Keeping Hope Alive for Children Fighting Cancer in Nigeria Children’s Day Beyond the Celebration Grounds ACROSS Nigeria, Children’s Day is often marked with colourful parades, music, games and excitement. Schools organise events, parents buy gifts, and children eagerly anticipate a break from routine. But inside oncology wards in Abuja and other parts of the country, […]
By MARTIN BECK NWORAH The declaration of President Bola Tinubu as winner of a reported APC primary with nearly 11 million votes has ignited debate over voter figures, party membership strength, and public confidence ahead of the 2027 elections. Primary Election Figures Raise Eyebrows THE announcement that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu secured 10,999,162 votes in a […]
Niger State Government says it is expanding partnerships with private investors, including the Dangote Group, to unlock crude oil potential in the Bida Basin through a public-private partnership model. Niger Targets Private Investment in Oil Exploration THE Niger State Government has intensified efforts to attract private sector investment into crude oil exploration activities in the […]
As economic pain and insecurity intensify under successive civilian governments, a controversial narrative is emerging that portrays the Abacha era as a period of stronger governance and national discipline. The Return of an Uncomfortable Argument FEW statements provoke stronger reactions in Nigeria than any suggestion that Sani Abacha performed better than democratic leaders who came […]
Nigerian Navy Inaugurates Housing Units for Personnel in Calabar THE Nigerian Navy has inaugurated eight units of two-bedroom flats at the Ikot Ansa Senior Staff Quarters in Calabar as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen personnel welfare and improve operational efficiency within the service. The project, unveiled on Monday, forms part of the navy’s broader […]
A Nation Drifting from Security Debate to Ethnic Suspicion NIGERIA’S security crisis has evolved beyond a contest between armed actors and the state. Increasingly, it is becoming a battle over perception, identity, and the dangerous temptation to reduce complex violence into simplistic ethnic explanations. What was once discussed primarily as insurgency, separatism, banditry, or organised […]
Commonwealth Foundation Defends Prize Integrity Amid AI Allegations THE Commonwealth Foundation has moved to defend the credibility of the 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize following mounting allegations that some shortlisted and winning entries may have involved the use of generative artificial intelligence tools. In two separate statements issued on 19 and 22 May, the Foundation […]
Forum Faults Gowon’s Remarks On Civil War THE Ndigbo Media Forum has rejected claims by former Nigerian Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, that late Biafran leader, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, frustrated efforts aimed at preventing the 1967 Nigerian Civil War. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Rev. Paul Eze, the group described Gowon’s remarks […]
Asagba Azinge Receives Ossomala Delegation In Asaba THE Asagba Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge has called on traditional rulers and communities along the River Niger corridor to strengthen collaboration and chart a common developmental path capable of improving the lives of their people. The monarch made the call while receiving High Chief Vincent Ndudi Ogbonnia and […]
Nigerian Graduates Encouraged To Apply For NJFP Opportunities YOUNG Nigerian graduates across the country have again been encouraged to apply for the ongoing Nigerian Youth Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP), a national initiative aimed at equipping youths with practical workplace experience, employability skills, and long-term career opportunities. The programme, which is funded by the European Union […]