Government Signals Imminent Relief in Power Supply THE Federal Government has assured Nigerians of a gradual improvement in electricity supply, as ongoing maintenance on a critical gas pipeline approaches completion. The Chief Technical Adviser to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Olowoniyi, said the restoration process is already underway, with full recovery expected within two weeks. […]
By ONOVUGHE IGWE Tracing the Ethnic and Political Patterns in IGP Appointments SINCE Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999, the appointment of Inspectors-General of Police (IGPs) has reflected a complex interplay of politics, regional considerations, and security priorities. Under former President Olusegun Obasanjo, three consecutive IGPs—Musiliu Smith, Mustafa Adebayo Balogun, and Sunday Ehindero—were all from the […]
UK Announces Sweeping Visa Fee Increases THE UK Home Office has announced a broad increase in visa, residency and citizenship application fees, with the new charges set to take effect from 8 April 2026. The revision affects nearly all categories of applicants, including those seeking to visit, study, work or permanently settle in the United […]
Akpabio Signals Support for Anioma State Creation PRESIDENT of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has expressed support for the proposed creation of Anioma State, indicating that the National Assembly is favourably disposed to the demand from Delta North. Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) South-South Zonal Congress in Asaba, Akpabio described the agitation as a […]
A New Economic Narrative GOVERNOR of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has declared that Nigeria has turned a decisive corner in its economic management, assuring global investors that the country is building a transparent, stable, and rules-based system. Speaking at the Africa Capital Forum in London, Cardoso described Nigeria’s previous economic framework as […]
A Monarch Caught in Political Crossfire THE deposition and eventual reinstatement of Erejuwa II remains one of the most striking examples of how Nigeria’s early post-independence politics reshaped traditional institutions. Born Wilson Gbesimi Emiko around 1908, Erejuwa II ascended the throne of the Olu of Warri in 1951. Before becoming monarch, he had built a […]
CAS Steps Into AFCON Title Dispute THE Court of Arbitration for Sport has confirmed it will hear an appeal by the Senegalese Football Federation over the controversial awarding of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco. In a statement, CAS disclosed that it has received Senegal’s formal challenge to the decision by the […]
A Historic Vote With Global Implications THE United Nations General Assembly has adopted a landmark resolution recognising the transatlantic slave trade as one of the gravest crimes against humanity, marking a significant moment in global efforts to address historical injustice. The resolution, introduced by Ghana, received overwhelming support, with 123 member states voting in favour. […]
National Assembly Signals Support THE push for the creation of Anioma State has received a significant boost, with Senate President Godswill Akpabio declaring that the National Assembly is favourably disposed to the proposal. He made the remarks in Asaba during the South-South Zonal Congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC), where he addressed party stakeholders […]
By INIOBONG AKPAN A Landmark Reawakened FOR more than a decade, the skeletal frame of the Ibom International Hotel stood as a stark reminder of stalled ambition in Uyo. Once envisioned as a premier hospitality destination, the 14-storey structure became synonymous with abandonment, uncertainty, and missed economic opportunity. Today, that narrative is changing. Under the administration […]