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Ibaka Or Ibeno? Enyong’s Seaport Promise Reopens Akwa Ibom’s Biggest Infrastructure Debate
By ETETE EKONG THE proposed Ibom Deep Seaport has returned to the centre of Akwa Ibom’s political conversation as the 2027 governorship election approaches. This time, the debate has acquired a fresh deadline, a proposed change of location and new questions about how the multibillion-dollar project would be financed. Michael Enyong, the governorship candidate of […]
Delta APC Unveils 2027 Campaign Timetable, Takes Mobilisation Drive To All 25 LGAs
THE Delta State Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled its campaign timetable for the 2027 general elections, scheduling a statewide mobilisation tour across all 25 local government areas from 5 November 2026, to 7 January 2027. The campaign will begin in Isoko South and Isoko North before moving across the three […]
From California Ballots To Alaska’s Senate Race: Courts Challenge Trump Administration’s Election Interventions
By ANDERSON CLIFF Trump’s Midterm Power Struggle: Courts, States & Voters Push Back Against Presidential Overreach AS Americans head into a consequential midterm election, President Donald Trump’s administration faces mounting legal challenges over its approach to election administration, federal authority and the use of public institutions. From attempts to set aside disputed ballots in California […]
Rebuilding The Writers’ Association, Reawakening The Nation: ANA Pursues Reforms & A New Literary Responsibility
ANA Moves to Reclaim Its Literary Legacy as Government Challenges Writers to Shape Nigeria’s Future THE Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has embarked on a broad institutional reform programme aimed at restoring confidence in the organisation, strengthening its financial and administrative structures, and preparing members for the opportunities and challenges of the evolving digital publishing […]
No Safe Way Home, No Secure Place To Stay: The Congolese Refugee Crisis Deepens
By FRANKLIN FRANCIS FREY FOR Congolese refugees scattered across the Great Lakes Region, the search for safety is becoming an increasingly difficult journey with no clear destination. Back home, fighting and armed-group occupation continue to threaten civilians. Across neighbouring countries, meanwhile, humanitarian funding is declining, borders are tightening and authorities are imposing restrictions that make […]
The $21.7 Billion Question: Can Nigeria Borrow More Without Squeezing Its Future?
By OBIOMA TORI Nigeria’s $21.7bn Loan Gamble: Annual External Debt Servicing Could Hit $4.2bn NIGERIA’S proposed $21.7 billion external borrowing programme could significantly increase the country’s debt-servicing burden, with annual interest obligations projected to rise from approximately $3 billion to $4.2 billion if the Federal Government fully utilises the proposed facilities. The borrowing request, submitted […]
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The President We Want: Nigerian Youths Demand Jobs, Security & Real Change In 2027
By TINA TOLUTOPE & HALIMA TAKWAS & IFEOMA IZUCHUKWU & MAPHOSA AGUSE & MAY ETAGHERURE ATUZULO & ETETE EKONG & GEORGETTE CHIDI & ABDUL AHMED (A. A.) RUFUS FROM the fear of graduating into unemployment to the struggle to keep small businesses afloat, young Nigerians across several states have outlined the qualities and policies they […]
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 […]
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The $21.7 Billion Question: Can Nigeria Borrow More Without Squeezing Its Future?
By OBIOMA TORI Nigeria’s $21.7bn Loan Gamble: Annual External Debt Servicing Could Hit $4.2bn NIGERIA’S proposed $21.7 billion external borrowing programme could significantly increase the country’s debt-servicing burden, with annual interest obligations projected to rise from approximately $3 billion to $4.2 billion if the Federal Government fully utilises the proposed facilities. The borrowing request, submitted […]
Borrow Today, Pay Much More Tomorrow: Inside Nigeria’s Expanding Digital Lending Crisis
By FIDELUS ZWANSON Nigeria’s Digital Loan Boom: How Rising Interest Rates Are Pushing Struggling Households Deeper Into Debt NIGERIA’S fast-growing digital lending industry is creating new opportunities for consumers and small businesses to access credit. However, behind the convenience of obtaining money through mobile applications lies a mounting financial concern. As living costs continue to […]
PDP Governorship Candidate Unveils Plan To Drive Akwa Ibom’s Industrial Growth
By JULIET EKANEM THE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State, Engr. Emem Coffie, has promised stronger support for small and medium-scale enterprises if elected governor in 2027. He said his administration would improve access to affordable credit for traders and entrepreneurs. The initiative, he explained, would help business owners expand their […]
Borrowing For Development Or Passing The Bill To Tomorrow? Nigeria’s Debt Dilemma Deepens
By OBIOMA TORI NIGERIA’S growing public debt has come under renewed scrutiny following President Bola Tinubu’s request for legislative approval to secure another $21.7 billion in external loans. The Federal Government says the proposed facilities will finance major infrastructure and support economic development. However, economists, business leaders and ordinary citizens are asking whether the country […]
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Ibaka Or Ibeno? Enyong’s Seaport Promise Reopens Akwa Ibom’s Biggest Infrastructure Debate
By ETETE EKONG THE proposed Ibom Deep Seaport has returned to the centre of Akwa Ibom’s political conversation as the 2027 governorship election approaches. This time, the debate has acquired a fresh deadline, a proposed change of location and new questions about how the multibillion-dollar project would be financed. Michael Enyong, the governorship candidate of […]
Delta APC Unveils 2027 Campaign Timetable, Takes Mobilisation Drive To All 25 LGAs
THE Delta State Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled its campaign timetable for the 2027 general elections, scheduling a statewide mobilisation tour across all 25 local government areas from 5 November 2026, to 7 January 2027. The campaign will begin in Isoko South and Isoko North before moving across the three […]
“Renewed Hope” For Whom? The Privilege Of One Family & The Poverty Of Millions
By HENRY OGHENEVWETA GRADEONE A husband reportedly buys private jets, a yacht and bulletproof Jeeps for personal comfort. His wife is said to provide Hummer buses for party women leaders in all 36 states, distribute billions to political loyalists and still leave struggling women to make a living by frying Akara. Meanwhile, the son reportedly […]
PDP Governorship Candidate Unveils Plan To Drive Akwa Ibom’s Industrial Growth
By JULIET EKANEM THE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State, Engr. Emem Coffie, has promised stronger support for small and medium-scale enterprises if elected governor in 2027. He said his administration would improve access to affordable credit for traders and entrepreneurs. The initiative, he explained, would help business owners expand their […]