Early Resumption Signals Changing Festive Patterns CIVIL servants in Abuja resumed work on Monday following the two-day public holiday declared by the Federal Government to mark the Eid-El-Fitr celebration, with a noticeably higher turnout recorded across offices at the Federal Secretariat. A survey conducted in key government offices revealed that more workers reported early for […]
Council Meeting Sets Reform Agenda THE Asagba-in-Council has announced sweeping reforms affecting land administration, security, and community development in Asaba, with the dissolution of all Ebo/Ogbe land committees topping the resolutions reached at its latest meeting. The meeting, presided over by the Asagba of Asaba, Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, was held at the Ogwa-Uku Ahaba on […]
Directive Ahead of 2027 Elections GOVERNOR of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, has directed all political appointees in his administration with ambitions to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign from their positions on or before 31st March 2026. The directive, announced in an official statement, signals the state government’s move to ensure compliance with […]
Ukodhiko’s Visit Counters Viral Claims THE lawmaker representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency, Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko, has dismissed widespread claims of a so-called “rape festival” in Ozoro, following a fact-finding visit to the traditional leadership of the community. Ukodhiko made the clarification after visiting the palace of the Ovie of Ozoro Kingdom, Anthony Uvietobore […]
Visa Uncertainty Clouds Nigeria’s Commonwealth Games Plans NIGERIA’S build-up to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow is facing a major setback, as several top athletes risk missing the competition due to growing concerns over United States immigration policies. A significant number of Nigeria’s elite track and field athletes are currently based in the United States, […]
Stolen Futures: Inside Communities Where Childhood Ends in Marriage A Childhood Interrupted IN a quiet settlement in Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Christiana Ebonyi’s story mirrors that of many young girls whose childhoods are abruptly cut short. At just 16, she was married off to a man nearly three times her age. There […]
By PRINCE SOLOMON AKENI Ozoro Community Pushes Back Against ‘Rape Festival’ Narrative Amid Calls for Accountability Residents, Stakeholders Reject Viral Claims COMMUNITY voices in Ozoro, Delta State, have strongly refuted viral claims describing a local cultural celebration as a “rape festival,” insisting that such characterisations are false, misleading, and damaging to the community’s reputation. The controversy, […]
Fuel Price Surge Drives Market Inflation A sharp increase in fuel prices has triggered a corresponding rise in the cost of food items, goods, and services across markets in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, and surrounding areas, a market survey has revealed. Findings from multiple markets on Sunday showed that the spike in prices […]
A Killing That Shook Two Nations ON a quiet Sunday evening in June 2023, a brutal assassination in Surrey, Canada, sent shockwaves far beyond the Sikh community it directly affected. Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent Sikh activist and community leader, was gunned down in the parking lot of a gurdwara shortly after addressing congregants. What […]
Nigerian Students Excel at Continental Spelling Contest NIGERIAN students delivered an impressive performance at the recently concluded African Spelling Bee held in Harare, Zimbabwe, securing top honours and reinforcing the country’s growing reputation in academic competitions. The event, which brought together young spellers from over 30 African countries, tested participants across multiple formats, including rapid-fire […]