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Oil, Land & Local Tensions: Why Onna Is Strengthening Its Conflict Prevention System
By OFFIONG ARCHIBONG A Community-Level Response to Conflict Risk ONNA Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has strengthened its community peacebuilding architecture with the inauguration of an eight-member Conflict Prevention Council. The initiative, launched on 26 September, forms part of a wider peacebuilding programme supported by the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger […]
Beyond The Office Walls: When Social Media Posts Become A Workplace Legal Issue
The Office May End, But Employment Obligations Can Follow FOR many employees, the end of the working day marks a clear boundary between professional and personal life. Once they leave the office, they return to their private routines. They chat with friends, share photographs, comment on public issues and express frustrations online. However, that boundary […]
When The Law Fails The Realm: The Institutions That Kept Westeros At War
A Kingdom Governed by Precedent, Not a Constitution WESTEROS presents itself as a kingdom governed by ancient customs, royal authority and inherited rights. Yet beneath that appearance lies a legal order that is remarkably fragmented. There is no single constitutional document clearly defining the relationship between the Iron Throne, the great houses, the Faith, local […]
October 1 Holiday: FG Urges Nigerians To Reflect On Nigeria’s Journey @66
By NJORIGE LYNUS Nation Prepares for 66th Independence Anniversary NIGERIA will mark its 66th Independence Anniversary on Thursday 1st October, with the Federal Government declaring the date a nationwide public holiday. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by Permanent Secretary Dr. Magdalene […]
$265,000 Hidden In Luggage: Customs Transfers Kano Airport Suspect To EFCC
By SANI BATURE Customs Uncover Undeclared Dollars THE Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted $265,000 in undeclared foreign currency at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport and handed the suspect over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for further investigation. Customs officers made the interception during routine border screening operations at the Kano airport. The […]
Lagos Turns Spotlight On Africa As ‘165 Days Across Africa’ Celebrates Culture & Heritage
Lagos Becomes a Meeting Point for African Culture LAGOS is set to become a major meeting point for African tourism, arts, culture and heritage as the “165 Days Across Africa” Symposium and Documentary Showcase takes centre stage. The event, organised through Ambassador Valerie Opia’s The Adventures of Valerie of Africa – 165 Days Across Africa, […]
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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. […]
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Nigeria’s Post-Harvest Crisis: Why Roads & Cold Chains Could Save More Farm Produce
By OBIOMA TORI The Food That Never Reaches the Market NIGERIA’S agricultural challenge does not end when crops leave the farm. For many farmers and traders, another battle begins immediately after harvest: keeping fresh produce in good condition long enough to reach consumers. Fruits and vegetables can deteriorate rapidly when farmers lack adequate storage, cooling […]
Delta Opens Free EV Skills Workshop For Youths, Mechanics In Asaba, Warri
By UCHE OGBODO Training for a Changing Automotive Industry THE Delta State Government has partnered with EV Automobiles Limited to launch a free practical skills acquisition workshop focused on electric vehicles and sustainable transportation. The programme is designed to equip youths, artisans and automobile technicians with technical skills needed in the emerging electric-mobility sector. The […]
From Farm Surplus To Economic Gold: How Nigeria Can Turn Agricultural Waste Into Wealth
By STELLA JOHNSON OGBOVOVEH Abundance Without Enough Value NIGERIA’S agricultural strength has long presented a paradox. The country produces huge quantities of crops, fruits, tubers and other farm commodities, yet inadequate storage, weak processing capacity and poor infrastructure continue to leave significant volumes unused. Across farming communities, the problem becomes particularly visible during harvest seasons. […]
FG’s Port Expansion Plan: Onne, Rivers, Delta, Calabar Set For Major Upgrade
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH A Wider Maritime Expansion THE Federal Government has approved the comprehensive modernisation and upgrade of the Onne, Rivers, Delta and Calabar ports as part of a broader plan to expand Nigeria’s maritime capacity. The approval, announced by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, extends the government’s port […]
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National Assembly Moves To Translate Laws Into Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba, Other Local Languages
By IFEOMA IZUCHUKWU Bringing the Law Closer to Nigerians THE National Assembly is preparing to translate Nigerian laws into Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba and other local languages as part of a broader effort to make legislative information easier for citizens to access and understand. The initiative was disclosed by the Executive Secretary of the National Assembly […]
INEC Announces 9th October Start For Nationwide PVC Distribution
By MELVIN KOFFA THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed 9th October 2026, for the nationwide collection of newly issued Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, announced the date on Monday in Kaduna during the commission’s North-West Zonal Interactive Meeting and readiness assessment for the […]
2027: Akwa Ibom LP Candidate Bush Visits Attah At Brother’s Burial
By BASSEY BENSON MICHAEL Bush, the Labour Party’s candidate for the 2027 Akwa Ibom governorship election, has paid a condolence visit to former Governor Victor Attah following the burial of Attah’s younger brother, Etim. The meeting took place at the former governor’s country home in Ikot Akpa Ndua, Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area. Bush arrived […]
Local Government Autonomy: Between Court Order, State Control & Grassroots Governance
By JOANNA ILUSANMI LG Autonomy: Two Years After Supreme Court Verdict, States Still Hold the Key A Court Order Meets an Old Political Structure NIGERIA’S debate over local government autonomy has entered another phase, with the Federal Government demanding stronger grassroots performance while questions persist over how much financial independence councils actually exercise. President Bola […]