By IFIOK AKPAN A Soldier at the Crossroads of History ON 15 January 1970, at Dodan Barracks in Lagos, Major-General Philip Asuquo Effiong stood before representatives of Nigeria’s Federal Military Government and formally declared the end of the 30-month Nigerian Civil War. In a brief but consequential statement delivered in the presence of General Yakubu Gowon, […]
By IFEOMA IZUCHUKWU Senate Explains Limits of Electronic Transmission in Electoral Bill Review THE Senate has clarified that the electronic transmission of election results does not amount to electronic voting, stating that Nigeria has yet to adopt an e-voting system and that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) currently lacks the capacity to conduct one. […]
Slavery, Power, and the Personal: A Feature Investigation THE American plantation system was not only an economic enterprise—it was a rigid social order in which human beings were commodified and subordinated to the logic of property and dominance. Within these systems, authority was absolute for enslavers and severely circumscribed for the enslaved. Stories that dramatize […]
Bridging Cultures: Nigerian Author Advocates Chinese Language Learning A Nigeria-based author and educator, Esther Oladimeji, has called on Nigerian children to learn Chinese as a pathway to global opportunities, stressing that early exposure to foreign languages can build international skills without eroding local identity. Speaking in Lagos, Oladimeji highlighted her latest children’s book, Sade and […]
Faith on the Clock: Nigeria’s Prayer Culture and Economic Realities ON many Nigerian city mornings, the hum of early traffic is accompanied by rising chants of “breakthrough” and “open doors” in worship centres. By 8 a.m., prayer grounds fill steadily, sometimes before offices even record full attendance. For a nation grappling with inflation, rising living […]
Why You Can Be Arrested Without Committing a Crime in Nigeria IN Nigeria, and indeed in many legal systems worldwide, arrest does not equate to guilt. The law allows law enforcement agencies to detain individuals based on reasonable suspicion, rather than conclusive evidence. This distinction—critical to understanding criminal procedure—is often misunderstood by the public, with […]
Nigeria Wins Permanent Seat on African Central Bank Board NIGERIA has officially secured a permanent seat on the Board of the African Central Bank, following deliberations at the 39th Session of the Executive Council of the African Union. The announcement, made in a statement by the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 13 February 2026, […]
By OCHUKO EDAFE Infrastructure Achievement and Traffic Relief THE DSC Roundabout Flyover in Effurun, Delta State, is on the verge of completion, with contractors reporting near-total completion at 98%. The project, intended to alleviate traffic congestion and improve urban mobility, has garnered praise from civil engineers and urban planners for its modern design and potential to […]
Presidential, NASS Polls Hold February 20 THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled Nigeria’s next presidential and National Assembly elections for Saturday 20 February 2027, while governorship and state Assembly elections will follow on Saturday 6 March 2027. INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, announced the timetable at a press conference in Abuja, stating that the […]
By ANDERSON CLIFF China Denies Allegations in US Bill THE government of China has rejected allegations by five United States lawmakers accusing Chinese nationals of sponsoring illegal mining and financing terrorism in Nigeria. In a statement issued in Abuja, the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria described the claims as “completely baseless” and expressed “firm opposition and […]