant to Fight Infectious Diseases TUCKED away along New Edgerley Road in Calabar, behind Zenith Bank’s Chamley Branch and a short distance from the bustling Watt Market, stands the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH), officially known as the Dr. Lawrence Henshaw Memorial Hospital. Established to serve as a frontline facility for the diagnosis and […]
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: […]
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World Cup Without Nigeria Leaves Viewing Centres Struggling For Survival
Nigeria’s Absence Takes Toll on Viewing Centre Business THE excitement that usually accompanies the FIFA World Cup appears noticeably subdued across Kwara State, where viewing centre operators are grappling with poor patronage during the ongoing 2026 tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. For many operators who invested heavily in subscriptions and facility […]
Jet A1 Price Surge Hits Airlines Hard, United Nigeria Reports ₦10 Billion Setback
Rising Fuel Costs Shake Airline Operations UNITED Nigeria Airlines has disclosed that it suffered losses estimated at ₦10 billion within a three-month period as soaring aviation fuel prices and global supply disruptions intensified pressure on Nigeria’s airline industry. The airline’s Executive Chairman, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, attributed the losses largely to the sharp increase in Jet […]
Why Your Next iPhone Could Cost More As Apple Battles Memory Chip Crunch
Apple Faces Rising Costs as AI Boom Reshapes Global Tech Supply Chains APPLE has indicated that consumers may soon face higher prices across parts of its product lineup as the global race to build artificial intelligence infrastructure drives up the cost of critical semiconductor components. The development comes as the technology giant grapples with a […]
CBN Raises NTB Allocation After ₦1.86 Trillion Subscription Flood
Massive Demand Greets Federal Government Debt Offer NIGERIA’S fixed-income market recorded another major milestone as investors subscribed approximately ₦1.86 trillion to a ₦1 trillion Treasury Bills auction offered by the Federal Government through the Central Bank of Nigeria. The auction outcome reflects strong investor confidence in government securities and highlights the growing attractiveness of fixed-income […]
Politics
Defections, Governance & The Search For Development In Delta State
By OCHUKO EDAFE As political alignments shift ahead of the 2027 elections, questions are emerging over whether changes in party loyalty are translating into tangible improvements in the lives of citizens across Delta State. Political Defections and Growing Expectations THE movement of politicians and grassroots political leaders from one party to another has become a recurring […]
Ijala Communities Press INEC For Electoral Ward, Cite Population & Economic Significance
Warri Delineation Dispute Deepens as Itsekiri Communities Seek Creation of Ijala Ward Communities Push for Greater Political Representation THE controversy surrounding the ongoing electoral ward delineation exercise in Delta State’s Warri Federal Constituency has taken a new turn, as four oil-producing Itsekiri communities formally demanded the creation of a separate electoral ward to be known […]
The Hausa Question: Examining Power, Identity & Leadership In Northern Nigeria
By OLUGBENE MAALOO A Debate Rooted in History FOR decades, the phrase “Hausa-Fulani” has been used in political discussions to describe a dominant bloc in Northern Nigeria. Yet historians, political analysts and ethnic scholars continue to debate whether the term accurately reflects the complex realities of power, identity and governance in the region. The debate has […]
Oborevwori Hails Oyebanji’s Historic Re-Election Victory In Ekiti
Historic Mandate from the Electorate DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, on his historic re-election victory, describing the outcome as a strong endorsement of effective leadership and people-focused governance. In a statement issued through his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori said the overwhelming […]