Asagba Azinge Joins Police Sporting Event THE Asagba of Asaba, Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, attended the 15th edition of the Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA) on 21 February 2026, at the Stephen Keshi Stadium. The event brought together officers of the Nigeria Police Force in a display of athletic competition designed to promote physical endurance and operational […]
Delta Governor Condoles Elumelu Family GOVERNOR Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has extended heartfelt condolences to the Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Mr. Tony Elumelu, and his wife, Dr. Awele Elumelu, following the passing of their father and father-in-law, Chief Israel Ogbue. Chief Ogbue, a former Chairman of UBA Plc, died at […]
Southern Cameroons: From Administrative Territory to Political Choice IN 1954, a quiet constitutional adjustment under the Lyttelton Constitution altered the political trajectory of the Southern Cameroons. Separated from Nigeria’s Eastern Region, the territory was recognized as a distinct administrative unit under British trusteeship, with its own House of Assembly inaugurated on 1 October 1954. This […]
Village Leaders on Notice GOVERNOR Umo Eno has issued a stern warning to village heads in Akwa Ibom State, stating they will be held accountable for any destruction of government property within their domains. Speaking to newsmen at Government House, Uyo, the governor underscored the potential consequences, saying certificates of recognition for village heads would […]
Bandits Impose ₦100 Million “Preaching Tax” on Kebbi Community RESIDENTS of Utouno village in Ngaski Local Government Area of Kebbi State are gripped by anxiety after suspected bandits allegedly demanded a ₦100 million levy from local Islamic preachers before permitting them to continue religious activities in the community. The threat follows a deadly attack attributed […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH Oil Dispute Reignites Between Neighbouring States THE protracted dispute over offshore oil wells between Akwa Ibom State and Cross River State has resurfaced, with both governments restating sharply divergent legal and political positions. While Akwa Ibom authorities insist no oil wells have been reallocated, Cross River Governor Bassey Otu says “fairness must […]
INEC to Align 2027 Elections with New Law THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed it will release a revised timetable for the 2027 general elections following the enactment of the Electoral Act 2026. INEC’s Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, Mr. Adedayo Oketola, disclosed this in an […]
Beyond the Simplified Map PUBLIC conversations about the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970) often compress the secessionist state of Biafra into the modern five states of Nigeria’s South-East. Yet archival records, demographic realities of the late 1960s, and testimonies from affected communities complicate that narrative. When Lt. Col. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu declared the Republic of Biafra […]
Diaspora Investment Boosts Yam Production in Abia A Nigerian entrepreneur based in the United States has been recognized for building the largest yam barn in Abia State, a milestone that underscores the potential of diaspora-driven agricultural development. The expansive barn, located in Amaibo, Isuikwuato, accommodates about 12,000 yam tubers and 4,000 seedlings across a two-plot […]
Consensus Defines Delta APC LGA Congress THE Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday conducted what party leaders described as peaceful and hitch-free congresses across the 25 local government areas of the state, producing new executives through consensus. The exercise, held simultaneously across the LGAs, witnessed a large turnout of party […]