By MAHMOOD MALIK MUSA (M. M. M.) IBRAHIM IMAM Abubakar Abdullahi, the respected religious leader who sheltered 262 Christians during the 2018 communal clashes in Plateau State, has died at the age of 90. The Imam of Nghar village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area died on Thursday night at the Plateau Specialist Hospital, Jos. […]
By SANI BATURE TENSIONS are rising in Abuja following the disconnection of power supply to several FCTA agencies by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) over outstanding electricity bills. The blackout, now entering its fourth week, affects critical institutions, including the FCT Water Board, hospitals, and public schools. Engr. Ayuba Usman, Director of the Department […]
By IZUCHUKWU CHARLES COLLINS A History of Dismissive Narratives FOR decades, parts of Nigeria’s public discourse have portrayed the South-East, particularly AlaIgbo, as economically marginal, geographically constrained, and lacking strategic natural resources. Terms such as “landlocked,” “unproductive,” or environmentally disadvantaged became shorthand in some political and media conversations, shaping perceptions about the region’s place in national […]
A Contested Claim with Deep Roots THE question of whether Ijaw communities in Edo South Senatorial District are indigenous or merely settlers has re-emerged as one of the most sensitive historical and political debates in southern Nigeria. At its core are competing narratives of origin, land ownership, and sovereignty between the Ijaw people […]
THE Delta State Government has commenced construction of the long-awaited 10.1-kilometre Aboh–Akarai Road, including a bridge across the Okiri River, in Ndokwa East Local Government Area. The project is valued at ₦29.8 billion. The Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, announced the commencement during an inspection of the […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI EGYPT and Nigeria will clash this weekend in the Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff, with both continental heavyweights eager to end their campaign on a positive note after semi-final disappointment. The third-place match is often viewed as the tournament’s most bittersweet fixture, offering consolation rather than glory. Still, for Egypt and […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH NIGERIA’S Super Falcons have discovered their group-stage opponents for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations following Thursday’s draw ceremony in Morocco. The defending champions were placed in Group C alongside Zambia, Egypt and Malawi, setting up an intriguing mix of established rivals and new challengers. The group matches will be […]
LAND, MEMORY, AND THE POLITICS OF TRUTH IN DELTA STATE When History Refuses to Be Rewritten LAND disputes in Delta State rarely remain legal matters alone. They quickly become battles over memory, identity, and political relevance. One such dispute, involving the Sagay family of Amukpe community, has resurfaced as a powerful reminder that documented truth […]
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE Petrol Consumption Jumps Sharply as Festive Demand Peaks NIGERIA’S daily petrol consumption surged to 63.7 million litres in December 2025, representing a sharp increase of 10.8 million litres per day from November levels, according to data released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The figure, contained in the […]
Nigeria Tax Act Did Not Introduce VAT on Bank Transfers — NRS THE Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has issued a formal clarification following public concern over reports that Value-Added Tax (VAT) is now being imposed on bank transfers and electronic transactions. According to the agency, such claims are false and misrepresent existing tax policy. Old […]