Juric Admits Pyramids’ Challenges Ahead of Rivers United Clash FC Pyramids head coach, Kryzstov Juric, has acknowledged the difficulties facing his team ahead of their CAF Champions League Matchday 5 clash against Rivers United, but insists the Egyptian champions are fully focused on securing victory in Uyo. The CAF Champions League holders will face Rivers […]
Stakeholders Raise Public Health Concerns Over Open Defecation in Cross River STAKEHOLDERS in the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector have raised fresh concerns over the continued practice of open defecation in Cross River State, warning that it poses serious public health risks, contaminates water sources and erodes human dignity. The concerns were expressed during […]
Delta Prioritising Primary Healthcare, Not Just Flyovers — Onojaeme THE Delta State Government has pushed back against claims that it is prioritising eye-catching infrastructure projects over grassroots healthcare delivery, insisting that strengthening primary healthcare remains a core focus of the Oborevwori administration. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, made this clarification while reacting to […]
NTA Backs Nigeria’s Hosting of 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy THE Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) has pledged comprehensive media coverage to promote Nigeria’s hosting of the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), underscoring the country’s commitment to positioning the championship as a premier continental sporting event. The assurance was given by Kayode Adeniyi, General Manager […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE NOGIG 2026: 1,200 Athletes Set to Compete Across 13 Sports ABUJA will play host to the 20th edition of the Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games (NOGIG) from 8 to 14 February 2026, with over 1,200 athletes from 15 companies expected to participate. The announcement was made […]
Asaba Community Gathers to Honour Late Monarch THE Asaba Kingdom came together on Thursday to commemorate the second memorial anniversary of Late Obi Prof. Chike Joseph Edozien, the 13th Asagba of Asaba, in a ceremony that blended remembrance, reflection, and renewed commitment to the values he upheld during his reign. The event, held on 6 […]
APC Gains Momentum in Delta State THE All Progressives Congress (APC) has recorded a major political gain in Delta State following the defection of prominent youth leader, Comrade Ovie Umuakpo, and over 1,000 supporters. The development marks one of the most significant political movements in Isoko North Local Government Area in recent years. The defection […]
A Development Strategy Rooted in Connectivity DELTA State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is implementing a development agenda that places infrastructure at the centre of economic transformation. By focusing on projects that improve connectivity between communities, the administration is addressing long-standing structural challenges that have limited growth in rural and semi-urban areas. This strategy recognises that without […]
A Long History of Public Scrutiny FOR more than two decades, Venus and Serena Williams have occupied a unique and often uncomfortable position in global sport and popular culture. As dominant athletes in a historically exclusionary space, they were celebrated for their achievements while simultaneously subjected to an intensity of scrutiny rarely applied to their […]
By FIDELUS ZWANSON A Growing Threat Beneath Nigeria’s Skies NIGERIA’S aviation industry is facing a silent but potentially devastating crisis: the rapid expansion of a black market for aviation turbine kerosene (Jet A-1). While passenger numbers rise and airports remain busy, industry experts warn that substandard and uncertified jet fuel is increasingly finding its way […]