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Nigeria Rally Past Philippines In FIBA Qualifier
Nigeria Overturns Halftime Deficit NIGERIA’S women’s basketball team, Nigeria women’s national basketball team, produced a dominant second-half comeback to defeat the Philippines women’s national basketball team 101–84 at the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Villeurbanne on Saturday. The Philippines controlled much of the opening half, leading for more than 22 minutes and establishing […]
War In The Gulf: Why De-escalation Is Now Urgent
War Enters Dangerous Phase THE military confrontation involving Iran, Israel, and the United States has escalated into one of the most serious geopolitical crises in recent years. Now in its third week, the conflict is already producing ripple effects across global energy markets, regional security dynamics and diplomatic relations. Iran has vowed to resist the […]
Women Affairs Ministry Hosts Global Dialogue On Gender Equality At CSW70
Nigeria Marks Women’s Day at Global Gender Summit NIGERIA’S Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development hosted the second edition of Nigerian Women’s Day during the 70th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in New York, bringing together government officials, global leaders and members of the Nigerian diaspora to […]
Group Raises Alarm Over Islamophobia In Nigeria
Group Marks Global Day with Warning THE Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has warned that rising Islamophobia poses a potential threat to Nigeria’s social cohesion, calling for coordinated action to address religious discrimination and promote tolerance. In a statement marking the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, the organisation said growing prejudice against Muslims could undermine […]
Fear & The Pen: A Journalist’s Story From Kashmir
Journalism in a Changing Political Landscape IN many parts of the world, journalism operates as a critical pillar of democratic accountability. Yet in regions marked by political conflict and security concerns, the profession can become fraught with risk. The experience of Tariq Mir, a writer based in Srinagar, illustrates how dramatically the boundaries of press […]
Arrest & The Law: Places Nigerian Police Must Observe Special Rules
The Limits of Police Arrest Powers THE power of the police to arrest individuals suspected of committing crimes is one of the most visible and controversial aspects of law enforcement. In Nigeria, that authority is extensive and backed by statutory provisions under the Police Act 2020 and the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015. However, […]
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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
Akwa Ibom To Launch Tractor Leasing Scheme For Farmers – Eno
Governor Inspects Agric Equipment Leasing Company UMO Eno, Governor of Akwa Ibom State, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to boosting large-scale mechanised farming as part of efforts to improve agricultural productivity and food sufficiency in the state. The governor made the pledge while inspecting the ongoing construction of an Agricultural Equipment Leasing Company located at […]
Food Import Bill Doubles In Four Years, Hits ₦7.65 Trillion
Rising Dependence on Imported Food NIGERIA spent a staggering ₦7.65 trillion on food and beverage imports in 2025, according to the latest Foreign Trade Statistics released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report highlights the country’s growing reliance on foreign food products, both for household consumption and industrial production. Breakdown of Imports Primary […]
Tinubu Signs Export Prohibition Repeal Bill To Boost Agricultural Trade
Presidential Assent Ends Decades-Old Export Restrictions NIGERIA has taken a major step toward expanding its agricultural export potential following the signing of the Export (Prohibition) Act (Repeal) Bill 2025 into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The new legislation repeals the long-standing Export (Prohibition) Act of 1989, which restricted the export of several agricultural commodities […]
Cement Price Surge To ₦15,000 Sends Shockwaves Through Nigeria’s Construction Sector
Cement Price Spike Disrupts Housing Projects A sharp increase in cement prices across Nigeria is sending shockwaves through the construction and real estate sectors, raising concerns over delays, cost overruns, and the possible abandonment of housing projects. Across several parts of the country, a 50-kilogram bag of cement now sells between ₦11,500 and ₦15,000, compared […]
Politics
When Citizens Stop Voting: A Warning From Abuja
A Record Low Turnout That Speaks Volumes NIGERIA’S democratic experiment has weathered many storms since independence, but the 7.2 per cent voter turnout recorded in the recent Federal Capital Territory council elections may represent one of its most troubling signals yet. In a country of more than 200 million people, where elections are often framed […]
Police Confirm Disruption Of ADC Political Meeting In Cross River
Police Confirm Incident in Bakassi THE Nigeria Police Force in Cross River State has confirmed the disruption of a political gathering organised by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Bakassi Local Government Area. Police spokesperson in the state, Sunday Eitokpah, disclosed this on Sunday while reacting to a viral video circulating online showing the incident. […]
Inside APC’s Incumbency Strategy For the 2027 Elections
Party Strategy Emerges Ahead of 2027 Elections FRESH indications have emerged that the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) may adopt a policy granting automatic return tickets to first-term governors and members of the National Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections. Although the party leadership has yet to release an […]
How Victorian Britain Shaped The Ideas Of Karl Marx
By RODER MORTEGA The Paradox of Karl Marx: A Revolutionary Inside Capitalism FEW figures in modern intellectual history embody contradiction as vividly as Karl Marx. The philosopher whose ideas would later inspire socialist movements across the globe spent much of his life not in a revolutionary state, but in the heart of the world’s most powerful […]