THE Chairman of the Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF), Mr Emmanuel Enebeli, has urged online publishers and other media professionals to uphold accuracy, fairness, verification and editorial independence, particularly in their coverage of Nigeria’s democratic process ahead of the 2027 general elections. Enebeli gave the charge during the Forum’s 2026 Annual Conference and 6th Annual […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH NIGERIA’S struggle with high transport fares is unfolding against a wider global energy crisis. As international oil prices rise, governments in Africa, Asia and Europe have introduced different measures to protect consumers from the impact. While some have temporarily cut taxes, others have subsidised fuel, supported public transport or invested in alternative […]
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE NIGERIANS seeking education, employment and travel opportunities in Europe continue to explore Schengen destinations. However, obtaining a visa remains a major hurdle. Applicants often face extensive documentation, financial requirements and uncertainty over approval. In fact, European Commission data showed that 45.9 per cent of short-stay visa applications lodged from Nigeria were refused […]
ARCHBISHOP Emeritus of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has called for far-reaching reforms to Nigeria’s electoral system, including allowing citizens to challenge election results and ensuring that electoral disputes are resolved before elected officials are sworn into office. Onaiyekan made the proposals in his keynote address at the 2026 All Nigeria Editors Conference in Enugu, where […]
VICE President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerian editors to provide balanced coverage of the country’s economic reforms by reporting both the progress recorded and the challenges confronting citizens. Shettima made the call in a goodwill message to the 2026 All Nigeria Editors Conference in Enugu, themed, “The Ballot, the Media and the Task of Keeping […]
By ANITA KNIGHT Nigeria’s ₦144bn Safe Schools Plan Under Strain as Pupils Return Amid Security Fears A New School Year, Familiar Fears MORE than 45 million pupils in Nigeria’s basic and secondary schools are returning to classrooms amid renewed concerns about their safety. The new academic session begins against the backdrop of years of attacks […]
By FRANKLIN FRANCIS FREY SOUTH Africa has extradited six Nigerians suspected of belonging to the Black Axe organised crime network to the United States, even as Nigeria raises fresh concerns over the safety of its citizens following the deaths of seven Nigerians in the country. The developments have placed crime, xenophobia and the treatment of […]
NEXT2NONE Support Initiative, a non-governmental organisation, and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch Africa’s first international fashion-for-social-impact campaign against human trafficking. Tagged “Threads of Resilience: Fashion for Freedom,” the initiative seeks to bring together global fashion, international cinema and elite sports […]
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, expressing optimism that the country’s democratic journey will continue to deliver greater prosperity, stability and development for all citizens. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the governor praised […]
PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, have reaffirmed strong federal and state support for the Nigeria Police Force as the 15th Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA 2026) officially opened on Saturday in Asaba. President Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), described the Games as a […]