A Familiar Tragedy Repeats Itself NIGERIA is once again confronting a grim and deeply familiar reality: violent attacks erupt, public outrage surges, official reassurances follow, troops are deployed, and then the country slips back into uneasy silence—until the next bloodshed breaks the calm. This recurring cycle, now almost ritualistic, has left many Nigerians questioning whether […]
A Reunion Centuries in the Making ON 7 February 2026, history unfolded at Ogwa Ukwu Ahaba as the Asaba Kingdom formally welcomed the Ezhionum community back to what both sides affirmed as their shared ancestral homeland. The gathering marked the first official reunion between Asaba and Ezhionum in more than 300 years, closing a long […]
Trust Deficit Threatens Nigeria’s Ambitious Tax Reforms — SBM Report BY any fiscal benchmark, Nigeria’s 2025 Tax Reform Acts were designed to mark a decisive shift away from the country’s historic dependence on oil revenues. After decades of failed attempts to build a broad, sustainable tax base, the reforms promised to strengthen government finances, stabilise […]
Asaba Community Gathers to Honour Late Monarch THE Asaba Kingdom came together on Thursday to commemorate the second memorial anniversary of Late Obi Prof. Chike Joseph Edozien, the 13th Asagba of Asaba, in a ceremony that blended remembrance, reflection, and renewed commitment to the values he upheld during his reign. The event, held on 6 […]
APC Gains Momentum in Delta State THE All Progressives Congress (APC) has recorded a major political gain in Delta State following the defection of prominent youth leader, Comrade Ovie Umuakpo, and over 1,000 supporters. The development marks one of the most significant political movements in Isoko North Local Government Area in recent years. The defection […]
A Development Strategy Rooted in Connectivity DELTA State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is implementing a development agenda that places infrastructure at the centre of economic transformation. By focusing on projects that improve connectivity between communities, the administration is addressing long-standing structural challenges that have limited growth in rural and semi-urban areas. This strategy recognises that without […]
By FIDELUS ZWANSON A Growing Threat Beneath Nigeria’s Skies NIGERIA’S aviation industry is facing a silent but potentially devastating crisis: the rapid expansion of a black market for aviation turbine kerosene (Jet A-1). While passenger numbers rise and airports remain busy, industry experts warn that substandard and uncertified jet fuel is increasingly finding its way […]
MPAC Decries Killing of Over 170 Residents in Kwara THE Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has strongly condemned the killing of at least 170 residents of Woro village in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, following a violent attack by suspected terrorists. In a statement issued on Thursday, the organisation described the incident as […]
Courtesy Visit to the Palace THE Asagba of Asaba, HRM Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, SAN, OON, on Thursday, 6 February 2026, received former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Gregory Obi, and his entourage at the Asagba’s Palace in Asaba. The visit, described as cordial and symbolic, highlighted long-standing personal ties […]
Joint Operation Exposes Cybercrime Syndicate A coordinated operation by Nigerian and British law enforcement agencies has led to the arrest of seven suspected cybercriminals and the dismantling of an international online investment scam centre in Agbor, Delta State. The Nigeria Police Force said the operation was executed by the Police National Cybercrime Center (NPF-NCC) in […]