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 […]
Mythology Backed by Material Evidence A common critique of African historical narratives is their over-dependence on oral histories. Yet the Yoruba civilisation stands apart because its mythology aligns unusually with material confirmation. Ife’s cosmological status as the cradle of humanity is reinforced not by sentiment but by archaeological evidence of early urban planning, metallurgy, artistry, […]
New Engineers, Renewed Mandate DELTA State has installed fresh technical leadership in its Ministry of Works, a move aimed at strengthening project oversight and improving the lifespan of roads across the state. The appointments of Engr. Solomon Aghagba (Director of Highways) and Engr. Victor Oputa (Director of Urban Roads) mark […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE THE Delta State Government has officially kicked off the construction of the Uromi Junction Flyover Bridge in Agbor, a project long promised but only now entering physical execution. Dr. Fred Oghenesivbe, Director-General of the state’s Bureau for Orientation and Communications, confirmed the development to journalists in Asaba on Wednesday. He revealed that […]
Prelude to War: Politics, Fear and the Mass Exodus THE Biafra conflict remains one of Nigeria’s most contested political ruptures. Historical records show that after the 1966 counter-coup, over 1 million Easterners fled northern Nigeria, returning to a region ill-prepared for mass resettlement. Camps sprang up in school halls, church compounds, civic centres, and forest […]
By OBIOMA TORI A sobering new forecast from global consultancy firm PwC suggests that poverty in Nigeria could worsen significantly by December 2026, with as many as 141 million people — around 62% of the population — projected to be living in poverty. The finding appears in PwC’s Nigeria Economic […]