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 […]
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 […]
Delta First Lady donates 21 wheelchairs, funds N5m surgery in Burutu
The outreach, held on Thursday in Kiagbodo, Burutu Local Government Area, also provided free medical consultations, health screenings and treatment to hundreds of residents, including children with special needs, their caregivers, elderly persons and other members of the community.
