Ex-deputy governors open up on betrayal, exclusion & the politics of succession By FIDELUS ZWANSON IN Nigeria’s stormy political landscape, one mystery has persisted for decades: why deputy governors almost never succeed their principals. Across states and administrations, the office that is constitutionally designed to ensure continuity has instead become a political graveyard — where […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH TENSION is quietly building across Nigeria as the depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, climbed to ₦889 per litre this week — a fresh record that has left consumers and marketers uneasy ahead of the government’s planned 15 percent fuel tax. According to depot data obtained yesterday, […]
By IKE UZOR-NZUBECHI AFTER years of insecurity and economic lull, the real estate market in Nigeria’s South-East is roaring back to life. The once-stagnant property landscape is now witnessing a dramatic surge in land values — in some cases, by more than 100 percent — as improved security, better infrastructure, and strong diaspora remittances fuel […]
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE TWO separate federal court rulings on Friday ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to immediately resume payments under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — the United States’ largest food aid initiative — despite the ongoing government shutdown that had threatened to suspend benefits for millions of low-income Americans. The rulings, handed down […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE THE Delta State Police Command has arrested a 62-year-old woman, identified as Charter Timide, after she was allegedly caught conveying a sack containing 178 live cartridges hidden for delivery. The arrest was part of a series of coordinated operations that also led to the apprehension of suspected kidnappers and the rescue of […]
By TOSI ORE IN a vibrant display of innovation and creativity, young Nigerian technologists and entrepreneurs gathered in Lagos on Thursday for the maiden edition of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Young Business Leaders Group (YBLG) Hackathon, where cutting-edge ideas for a smarter and more sustainable future took center stage. Held under […]
By ANDERSON (ANDY) CLIFF IN a move that has reignited global debate over religion, politics, and human rights in Africa’s most populous nation, former U.S. President Donald Trump has redesignated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) — a label reserved for nations accused of severe violations of religious freedom. The decision, announced on […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH THE Democratic Republic of Congo has unveiled a powerful 25-man squad ahead of their crucial CAF World Cup qualifying playoff clash with Cameroon, set for November 13, 2025, at the Stade El Barid in Rabat, Morocco. Head coach Sébastien Desabre has assembled a formidable team that fuses international pedigree with emerging […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T.T.) OLUWOLE AS the countdown to the 2025/2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) season gathers pace, Osun United Football Club is reportedly weighing a major decision to change its home ground in a bid to enhance performance and fan experience. The club, popularly known as the Omoluabi Giants, is said to be considering […]
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE NIGERIA’S fuel prices may soon cross the ₦1,000-per-litre mark following President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a 15 per cent ad valorem import tariff on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The new tariff, which takes effect after a 30-day transition period ending 21 November 2025, is part of the Federal Government’s plan to protect local […]