Escalating Insurgency in Lake Chad Region Deadly Night Assault on Military Base AT least 23 soldiers of the Chadian Armed Forces have been killed and 26 others injured following a coordinated attack by suspected Boko Haram insurgents on a military outpost in the volatile Lake Chad region. The assault, which occurred late Monday night, targeted […]
THE alliance forged by Olenna Tyrell in Game of Thrones is not a typical political negotiation—it is a dangerous turning point where personal loss overrides rational statecraft. At the heart of this moment lies a chilling transformation:a leader who no longer seeks survival, but destruction. And in real-world politics—whether in Nigeria, across Africa, or globally—this […]
By KEHINDE OYEWUMI OGUNREMI AYOOLUWA When Administration Fails, Schools Falter The Hidden Engine of Education ACROSS many private and public schools, the focus of reform debates often centres on curriculum, infrastructure, and teacher quality. Yet, education experts increasingly point to a less visible but decisive factor: administrative systems. School administration, often reduced to paperwork and routine […]
Allegations and Counterclaims Take Centre Stage A fresh political confrontation has emerged in Delta State following renewed allegations of corruption against former governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, with his allies forcefully rejecting claims of financial misconduct and calls for his arrest. At the centre of the dispute are accusations that ₦1.3 trillion is unaccounted for during […]
A Call for Active Citizenship DELTA State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has called on Nigerian youths to take a more active role in governance and national development, urging them to support ongoing economic reforms aimed at stabilising the country. Speaking at the inauguration of the Delta State Executive […]
A Promise of Opportunity Turns Into Survival Abroad WHAT began as a promise of academic advancement under a government-backed bilateral education agreement has, for many Nigerian students in Russia, devolved into a daily struggle for survival. Dozens of Nigerian students studying medicine, engineering, and other technical fields under the Nigeria–Russia bilateral scholarship programme say they […]
Malawi Rallies Massive Home Support Ahead of Falconets Clash A Strategic Move to Shift Momentum THE Football Association of Malawi has opened stadium gates for free ahead of its crucial FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying second leg against Nigeria’s Falconets. The decision is designed to ensure a packed venue as Malawi attempt to overturn […]
Africa’s Malaria Burden Remains Disproportionately High AFRICA continues to shoulder the overwhelming weight of global malaria cases and deaths, with health authorities warning that progress made over the past two decades could stall or reverse without urgent financial intervention. According to global health data referenced by WHO-linked reports, the continent accounts for the vast majority […]
Press Freedom in Nigeria: Rights Groups Demand Urgent Safeguards Amid Rising Attacks A Growing Concern Over Media Safety CIVIL society and media advocacy organisations have renewed calls for stronger protections for journalists in Nigeria, warning that persistent attacks, intimidation, and weak enforcement of press freedom laws are eroding democratic accountability. Marking World Press Freedom Day […]
Senate Declares Xenophobia a National Concern NIGERIA’S Senate has taken a firm legislative stance on the rising wave of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa and Ghana, declaring the issue a matter of urgent national importance. The motion, raised during plenary under Orders 41 and 51, highlighted recurring incidents of violence, intimidation, and destruction […]