Torch Ceremony Signals Countdown to Regional Showpiece THE symbolic torch for the 2nd Niger Delta Games arrived in Delta State on Monday, marking a key milestone in preparations for the regional sporting event designed to uncover and nurture young talents. The torch was presented at Government House, Asaba, and received on behalf of Governor Sheriff […]
Understanding Crime Beyond the Law CRIME is commonly defined as any act or omission that violates the laws of a society and is punishable by the state. But while the legal definition explains what crime is, it does not explain why it happens. For more than a century, scholars in sociology and criminology have developed […]
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged athletes representing the state at the forthcoming Niger Delta Games to compete with determination, discipline and true sportsmanship. The Governor gave the charge on Monday while receiving the Niger Delta Torch of Unity at Government House, Asaba. He was represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, […]
By SOLOMON SUNDAY AZI The Politics of Autonomy in Northern Nigeria DEBATES over autonomy, federalism, and national unity have once again moved to the centre of Nigeria’s political discourse. Recent commentaries and public arguments have spotlighted what some analysts describe as a contradiction in the posture of the “core North” — a loosely defined political bloc […]
A Historic Revenue Upswing AKWA Ibom State has witnessed an unprecedented fiscal upswing under Governor Umo Eno, recording over ₦2.53 trillion in revenue within 32 months of his administration. Official data drawn from audited accounts, budget performance reports, and FAAC allocations confirm that the state’s earnings between May 2023 and December 2025 exceed the total […]
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE NNPC, China Gas, PCCS Seal Tripartite Deal NNPC Limited has entered into a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Gas Holdings Limited and Peiyang Chemical Singapore PTE Ltd (PCCS) to advance Nigeria’s natural gas infrastructure and deepen collaboration across the gas value chain. The agreement was signed at NNPC’s headquarters in […]
Foreign Capital Returns to Nigeria NIGERIA’S foreign exchange market opened 2026 on firmer ground, buoyed by a sharp resurgence in offshore portfolio investment that has strengthened liquidity and steadied the naira. Latest data from FMDQ Securities Exchange show total FX supply rose 7 percent month-on-month to $3.0 billion, marking a second consecutive month of recovery. […]
A Viral Claim Rekindles an Old Debate A recent commentary by Nigerian journalist David Hundeyin has reignited debate over the historical roots of prosperity Christianity in sub-Saharan Africa. In a widely circulated social media thread, Hundeyin argues that the rise of the Prosperity Gospel across Black Africa was not merely a theological evolution but part […]
By FRANCIS RAPHEAL BIOBARAKUMA A Debate Beyond Social Media RENEWED arguments over the meaning and scope of the “Niger Delta” have resurfaced in public discourse, exposing longstanding misconceptions about geography, governance structures and separatist history in southern Nigeria. At the centre of the debate are three often conflated concepts: the Niger Delta as a geographical formation, […]
Recognition and Political Calculus RECENT honours bestowed on Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, by two national newspapers have injected fresh momentum into discussions surrounding the 2027 governorship race, according to his Senior Special Assistant on Political Matters, Hon. Francis Obule. Governor Oborevwori was recognised separately by The Telegraph and Leadership Newspaper for what the publications […]