A Leadership Philosophy That Defies Tradition IN Nigeria’s political landscape—often defined by power projection and legacy battles—Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, appears to be charting a different course. His governance style, increasingly framed as one that “kneels to the people,” challenges the entrenched culture of political discontinuity and elite-centered leadership. Recent project inspection tours […]
Seasonal Gaps Trigger Supply Shortage TOMATOES and peppers — essential ingredients in Nigerian kitchens — have once again become expensive, with prices climbing sharply across markets nationwide. Experts say the surge is largely tied to seasonal production cycles. With the dry season harvest ending and the rainy season harvest yet to fully mature, supply has […]
New Leadership for Economic Initiative in Delta IN a move aimed at reinforcing local economic development, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has appointed Dr. Godwin Adolor as the state coordinator of the Made in Nigeria Project. The initiative, domiciled in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), seeks […]
Registration Begins for Student Assistance Programme THE Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board has announced the commencement of online registration for the 2025/2026 Students Special Assistance Scheme (SSAS) bursary programme. The scheme is designed to provide financial support to students of Delta State origin studying in approved tertiary institutions across Nigeria. Eligibility Requirements Outlined According […]
Monarch Tours Umuezei Communities HIS Royal Majesty, the Asagba of Asaba, Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, has renewed calls for improved sanitation and sustained urban renewal during an inspection tour of the nine villages in Umuezei Quarters, Asaba. The tour, part of ongoing community engagement efforts, focused on environmental cleanliness, development initiatives, and strengthening communal harmony across […]
AFCON 2025 Strengthens Morocco’s Position as Africa’s Sports Investment Hub A Tournament With Economic Weight Beyond Football MOROCCO’S hosting of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has delivered more than just sporting excitement, with the country reportedly earning over $2 billion in combined economic returns. The figure reflects the growing transformation of continental football tournaments […]
Nigeria Bets on Hyperscale Infrastructure to Drive Digital Future From Policy to Execution in Digital Transformation NIGERIA is taking a major step toward building a fully integrated digital economy through a partnership between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the International Data Center Authority (IDCA). Unlike earlier policy-driven approaches, the new framework is […]
Global Health Alert Over Cruise Ship Cluster THE World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that additional hantavirus cases may emerge in the coming weeks following a confirmed outbreak linked to a cruise ship incident involving passengers from multiple countries. Health officials said the warning is not an indication of a worsening global outbreak, but a […]
Court Begins Trial-Within-Trial Over Alleged Forced Confessions PROCEEDINGS at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday centred on whether six defendants accused in an alleged coup plot against President Bola Tinubu made their statements voluntarily during interrogation. The court is conducting a trial-within-trial after the defendants challenged the admissibility of their confessional statements, claiming […]
A Defining Moment for APC’s Internal Power Structure THE All Progressives Congress is on the verge of releasing its list of cleared aspirants following a rigorous screening exercise that has become one of the most consequential internal processes ahead of the 2027 elections. The exercise, conducted under strict party guidelines and aligned with the schedule […]