THE placement of Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Rivers States within Nigeria’s South-South geopolitical zone is often treated as a settled fact of modern governance. Yet historically, culturally, and economically, their separation from the old Eastern Region is a relatively recent political outcome—shaped less by identity than by colonial administration, military state creation, and post-civil-war […]
By ABDUL AHMED (A. A.) RUFUS A renewed bandit attack on Doma village in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State has left over 20 people feared dead, casting doubt on the sustainability of peace agreements between rural communities and armed groups in the state. The attack took place on Tuesday afternoon, when suspected bandits […]
By NJORIGE LYNUS THE Federal Government’s ₦2.45 trillion disbursement to states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) between March 2024 and August 2025 is reshaping sub-national budgets and redefining how states finance infrastructure and security. Announced by Presidential Adviser Daniel Bwala, the intervention targets core pressure points in state governance—roads, bridges, healthcare, education and security—at […]
THE Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has congratulated Engr. Kestin Pondi on his birthday, praising his leadership qualities and commitment to national service. In a statement signed by the Chairman of DOPF, Emmanuel Enebeli and the Secretary, Shedrack Onitsha, the forum described Pondi as a professional whose work continues to inspire confidence and contribute meaningfully […]
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has celebrated the Chairman of Maton Engineering Limited, Mr. Matthew Tonlagha, describing his 50-year life journey as an inspiring story of resilience, service to humanity and unwavering gratitude to God. Speaking on Monday at a thanksgiving ceremony in Warri, the governor said the massive turnout at the event […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI PLANS for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) have been thrown into uncertainty after the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) formally asked the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to postpone the tournament. The request, sent directly to CAF, outlines Morocco’s growing difficulty in accommodating the competition due to intense pressure […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH THE FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola continues its global journey with the arrival of the Original FIFA World Cup Trophy in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, following a high-profile African run through Egypt and South Africa. Africa’s chapter of the tour began in Cairo on 4 and 5 January 2026, drawing […]
Nigeria Prizes 2026: A Platform for Ideas and Cultural Expression THE Nigeria Prizes 2026 have officially opened for submissions, marking another milestone in Nigeria’s most prominent celebration of literary excellence, scientific innovation, and creative expression. Sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), the prizes continue their tradition of rewarding works that contribute meaningfully to knowledge, technology, […]
NLNG Refreshes Visual Identity of The Nigeria Prizes A New Chapter for Nigerian ExcellenceTHE Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has unveiled redesigned logos for The Nigeria Prize for Literature, The Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation, and the newly launched Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts. The event, held at a Lagos press conference on 29 January […]
By KIO AMACHREE Living Between Two Worlds: Where Title Trumps Talent British Class: An Invisible Pyramid GROWING up in Britain, I witnessed a social order that most take for granted but that governs opportunities, relationships, and mobility in profound ways. Unlike the explicit segregation familiar from American history, British class is subtle, inherited, and deeply institutionalized. […]