History, Dissent and the Nigerian State NIGERIA’S post-independence history is marked by recurring confrontations between the state and dissenting voices from its constituent regions. From the oil-rich creeks of the Niger Delta in the 1960s to the political agitation in the South-East today, the tension between national unity and regional grievances has remained unresolved. Two […]
By JULIET EKANEM THE Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UniCal), Prof. Offiong Offiong, has reiterated the need to integrate security consciousness into Nigeria’s education curriculum at all levels. Offiong made the call on Tuesday in Calabar during a courtesy visit by the Commander of the 305 Special Mobility Group of the Nigerian Air Force, […]
Norway’s Oil Moment—and the Choice That Changed Everything IN 1969, Norway struck oil in the North Sea. The discovery of the Ekofisk field instantly altered the nation’s destiny. Almost overnight, this modest Scandinavian country found itself sitting on one of the largest offshore oil reserves ever discovered. Wealth on an unimaginable scale had arrived. History […]
Rising Costs of Fertilisers and Seeds Threaten Food Security in Nigeria AS Nigeria enters 2026, experts and stakeholders in the agricultural sector are raising alarms over escalating input costs, warning that the country could slide into a preventable food crisis if urgent measures are not taken. Fertilisers, improved seeds, agrochemicals, fuel, and machinery have become […]
IPOB’s Sit-At-Home Lifted, but Residents Stay Home Pending Kanu’s Release THE South-East region witnessed continued inactivity on Monday as schools, offices, and major markets remained largely closed despite the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) announcing the end of the long-standing sit-at-home order. IPOB’s Media Secretary, Emma Powerful, stated that the directive, first implemented five years […]
By HALIMA TAKWAS DHQ Reports Progress in North East Security Operations THE Defence Headquarters has reported significant achievements by Nigerian troops under Operation Hadin Kai, with over 30 terrorists neutralised and more than 700 Nigerian refugees safely returned from Cameroon in the last week. According to Major General Michael Onoja, these results stem from aggressive, […]
Senate Session Disrupted Over Electronic Transmission Clause A tense and rowdy session unfolded in the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday as lawmakers debated the adoption of the Votes and Proceedings from the 4th February sitting, during which the Electoral Bill had been passed. The chaos erupted over the exclusion of a provision mandating real-time electronic transmission […]
Cross River Government Intensifies Measles-Rubella Elimination Drive THE Cross River State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating measles-rubella (MR) from the state, with vaccination efforts reaching over 70 per cent of targeted children. The announcement was made by Dr Vivien Otu, Director-General of the Cross River Primary Health Care Development Agency (CRSPHCDA), during the […]
Anambra State Cracks Down on Low Attendance THE Anambra State Government has suspended the headteachers of nine state-owned schools for two weeks after a Monday assessment revealed extremely low pupil turnout. The decision underscores the government’s determination to enforce full academic engagement despite ongoing sit-at-home orders in parts of the state. The suspension was announced […]
Introduction QUEEN Elizabeth II’s long reign—spanning seven decades from 1952 until her death in 2022—left an indelible mark on nations across the globe, particularly those in Africa that transitioned from colonial rule to independence and beyond. Among these, Nigeria’s historical relationship with the late British monarch encapsulates key political, social, and diplomatic shifts that continue […]