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Simon Ekpa’s Prison Term Reduced To Four Years After Finnish Appeal
By ANITA KNIGHT A Finnish Court of Appeal has reduced Simon Ekpa’s six-year prison sentence to four years while upholding his conviction on terrorism-related charges, according to a report by Finnish media. The decision followed an appeal by Ekpa against the judgment of the Päijät-Häme District Court, which sentenced him to six years in prison […]
First Niger Bridge Reopens As FG Moves To Overhaul Benin–Asaba Highway
By PAULINA NZERUBE FG Reopens First Niger Bridge, Orders Benin–Asaba Highway Redesign After Contract Cancellation THE Federal Government has reopened the First Niger Bridge linking Asaba, Delta State, and Onitsha, Anambra State, following major rehabilitation works aimed at improving structural safety, strengthening security and restoring smoother movement between Nigeria’s South-South and South-East regions. At the […]
From Osubi to Okwagbe: Six Arrested In Delta Police Operations Against Violent Crime
By MAY ETAGHERURE ATUZULO & UCHE OGBODO THE Delta State Police Command has intensified its operations against violent crime, arresting six suspects in separate incidents involving alleged armed robbery, a stabbing during a suspected robbery attempt and a residential burglary. The operations, carried out across three police divisions, also resulted in the recovery of three […]
Abuja Set For 21km Road-Racing Fiesta As Half Marathon Returns
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH Third Edition Targets Sporting Growth THE streets of Abuja will provide the setting for the third PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon on 14 November 2026, as the 21-kilometre event returns with ambitions to strengthen road racing and promote an active lifestyle. Organised by Nilayo Sports Management Limited, the competition […]
Economic Recovery Or Everyday Hardship? FG’s Petrol Intervention Reopens The Accountability Debate
By TIMOTHY HAGGERTY-NWOKOLO A Fuel Discount at the Centre of a Bigger Economic Debate THE Federal Government’s 30-day petrol price intervention has brought Nigeria’s economic reform programme back into focus, raising questions about the relationship between reported economic growth and the daily struggles of households. Announced on 8 October by Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister […]
CBN’s Single-Digit Inflation Ambition Puts Food Prices, Power Supply & Investment In Focus
By OBI DAVIES CBN Targets Single-Digit Inflation as Nigeria Pushes Reforms to Ease Economic Pressure Inflation Declines, but the Cost-of-Living Challenge Remains THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has pledged to sustain its monetary policy efforts until inflation falls to single digits, arguing that the recent decline in price increases, although significant, has yet to […]
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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
Nigeria Faces A Double Oil Challenge: $106 Crude, Slower Demand & Petrol-Price Uncertainty
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH Rising Crude Prices Complicate Nigeria’s Energy Outlook INTERNATIONAL crude oil prices have climbed sharply, renewing concerns about petrol affordability in Nigeria even as the Federal Government maintains a temporary discount for eligible customers of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). Brent crude futures increased by $2.09, or two per cent, to […]
Dangote Promises IPO Access For Small Subscribers, Unveils Petrochemical Ambitions
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE ALIKO Dangote, President and Chief Executive of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, has announced plans to increase the facility’s refining capacity from 500,000 barrels to 1.4 million barrels per day by early 2029. He disclosed the target on Monday during the refinery’s final initial public offering (IPO) roadshow in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The […]
Beyond Cattle & Poultry: Edo’s New Drive To Modernise Livestock Production
By TOSAN OYAKHILOME-AKAHOMEN A New Direction for Edo’s Livestock Sector EDO State is looking beyond traditional livestock production as it seeks to expand food production, attract investment and create employment through a more modern animal-husbandry industry. The state government’s latest move has taken the search for technology and expertise beyond Nigeria’s borders. Officials represented Edo […]
Frozen Without Notice: Where Banks’ Powers End & Customers’ Rights Begin
By HAPPINESS OLUOMA OGUAGHAMBA When Access to Your Money Suddenly Stops FOR many bank customers, the first sign that something is wrong comes when a routine transaction fails. A transfer will not go through. An ATM withdrawal is declined. The banking application displays a restriction. The customer may have received no telephone call, warning or letter. […]
Politics
Economic Recovery Or Everyday Hardship? FG’s Petrol Intervention Reopens The Accountability Debate
By TIMOTHY HAGGERTY-NWOKOLO A Fuel Discount at the Centre of a Bigger Economic Debate THE Federal Government’s 30-day petrol price intervention has brought Nigeria’s economic reform programme back into focus, raising questions about the relationship between reported economic growth and the daily struggles of households. Announced on 8 October by Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister […]
Nigeria’s Voter Apathy Challenge: Insecurity, Hardship & Distrust Threaten 2027 Polls
By FIDELUS ZWANSON 103.4 Million Registered Voters, but Will Nigerians Turn Out in 2027? A Growing Electorate, a Persistent Democratic Challenge NIGERIA’S electoral register has expanded to 103,428,715 voters, creating a substantial pool of citizens who could shape the country’s political future. Yet, behind this impressive figure lies a persistent democratic challenge: millions of registered […]
₦1.3 Trillion Allegation: Calls Grow For EFCC Probe & Accountability In Delta
By BUCHI CLINTON A Financial Allegation That Demands Evidence AN allegation involving ₦1.3 trillion in public funds raises questions that demand serious scrutiny, documentary evidence and clear answers from the relevant authorities. In Delta State, the call for an investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) reflects a broader demand for transparency, responsible management […]
Countdown To 2027: What Voters Need To Know Before Nigeria Goes To The Polls
By MELVIN KOFFA Nigeria’s 2027 Elections: 94 Days to Polls as INEC Timetable Sets Key Deadlines Countdown Begins as Election Day Approaches NIGERIA has 94 days to prepare for the first round of its 2027 general elections, with voters scheduled to elect the president, senators and members of the House of Representatives on Saturday 16 […]