By ANITA KNIGHT A group of Republican lawmakers in the United States House of Representatives has introduced a bill seeking closer collaboration between Washington and Abuja to address alleged links between illegal Chinese mining operations and militia violence in Nigeria. The proposed legislation, titled the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026, was sponsored […]
Sharp Rise in Film Classification THE National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has announced that it classified 102 films for distribution and exhibition in January, marking a significant increase in regulatory activity at the start of the year. The disclosure was contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Lagos by the Board’s Director […]
Rethinking Bride Price and Marital Dissolution ACROSS many Nigerian communities, a long-standing belief persists: that a customary marriage cannot be dissolved unless the husband physically collects the bride price he previously paid. For some women seeking to exit broken unions, this belief has become a source of fear and prolonged uncertainty. However, legal practitioners and […]
Recognition at Leadership Conference MEMBER representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Francis Waive, has congratulated Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on his emergence as Governor of the Year 2025 by Leadership Newspapers. Waive delivered his remarks on Thursday at the 18th Leadership Annual Conference […]
By IGBINEDION DENNIS The Punitive Expedition of 1897: A Trauma With Lasting Impact IN the late 19th century, the powerful Kingdom of Benin, located in present-day southern Nigeria, was one of West Africa’s most culturally advanced states. Known for its highly organised political system, sophisticated metallurgy and trade networks, it commanded respect from neighbours and European […]
Marking SRH Awareness Day A Consultant-in-training at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Dr. Olufiade Oyerogba, has described sexual and reproductive health (SRH) as a fundamental human right rather than a privilege reserved for a few. Speaking in Ibadan to mark the 2026 Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Day, observed annually on 12 February, Oyerogba […]
Season of Romance Boosts Retail Sales RETAILERS in Lagos are witnessing a significant Valentine season boom, driven largely by male shoppers who have dominated gift purchases across the city. Traders interviewed at shopping malls, roadside outlets and online stores estimate that for every female buyer, approximately 15 men have made purchases this week. Items in […]
By GODWIN KELECHI A Brilliant Soldier and Poet MAJOR General Mamman Jiya Vatsa (3 December 1940 – 5 March 1986) remains one of Nigeria’s most compelling military figures not only for his rank and influence but for the extraordinary circumstances that led to his execution — at the hands of a government led by his childhood […]
Royal Reception for Immigration Comptroller THE Comptroller of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Delta State Command, Mrs. Grace C. Ozodinobi, PSC, on 11 February 2026, paid a courtesy visit to His Royal Majesty, Asagba Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, SAN, OON, at his palace in Asaba. The visit, described as both symbolic and strategic, brought together […]
Promoting Dignity, Care and Inclusion IN a renewed push for inclusive healthcare and social acceptance, the Wife of the Delta State Governor, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, has flagged off a free medical outreach programme for children with special needs and their caregivers in Delta South Senatorial District. The initiative, organised by her You Matter Charity Foundation […]