Confirmation & Public Reaction Angle Adichie Family Confirms Loss of 21-Month-Old Son, Calls for Privacy CHIMAMANDA Ngozi Adichie, the award-winning Nigerian author of Half of a Yellow Sun and Americanah, and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, are mourning the death of their 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi, one of their twin boys. The family confirmed the […]
The Indigenous Question & Political Boundaries Not Migration, But Ancestry THE narrative that Igbo communities outside the five South-East states are products of modern migration has long shaped public discourse, census assumptions, political representation, and even resource allocation. Yet ethnolinguistic evidence, pre-colonial settlement patterns, and indigenous governance systems point to a different conclusion: several Igbo-speaking […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH Debt Breakdown & Remittance Performance Togo, Niger, Benin Owe Nigeria ₦25 billion for Electricity, NERC Report RevealsTOGO, Niger and Benin owe Nigeria about $17.8 million—equivalent to over ₦25 billion at the prevailing exchange rate—for electricity supplied under cross-border bilateral arrangements, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed in its Third Quarter […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE Education System & Policy Support Angle Inclusive Education Gets Lift As Delta First Lady Donates Learning Tools DELTA State First Lady, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, has reinforced the state’s inclusive education goals by donating specialised learning aids to two special needs primary schools under the 2026 outreach of her You Matter Charity Foundation. […]
Infrastructure Strategy & Public Impact Oborevwori Flyover Projects Redefine Delta Traffic Landscape DELTA State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori will on 12 January 2026, formally flag off construction of the Otovwodo Junction Flyover, continuing a transformative infrastructure agenda now defined by interchange bridges and urban road modernisation. The 11:00 a.m. event, announced by CPS Sir Festus Ahon, […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI Historical Rivalry Focus WHEN the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon take on Morocco’s Atlas Lions at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Friday, Africa will witness the rekindling of one of the continent’s most storied football rivalries. This is not just a quarter-final—it is a collision of history, pride, and destiny. Cameroon and Morocco […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI THE Confederation of African Football has assigned Somali referee Omar Artan as the centre official for the eagerly awaited AFCON 2025 quarter-final between Nigeria and Algeria. The match, which promises intense competition, will rely heavily on Artan’s officiating experience to ensure fairness and control on the field. Artan has officiated several international […]
By SANI BATURE Civil-Military Cooperation & Technology THE Nigerian Army is pushing for a hybrid security model in Niger State, combining traditional authority with modern military technology, as Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu seeks broader support from traditional rulers to enhance the credibility and effectiveness of ongoing security operations. During his palace […]
By AUGUSTINA McSOLOMON-OGHAKPERUO Focus: Sector Challenges & the Road Ahead Revenue Growth Masks Structural Hurdles NIGERIA’S solid minerals sector is showing robust revenue growth, escalating from ₦16 billion in 2023 to an expected ₦70 billion by the close of 2025—a performance enhanced by targeted reforms under Minister Dr. Dele Alake’s 7-Point Agenda. But behind the […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH Revenue Momentum Shows Opportunity NIGERIA’S 11 DisCos recorded ₦570.25 billion in Q3 2025 revenue, a milestone that reflects rising digital economic activity, increased broadband penetration, and broader dependence on electricity-driven lifestyles—from streaming and cloud computing to fintech transactions and gaming lounges. But the Grid Carries the Burden Although 95.21% remittance performance was […]