By OBASI NZUBECHI When Names Became Shields: Igbo Identity After the Civil War DECADES after the Nigerian Civil War, some Igbo communities quietly altered the way they presented themselves to navigate a hostile post-war landscape. Although the government publicly declared reconciliation, Igbo citizens faced persistent discrimination and limited access to power. Name Changes as Survival Mechanisms […]
By MAHMOOD MALIK MUSA (M. M. M.) IBRAHIM Amnesty Proposal Sparks Sharp Divisions in Northern Nigeria THE proposal by the Federal Government to allow state governors to grant amnesty to terrorists operating in Northern Nigeria has triggered intense debate among political leaders, legal practitioners, and civil society groups across the region. The controversy gained momentum […]
By IFEOMA IZUCHUKWU Soludo Convenes Emergency Meeting Over Onitsha Market Shutdown ANAMBRA State Governor, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, is set to hold a crucial meeting with market executives across the state following the recent closure of the Onitsha Main Market by the state government. The market was shut after traders reportedly complied with a sit-at-home […]
NBET Completes ₦501bn Bond Issuance to Strengthen Power Market THE Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc has closed a ₦501.021 billion bond issuance under its ₦4 trillion Power Sector Multi-Instrument Programme, targeting long-standing liquidity gaps in Nigeria’s electricity value chain. Structure of the Issuance NBET said the tranche includes a ₦300 billion capital market bond and […]
Survival Without Sustenance: Inside Nature’s Most Remarkable Fasting Adaptations IN ecosystems shaped by scarcity and seasonal extremes, survival often depends on the ability to endure long periods without food. Across species, evolution has produced remarkable biological solutions that allow animals to slow, suspend, or reconfigure their metabolism to withstand prolonged fasting. Fat Storage and Metabolic […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH Nigeria’s Power Grid Suffers Second Collapse in Five Days NIGERIA’S electricity grid was thrown into turmoil again on Tuesday after generation plunged to just 39 megawatts, highlighting deep structural weaknesses in the country’s power transmission system. Although the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) later confirmed that the grid had been restored, business […]
Nigeria’s National Grid Restored After Tuesday Disturbance — NISO THE Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has announced the full restoration of the national electricity grid following a system disturbance that plunged parts of the country into darkness on Tuesday morning. In a statement posted on its official X handle on Tuesday evening, NISO confirmed that […]
NLC Kicks Against NIC Ruling, Insists FCT Workers’ Demands Must Be Addressed THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed strong opposition to the National Industrial Court’s decision suspending the ongoing strike by Federal Capital Territory (FCT) workers, describing the ruling as unsatisfactory and dismissive of key labour issues. In a statement signed by its Acting […]
Oborevwori Mourns Ndidi’s Father, Describes Death as Painful Loss DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed profound grief over the death of Mr. Sunday Ndidi, father of Super Eagles captain, Wilfred Ndidi, who reportedly died in a fatal road accident in Umunede, Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State. In a […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH WAFU B Tournament Offers Super Falcons Competitive Edge Before WAFCON THE Super Falcons will continue their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with participation in the WAFU B Four-Nation Tournament scheduled to hold in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed that the tournament will run from […]