A security expert, Demeide Master Tony has said that Nigeria’s fiscal recovery, energy security, and political stability are critically dependent on the Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) contract. According to him, in the last four years, Tantita has reduced oil theft by nearly 80%, restored production to 1.8 million barrels per day, created over […]
Call for Policy Shift on African Mobility THE International Trade Union Confederation Africa has urged the Nigerian government to abolish visa fees for African travellers, arguing that the current policy constrains regional integration and economic cooperation. In a letter addressed to the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the organisation’s General Secretary, Akhator Odigie, said Nigeria […]
WAR AT A CROSSROADS: DIPLOMACY, ESCALATION AND GLOBAL FALLOUT A Conflict Spiralling Beyond Control NEARLY a month into the US–Israel–Iran war, the conflict has evolved from a regional confrontation into a global crisis with far-reaching political, economic, and humanitarian implications. Appeals from international bodies, including the United Nations, have intensified, with Secretary-General António Guterres warning […]
Oborevwori Commends Monarch’s Leadership Legacy DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha Kingdom, King Joseph Ijawperebo Timiyan, on the occasion of his birth anniversary, describing him as a pillar of unity and development in the Niger Delta. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, […]
Dialogue for Development and Cohesion IN a move to strengthen unity and address pressing urban challenges, the Asagba of Asaba, Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, has held a wide-ranging interactive session with representatives of ethnic communities resident in Asaba. The engagement provided a platform for dialogue on development priorities, security concerns, and social integration in […]
Yenagoa Hosts Expanding Wrestling Showcase YENAGOA has once again taken centre stage in Nigeria’s wrestling scene as it hosts the fourth edition of the Governor Douye Diri National Wrestling Classic, with the landmark introduction of beach wrestling. The week-long championship, running from 25 March to 1st April, has drawn athletes from across the country, reinforcing […]
IRAN has formally rejected a United States-backed ceasefire framework aimed at ending the ongoing Middle East conflict, signalling deepening divisions between the two sides and raising fresh doubts over the prospects for a negotiated settlement. According to Iranian state television, which cited a senior but unidentified government official, Tehran dismissed a 15-point proposal conveyed by […]
From Backchannel Talks to Battlefield Escalation THE fragile prospect of peace between the United States and Iran is under renewed strain, as diplomatic overtures collide with deep mistrust and competing strategic interests. Recent efforts to revive negotiations come weeks after indirect engagements gave way to military confrontation, with US and Israeli strikes marking a turning […]
A Push for Visibility and Institutional Strength THE Guild of Theatre Directors (GTD), in partnership with Freedom Park Lagos, the National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP), and the Association of Music Theatre Artists (AMTA), is set to host a major gathering to commemorate World Theatre Day 2026. The event is designed not only […]
A Timeline That Raises Questions IN politics, timing is everything. And sometimes, timing is everything people cannot ignore. When Eric Trump reportedly invested in an Israeli drone technology firm just days before a major U.S.-backed military escalation, critics did not see coincidence—they saw convergence. On 17 February 2026, the investment was linked to a $1.5 […]