Ijaw elders renew demand for true federalism, restructuring
…Decry Niger Delta’s exclusion in N3.9 trillion road project By Adesina Wahab The Ijaw Elders Forum (IEF) Lagos has called for urgent restructuring and true fiscal federalism, warning that Nigeria’s continued neglect of Ijaw communities threatens the unity and stability of the federation. In a statement signed by Chairman, Chief Bukazi Etete, and Secretary, Efiye […]
Infantile Infantino should exit for trying to sell the World Cup, by Owei Lakemfa
Gianni Infantino, the Federation Internationale de Football Association, FIFA President who stole into office about a dozen years ago on the back of a coup against Sepp Blatter, may be on his way out. He has become like an orphan caught with his hand in the till. The 2026 World Cup had been quite successful. It […]
WAFCON 2026: All quarter-finals fixtures confirmed
Quarter-finals line-up at 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco this weekend (all times GMT):
The Strait of Hormuz must stay open
The Strait of Hormuz is the world’s most critical oil chokepoint, and its uninterrupted flow is essential to global stability. Every day, approximately 21 million barrels of crude oil-roughly 21 per cent of global petroleum consumption-pass through this narrow waterway between Iran and Oman. To nickname it a “special international waterway” and treat it as […]
Investor pledges $500m for varsity solar projects as FG launches Tinubu light initiative
According to Abramowitz, each solar facility would generate between 10 and 20 megawatts of electricity, more than enough to meet the immediate needs of participating universities, with excess power supplied to surrounding rural communities through prepaid metering systems.
French Village honours excellence, produces best graduates from 45 universities
By Esther Onyegbula The Nigeria French Language Village (NFLV), Ajara-Badagry, on Friday rewarded outstanding students who excelled during the 2025/2026 Language Immersion Programme with scholarships, cash prizes and other incentives, as more than 700 students from 45 Nigerian universities graduated from the seven-month French language training. The overall best graduating student, Ahmad Ibrahim of Abia […]
