Nigeria, US Deepen Counterterror Alliance After Killing of ISIS Commander Joint Military Operation Targets Senior Terror Figure NIGERIA and the United States have confirmed a joint military operation that led to the killing of a senior commander of the Islamic State group in the Lake Chad Basin, marking one of the most significant counterterrorism strikes […]
Neglected School Raises Questions Over Oil Wealth FRESH concerns have emerged over the state of public education infrastructure in parts of Akwa Ibom State following reports that the only school serving an oil-producing community has fallen into severe disrepair despite the state’s substantial revenue earnings from crude oil allocations. The report has reignited debate around […]
Historic Competition Returns With Fresh Drama THE 2026 President Federation Cup has taken a major step forward following the release of Round of 64 fixtures by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The draw signals the start of another edition of Nigeria’s most prestigious knockout football tournament, known for its unpredictability and rich legacy. With a […]
Growing Fault Lines Ahead of 2027 AS Nigeria’s political landscape gradually shifts toward the 2027 general elections, internal tensions within the ruling All Progressives Congress are increasingly exposing deep concerns over candidate imposition, factional rivalries, disputed congresses, and allegations of weakened internal democracy across several states. What began as isolated protests by aggrieved aspirants in […]
Crisis Brews Over Endorsement Strategy FRESH tensions have surfaced within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State as aspirants push back against moves by party leaders to endorse preferred candidates ahead of internal primaries. The development has triggered protests and allegations of attempts to sideline eligible party members in the candidate selection process. Allegations […]
The Emotional Economy of Online Giving IN Nigeria’s increasingly digital society, compassion has found a new outlet—social media. From Twitter threads to WhatsApp broadcasts and Instagram posts, urgent appeals for financial help to treat life-threatening illnesses have become common. Photographs of frail patients, emotional narratives, and ticking deadlines often compel swift donations. But beneath this […]
AT its core, this moment is not just a killing—it is the collapse of an entire philosophy of power. In the movie series Games of Thrones, for years, Tywin Lannister ruled Westeros not as a king, but as something far more dangerous: an unquestioned authority. But power built on fear carries a fatal flaw—it depends […]
Asagba Palace Projects Renew Debate Over Role of Monarchs in National Development Cultural Investments Position Asaba Kingdom as Emerging Heritage Centre THE decision by the Asagba of Asaba, Epiphany Azinge, to commence construction of major palace infrastructure projects has reignited national conversations about the evolving role of traditional institutions in Nigeria’s development landscape. At a […]
Royal Vision Anchors Cultural Expansion in Asaba THE Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, has intensified efforts to preserve and modernise the cultural heritage of the Asaba Kingdom with the foundation laying of two landmark projects — the Asagba Palace Event Centre and Palace Library. The ceremony, held on 15 May […]
Nigeria Dominates Mixed Relay Final TEAM Nigeria delivered a standout performance at the ongoing African Athletics Championships, clinching gold in the 4×400m mixed relay with an impressive season’s best time of 3:16.44. The quartet of Ezekiel Asuquo, Toheebat Jimoh, Victor Sampson, and Patience Okon-George combined speed, coordination, and tactical brilliance to secure victory in a […]