Legal Accuracy and Public Misconception Change or Correction? Understanding the Difference EVERY day, people spend unnecessary money and lose valuable time because of a basic legal misunderstanding: not every name mismatch requires a change of name affidavit. When the name on your BVN does not match your bank or official records, it does not automatically […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE THE Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN, OON, has called on the Delta State Government to urgently establish more primary and secondary schools in Asaba to address growing congestion and improve the quality of learning. The monarch made the call on Tuesday […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE BUSINESS mogul and Chairman of the Cubana Group, Chief Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has praised Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, describing his leadership as people-centred, God-fearing and firmly rooted in development, while declaring that the state is “in very good hands.” Iyiegbu made the remarks […]
Hostile Witnesses and the Architecture of Truth in the Courtroom Witness Testimony: The Fragile Pillar of Justice WITNESSES are central to adjudication. Yet, they are human—subject to fear, influence, and self-interest. The concept of the hostile witness exists because the law accepts this vulnerability rather than denying it. A hostile witness emerges when testimony departs […]
Rethinking the Economics of Publishing in the Digital Age The Limitations of a Single Format FOR decades, the publishing industry has remained wedded to one idea: the printed book is the ideal—and often the only legitimate—vehicle for literature. But the world has moved on. Attention now flows in layers: excerpts, audio, live performance, annotations, and […]
Nigeria’s Cities to Double by 2050 Amid Economic Growth Prospects Urban Population Surge NIGERIA’S urban population is set to more than double over the next 25 years, reaching an estimated 264 million by 2050, the World Bank projects. This increase represents an additional 140.3 million people moving into Nigerian cities, placing unprecedented demand on housing, […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE AFCON 2025 Semi-Finals Preview – Senegal, Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria Face High-Stakes Clash Senegal vs Egypt: A Rematch of the 2021 Final THE 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is heating up as the semi-finals promise drama and intensity. First up, Senegal will take on Egypt at the Ibn Batouta […]
By STELLA JOHNSON OGBOVOVEH Health Workers Defy ‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy, Strike Continues JOHESU Maintains Industrial Action THE Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has confirmed that its nationwide strike will continue, rejecting the federal government’s “no work, no pay” directive issued earlier this month. In a memo circulated following an emergency virtual meeting of […]
THE ECONOMIC AND LIVELIHOOD IMPACT OF AILING COTTON AND TEXTILE INDUSTRY Job-Rich Sector Faces Decline NIGERIA’S cotton, textile, and garment (CTG) sector—historically a major employer and foreign exchange earner—is under severe strain. In 2025, production levels remained below sustainable thresholds, with ginneries operating at minimal capacity and many textile firms closing. Stakeholders warn that the […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH LOW OUTPUT, HIGH EXPECTATIONS – NIGERIA’S POWER CRISIS DEEPENS Power Generation Collapses to 38% Availability NIGERIA’S power generation sector faced a dramatic underperformance in December 2025, with grid-connected plants operating at only 38 per cent of installed capacity, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Out of the 13,625 megawatts (MW) […]