By IKHIDE R IKHELOA Growing frustration over Nigeria’s political direction is fuelling arguments that the country’s democratic system has become a recycled power structure dominated by elite interests rather than genuine public representation. Nigeria’s Democracy Under Renewed Scrutiny INCREASING public dissatisfaction with Nigeria’s political class is once again triggering deeper conversations about the nature of […]
By UWAKMFON DAN Nigeria Advocates Strategic Gas Utilisation Across Africa Ekpo Calls For Balanced Energy Policy NIGERIA’S Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has urged African nations to adopt a strategic balance between natural gas exports and domestic utilisation in order to drive sustainable economic growth across the continent. Ekpo made the call […]
By OCHUKO EDAFE Inside Delta’s Growing Political Dynasty Culture Power Rotation Or Family Preservation? FOR decades, political power in Delta State has revolved around a familiar circle of influential families, political godfathers and entrenched elite networks. While democratic elections continue to hold regularly, critics increasingly argue that the deeper structure of political control in the state […]
Kano Residents Battle Heatwave, Erratic Electricity Supply Rising Temperatures Trigger Hardship RESIDENTS of Kano State have raised concerns over the persistent heatwave affecting the state and several parts of Northern Nigeria, lamenting that worsening electricity supply has deepened daily hardship and disrupted economic activities. Many residents described the current weather conditions as one of the […]
Asagba Advocates Stronger Church-Community Relations HIS Royal Majesty, Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, has challenged churches in Asaba Kingdom to strengthen their contributions to social development through practical community-based interventions. The monarch made the appeal during a visit by leaders and members of Loveworld Bible Church to the Asagba Palace in Asaba. Focus on Education and Human […]
By IFESIOKWU GREG Asagba Receives Dual Recognition HIS Royal Majesty, Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, has been honoured with the titles of National Patron and Grand Patron, South-South Zone by the Elite Sheriff Corps of Nigeria. The honours were conferred during a visit by senior officials of the organisation to the Asagba Palace in Asaba. The delegation […]
Abuja to Host Africa Sub-Regional Cricket Battles NIGERIA has been confirmed as host of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional C Qualifiers, scheduled to hold from 18 to 25 October 2026. The confirmation came from the International Cricket Council, reinforcing Nigeria’s growing role as a key hub for cricket development in Africa. […]
University Lecturers Reject Proposal to Abolish ‘Irrelevant’ Courses THE Academic Staff Union of Universities has rejected the Federal Government’s reported proposal to abolish selected university courses considered “irrelevant,” describing the move as a dangerous approach to solving Nigeria’s education and unemployment challenges. During a press briefing held in Kano, the ASUU Kano Zone warned that […]
Court Hears Details of Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu FRESH revelations have emerged in the ongoing trial of suspected coup plotters accused of planning to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, as one of the defendants allegedly disclosed how conspirators discussed infiltrating the Presidential Villa and disrupting electricity supply within the nation’s seat of power. The disclosures […]
U.S. Halts Naval Escort Mission Amid Diplomatic Push UNITED States President Donald Trump has announced a temporary suspension of “Project Freedom,” the controversial U.S.-led military operation designed to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions involving Iran and global shipping interests. The decision, announced through Trump’s Truth Social platform, comes as […]