Mostly Sunny Outlook Nationwide THE Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast predominantly sunny and cloudy weather conditions across the country from Monday to Wednesday. The three-day outlook, released on Sunday in Abuja, indicates stable atmospheric conditions in most regions, with isolated thunderstorms expected in parts of the South. According to the agency, the northern region […]
THE death of Chief (Dr.) Emmanuel “Nuel” Ojei at 74 has triggered an outpouring of tributes that go beyond ceremonial condolences, forcing a deeper national reflection on the life of a man who quietly shaped entire sectors of Nigeria’s indigenous industry. Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, in a statement released by his Chief […]
The Bankability Test Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway: Inside Nigeria’s Most Complex Road Financing Close USD 1.26 Billion Deal: More Than a Loan, a Market Verdict THE Federal Government has secured USD 1.26 billion in fully underwritten financing for Phase 1, Section 2 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, covering 55.7 kilometres from Eleko (Lekki) to Ode-Omi. The […]
THE 20th edition of Carnival Calabar opened on Friday with a vibrant cultural parade at Millennium Park, Millennium Park, pushing the streets of Calabar into a moving gallery of heritage, colour, and communal pride. Contingents representing Cross River’s 18 local government areas formed the heart of the ceremony, presenting costumes, dance, […]
By ALIYU AMINU ABUBAKAR ABDULLAHI (A. A. A. A.) SHEHU THE Hausa Ethnic Organization of Nigeria recently met with the descendants of Sultan Muhammadu Alwali II, the last Hausa Sultan of Kano, in a ceremony reflecting historical remembrance and cultural solidarity. Sultan Alwali II, who was killed by Fulani rebels despite their proclaimed […]
THE deaths of Ewhrudjakpo and Nwaoboshi have done more than inspire glowing tributes—they have forced national introspection on preventive healthcare, stress exposure, and emergency readiness among public officials. Both leaders were mourned across party lines and regional borders, described by colleagues and constituents as committed public servants. Their sudden collapse, however, has triggered more than […]
Institutional & Legality Focus The Night the Forest Lit Up LATE on Christmas night, rural Sokoto was jolted awake. Between 12:12 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. on Friday, US-operated MQ-9 Reaper drones deployed 16 GPS-guided precision munitions at ISIS enclaves in the Bauni forest axis, Tangaza LGA, in a coordinated Nigeria–US military offensive. The federal government […]
Intelligence Narrative, Public Perception, and Governance Gaps Shock in a Farming Community IN the aftermath of a U.S. airstrike intended for terrorist hideouts, the quiet village of Jabo has become an unexpected epicenter of fear, speculation, and public mistrust. Eyewitnesses described a projectile that flew overhead, exploded in farmland, and shook homes. The lack of […]
Institutional Capture, Ethics, and the Mindset Question Regulatory Capture: The Invisible Threat PROF. Wumi Iledare, a globally respected petroleum economist, shifted the debate from individuals to institutions. He warned that Nigeria’s petroleum regulators must avoid regulatory capture, where powerful operators shape enforcement, timelines, pricing policy, or approvals to favour select […]
Policy-Driven & Institutional Analysis Nigeria Moves to Fix a Broken Emergency System A lone disaster can kill in seconds. A broken system can kill long after rescue should have begun. That stark reality has become the backdrop of Nigeria’s renewed push to overhaul its disaster […]