Rivers Assembly Crisis and the Cost of Political Warfare WHEN Siminalayi Fubara was sworn in as Governor of Rivers State on 29 May 2023, expectations were high that the state would experience a period of consolidation after years of intense political dominance by his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Instead, within five months […]
By ANDERSON (ANDY) CLIFF Vatican Audience Highlights Ikpea’s Faith and Philanthropy DR. Leemon Ikpea, a prominent Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, has met privately with the Pope at the Vatican, an encounter described by associates as a profound spiritual experience and a moment of affirmation for his humanitarian work. The meeting took place during Dr. Ikpea’s […]
Ukodhiko Responds to Uzere’s Concerns Over Constituency Projects THE Office of Rep. Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko has responded to concerns raised by the Uzere Community Development Union over alleged exclusion from constituency projects, assuring that no community within Isoko North and Isoko South Federal Constituency has been deliberately sidelined. In a statement released by the lawmaker’s […]
Governor Oborevwori Marks Arenyeka’s 60th Birthday with Praise DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the State Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Barrister Val Arenyeka, on his 60th birth anniversary, describing him as a disciplined leader whose public service record reflects dedication and excellence. In a statement released on January 17 by […]
THE Delta State Government has commenced construction of the 10.1-kilometre Aboh–Akarai Road and a major bridge across the Okiri River in Ndokwa East Local Government Area, a transformative infrastructure project valued at ₦29.8 billion. The Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, disclosed this during an inspection of the project site alongside […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI THE Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that Moroccan referee Jalal Jiyed will take charge of the third-place playoff between Egypt and Nigeria at AFCON 2025 this Saturday in Rabat. Jiyed will be supported on VAR duties by Algerian official Lahlu Benbraham, CAF stated. The appointment comes as both teams aim […]
By DAVID JOHN-FLUKE AFCON 2025 Semifinal: When Officiating Becomes a Weapon NIGERIA’S semifinal clash with Morocco at AFCON 2025 ended in heartbreak—not because of player performance, tactics, or stamina, but due to officiating that defied the Laws of the Game. Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea’s decisions repeatedly favored Morocco, undermining Nigerian players’ rights and […]
By OBI DAVIES NIGERIA’S capital market is set for major restructuring following the Securities and Exchange Commission’s decision to significantly raise minimum capital requirements for regulated entities. The new framework, released on 16 January 2026 under the Investments and Securities Act 2025, replaces capital thresholds that have been in place for a decade. The SEC […]
A Silent Disease Turns Lethal DIABETES has quietly become one of Nigeria’s most dangerous health emergencies. Once considered manageable with consistent medication and lifestyle control, the disease is now claiming between 30,000 and 40,000 lives annually. A combination of soaring drug prices, weak government intervention, cultural misconceptions, and poor access to care has transformed diabetes […]
By OBIOMA TORI 2025: A Year of Contradictions in Nigerian Agriculture NIGERIA’S agricultural and food systems sector in 2025 unfolded as a study in contrasts. On one hand, the year recorded notable increases in yields of key staples such as rice, maize, yam, and cassava. Improved farming practices, favourable rainfall patterns, expanded dry-season farming, and […]