Nigerian Students Excel at Continental Spelling Contest NIGERIAN students delivered an impressive performance at the recently concluded African Spelling Bee held in Harare, Zimbabwe, securing top honours and reinforcing the country’s growing reputation in academic competitions. The event, which brought together young spellers from over 30 African countries, tested participants across multiple formats, including rapid-fire […]
AFN Responds to Allegations Over Asaba Camp THE Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has strongly denied allegations of financial misconduct and poor welfare conditions during the recently concluded Phase One National Camp for the Commonwealth Games held in Asaba, Delta State. The clarification follows widespread reports and viral videos suggesting that athletes protested over unpaid […]
Understanding “In Chambers” Proceedings in Nigerian Courts PUBLIC reactions to courtroom language often reflect a mix of curiosity and suspicion. One such phrase — “the matter will be heard in chambers” — frequently triggers assumptions of secrecy or even misconduct. However, legal experts say such interpretations are often misplaced, as the concept is firmly grounded […]
Oborevwori Celebrates Elumelu’s Influence at 63 DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated renowned businessman and philanthropist, Mr. Tony Elumelu, on his 63rd birthday, describing him as a transformational leader whose impact continues to shape Africa’s economic future. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the governor praised […]
Rethinking the Scientist as Writer IN 1954, biologist Florence Moog challenged a prevailing notion that scientists lacked the ability to communicate effectively with the public. Writing in the journal Science, she pushed back against claims that only journalists could translate complex research into accessible language. Her argument was bold for its time—and remains strikingly relevant […]
Uncertainty Clouds 2027 Political Calculations A wave of uncertainty is sweeping through the corridors of power in Abuja as ministers and political appointees under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reconsider their political ambitions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Multiple sources indicate that several ministers who had initially nursed plans to contest elective offices have begun […]
Delta Police Expand Dragnet, Arrest 15 Over Ozoro Assaults THE Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 15 suspects in connection with the alleged sexual assault of women during a recent festival in Ozoro community, Isoko North Local Government Area. The arrests follow an intensified investigation into disturbing incidents that reportedly occurred in […]
Royal Endorsement for Autism Advocacy THE Asagba of Asaba, Epiphany Azinge, has thrown his weight behind autism awareness advocacy, hosting teenage Guinness World Record holder Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo Okeke and members of the Cycling Federation of Nigeria at his palace in Asaba. The visit, which took place on 21 March 2026, forms part of a long-distance […]
Global Conflict, Local Consequences ESCALATING hostilities involving United States, Israel and Iran are reverberating far beyond the Middle East, with Nigeria’s agricultural sector emerging as a key casualty of the unfolding crisis. Disruptions to oil shipments through the strategic Strait of Hormuz have tightened global supply chains, triggering a spike in petroleum prices. In Nigeria, […]
By SIMBO OLORUNFEMI Trump 2.0 and the Revival of Disruptive Power Politics THE return of Donald Trump to the White House has reignited a familiar debate in global politics: whether the United States is retreating from multilateral leadership into a more force-driven, unilateral posture. Within days of his inauguration, the administration signalled a decisive shift. From […]