UZOMA CHILAKA Power as a Long-Term Investment IN this sharply drawn political allegory, Boniface Uzoma Chilaka presents a troubling redefinition of leadership. Here, power is not a calling—it is a strategy. The protagonist does not rush toward the throne. Instead, he builds the conditions that make his ascension inevitable. He invests—not in the visible trappings […]
Industry Leaders Chart New Course for Theatre NIGERIA’S theatre practitioners have outlined a comprehensive roadmap for revitalising the country’s creative sector, with proposals ranging from a national theatre festival to the creation of a dedicated endowment fund. The resolutions emerged from a high-level meeting held at Alliance Française Lagos to commemorate World Theatre Day, organised […]
US Maintains Strategic Military Posture UNITED States President Donald Trump has declared that American military forces will remain stationed in and around Iran until a final agreement is fully implemented. In a statement posted on his platform, Truth Social, Trump said US naval, air, and ground forces—alongside additional weapons and ammunition—would not be withdrawn until […]
Global Institutions Respond to Growing Crisis THREE leading international organisations—the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, and World Food Programme—have pledged coordinated support to countries affected by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. In a joint statement issued in Abuja, the institutions said their collaboration aims to mitigate the economic and humanitarian fallout of […]
NEC Meeting Sets Agenda for Literary Future THE Association of Nigerian Authors has renewed its commitment to advancing Nigeria’s literary landscape, even as it raises concerns over mounting challenges within the industry. This position emerged from a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at the Mamman Vatsa Writers’ Village, where literary leaders from across the […]
Inside the First Step of Criminal Justice CONTRARY to widespread belief, criminal trials do not begin with witness testimony or legal arguments. Instead, they start with arraignment—a procedural requirement that serves as the gateway to justice. Arraignment is the stage at which the court formally presents charges to the accused and demands a plea. Legal […]
Debate Over Pipeline Surveillance Intensifies Tensions are rising over proposals to decentralise Nigeria’s pipeline surveillance framework, as Itsekiri stakeholders firmly oppose the move, citing potential risks to national oil infrastructure. At a press conference in Warri South, the coalition insisted that dismantling the current centralised system could weaken security and slow progress in oil production. […]
Delta Positions Itself as Maritime Investment Hub THE Delta State Government has stepped up efforts to attract investment into its maritime and blue economy sector, showcasing its vast potential at the Blue Economy Investment Summit 2026 held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre. Under the leadership of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, the state presented […]
A Bold Push for Reliable Electricity THE Delta State Government has unveiled the “Light Up To Industrialise Delta Initiative,” a comprehensive strategy aimed at tackling persistent electricity challenges and driving economic transformation. At a press briefing in Asaba, Commissioner for Economic Planning, Sunny Ekedayen, said the initiative reflects the vision of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to […]
THE Managing Director of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Chief Kestin Pondi, has said that Nigeria’s gradual rebound in crude oil production is the direct result of improved security coordination and stronger community participation in safeguarding vital oil and gas infrastructure. Pondi made the remark on Tuesday while speaking at the Joint Petroleum Parliamentary Roundtable […]