By SUNDAY EBIGWU A Party at a Crossroads THE recent All Progressives Congress (APC) state congress in Delta has triggered fresh debate over internal cohesion, leadership style, and the future of the party ahead of the 2027 elections. What was expected to consolidate gains following high-profile defections now appears, to critics, to have deepened internal fractures. […]
A Crime That Captivated Colonial Lagos IN 1953, a young Nigerian woman, Ada Ocha Ntu—widely known as Esther Johnson—became the centre of one of colonial Nigeria’s most controversial murder trials. At just 22, she was accused of killing her British partner, Maurice Hall, a railway engineer, in Lagos. The case quickly transcended the courtroom, evolving […]
Strengthening Community–Security Collaboration THE Asagba of Asaba, Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, has reaffirmed the importance of community involvement in security during a visit by the Delta State Honorary Members of the Police Officers Mess led by Uju Udeme. The visit, held at the monarch’s palace, focused on enhancing collaboration between community leaders and security stakeholders. Recognising […]
Fostering Cultural Storytelling THE J. Randle Centre for Yorùbá Culture and History is hosting a fortnight-long writers’ retreat, bringing together 28 emerging storytellers and cultural thinkers from across Nigeria. The initiative, guided by choreographer and Centre Director Qudus Onikeku, aims to document contemporary Nigerian culture across literature, visual arts, performance, urban culture, pop music, and […]
Digital Platform Launched to Expand Women’s Opportunities IN commemoration of International Women’s Day 2026, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has unveiled the Happy Woman Digital Platform during a private launch in Lagos. The initiative is designed to strengthen women’s access to economic resources, including finance, skills development, and market opportunities, […]
Forum Launched to Strengthen Electricity Governance IN a move aimed at improving electricity governance in Nigeria, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has inaugurated the Forum of Nigerian Electricity Regulators (FONER). The launch took place during a high-level regulatory meeting in Lagos involving State Electricity Regulators, marking a new phase in efforts to coordinate oversight […]
States Seek Joint Solutions to Security Threats A high-level dialogue involving stakeholders from Benue, Kaduna, Katsina, and Plateau states has underscored the urgency of coordinated action to address rising insecurity across Nigeria’s North-Central and North-West regions. The consultative meeting, held in Jos, was convened by the Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE) in partnership […]
Reforms, Rankings and Renewed Confidence AKWA Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, has admitted 1,925 new students, marking a significant academic milestone that reflects the institution’s recent transformation and rising national profile. Speaking at the 31st matriculation ceremony, the State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ubong Essien, attributed the polytechnic’s progress to targeted reforms that have repositioned […]
Recapitalisation Drive Signals Renewed Confidence in Nigerian Banks NIGERIA’S banking sector has recorded a significant capital inflow of ₦4.61 trillion as lenders race to meet the recapitalisation deadline set by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Announced by CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso, the development highlights both domestic and foreign investor confidence, with nearly 27 per cent […]
By ZACKIE MESSENJAH Historical Continuity and U.S. Foreign Policy Reassessing U.S. Power: Continuity or Departure? DEBATES over the foreign policy posture of Donald Trump have intensified following recent global developments, particularly the 2026 U.S. military operation in Venezuela. While critics frame his actions as unusually aggressive, a broader historical lens suggests continuity rather than rupture in […]