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World TB Day: Kaduna Urged To Fund Life-Saving Tuberculosis Supplies
Call for Urgent Budget Allocation THE North West Zonal Coordinator of the Tuberculosis Network Nigeria, Isah Dansallah, has called on the Kaduna State Government to create dedicated budget lines for tuberculosis (TB) commodities. Dansallah made the appeal on Tuesday during activities marking World Tuberculosis Day 2026, stressing that inadequate funding at the state level poses […]
From Fuel Shock To Work-From-Home? Dangote Maps Africa’s Risk Amid Middle East War
A Warning Beyond Fuel Prices ALIKO Dangote’s warning about a possible return to work-from-home arrangements underscores a deeper concern: Africa’s structural vulnerability to global energy shocks. Speaking after meeting President Bola Tinubu in Lagos, the business magnate painted a sobering picture of what prolonged Middle East tensions could mean for economies already grappling with inflation, […]
Tension In Akwa Ibom As Governor Guarantees Return For Incumbents
Consensus Politics Meets Grassroots Resistance Automatic Return Plan Reshapes Akwa Ibom’s 2027 Race GOVERNOR Umo Eno has altered Akwa Ibom’s political landscape by abandoning the zoning system and endorsing automatic return tickets for all incumbent elected officials ahead of the 2027 elections. The policy shift is linked to a broader political understanding designed to reward […]
No Rape, But Molestation Confirmed At Ozoro Festival – SUG
Clarification Amid Controversy SUG President Debunks Rape Claims at Ozoro Festival THE President of the Students Union Government (SUG) of Southern Delta University, Oribelua Precious, has clarified that six female students involved in an incident during a recent festival in Ozoro were sexually harassed, not raped. The incident occurred during a traditional celebration in the […]
Asaba Monarch Leads Push for Education with New School Project
Community-Driven Development in Asaba Asagba Azinge Flags Off Modern Primary School Project THE Asagba of Asaba, Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, has performed the foundation-laying ceremony for the construction of the Asaba Modern Primary School at Obiaije Satellite Area in Asaba. The event, held on 24 March 2026, marked the formal commencement of a project aimed at […]
Oborevwori Targets ‘Japa’ Impact With Major Health Recruitment Drive
Expanding Capacity in Delta’s Health Sector Oborevwori Approves Recruitment Drive to Boost Healthcare Services DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the recruitment of over 700 medical and non-medical personnel to strengthen healthcare delivery across the state. The Commissioner for Health, Joseph Onojaeme, disclosed this during a press briefing, describing the move as part of […]
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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 […]
Business
Slow Start For Enugu International Trade Fair Amid Rising Costs
Low-Key Opening at Trade Fair Complex THE 37th Enugu International Trade Fair commenced on Saturday on a subdued note, with most exhibitors yet to fully set up their stands at the International Trade Fair Complex. Observations at the venue showed that activities were minimal on opening day, as many regular participants were still constructing their […]
Gulf Crisis Fallout: Rising Fuel Costs Push Nigerian Agriculture To The Brink
Global Conflict, Local Consequences ESCALATING hostilities involving United States, Israel and Iran are reverberating far beyond the Middle East, with Nigeria’s agricultural sector emerging as a key casualty of the unfolding crisis. Disruptions to oil shipments through the strategic Strait of Hormuz have tightened global supply chains, triggering a spike in petroleum prices. In Nigeria, […]
Dangote Refinery Hikes Prices, Becomes Lifeline For Fuel-Starved Africa
Geopolitical Crisis Reshapes Fuel Trade THE ongoing global energy disruption has begun to reshape fuel trade patterns across Africa, with Nigeria emerging as a critical supplier following supply shocks linked to tensions in the Middle East. Countries across the continent, particularly in Southern and East Africa, are increasingly turning to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery as […]
Global Price Shocks Drive Nigeria’s Soaring Wheat Imports
Imports Surge as Demand Outpaces Supply NIGERIA’S reliance on imported wheat has deepened, with shipments from Russia rising sharply in early 2026. Data shows that direct wheat imports from Russia’s Port of Vysotsk increased by 64 per cent within the first eight weeks of the year, reaching 131,000 tonnes valued at $30.3 million. This marks […]
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Tension In Akwa Ibom As Governor Guarantees Return For Incumbents
Consensus Politics Meets Grassroots Resistance Automatic Return Plan Reshapes Akwa Ibom’s 2027 Race GOVERNOR Umo Eno has altered Akwa Ibom’s political landscape by abandoning the zoning system and endorsing automatic return tickets for all incumbent elected officials ahead of the 2027 elections. The policy shift is linked to a broader political understanding designed to reward […]
2027: Uzodimma, Oborevwori, Okowa Push Unified Messaging, Grassroots Mobilisation At South-South APC Summit
THE Governor of Imo State and Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Senator Hope Uzodimma, and Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, have called for coordinated messaging and stronger grassroots mobilisation across the country ahead of the 2027 general elections. Both leaders made the call on Monday during the South-South Strategic Communications and Mobilisation […]
2027 Polls: Oborevwori Orders Appointees To Resign By 31st March
Directive Ahead of 2027 Elections GOVERNOR of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, has directed all political appointees in his administration with ambitions to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign from their positions on or before 31st March 2026. The directive, announced in an official statement, signals the state government’s move to ensure compliance with […]
2027: Tinubu’s Ministers Weigh Ambitions, Opt To Hold On To Office
Uncertainty Clouds 2027 Political Calculations A wave of uncertainty is sweeping through the corridors of power in Abuja as ministers and political appointees under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reconsider their political ambitions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Multiple sources indicate that several ministers who had initially nursed plans to contest elective offices have begun […]