The 9/11 that never happened: What Britain saved the world from
TWENTY-FIVE years after the planes struck America, the most frightening part of 9/11 may not be what the terrorists achieved, but what they originally intended to achieve - and what intelligence agencies have since learned to prevent.
The Impact of America’s Foreign Policies on Nigeria’s Economy: challenges and opportunities
By Jude Azai Introduction Foreign policy decisions made by global superpowers often have far-reaching consequences, particularly for developing economies such as Nigeria. The United States, as one of the world’s most influential nations, plays a crucial role in shaping global economic dynamics through trade agreements, diplomatic engagements, immigration policies, and international aid programs. This is […]
Dele Ezeoba: Standing up for what is right
By Zik Zulu Okafor The announcement came with a tinge of impunity. It was by the Federal Ministry of Education which last week endorsed the controversial appointment of Christopher Ogbogbo, a Professor of African History at the University of Ibadan as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of Admiralty University of Nigeria , ADUN, Ibusa, Delta state. It […]
The cries for Dr Izonebi Alfred’s applauded book and Mienkemedonmo song
BY Enewaridideke Ekanpou Dr Izonebi Alfred, always kingly in every musical composition and stunning stage performances, celebrated globally as JKing by music enthusiasts and lovers, the exceptionally endowed highlife musician from Ndoro and Torugbene, yet with umbilical links to Oyangbene, in Delta and Bayelsa States whose ‘Dibi’ song took the music world by storm is […]
Nigeria’s energy poverty: Tariff hikes and state-led solutions
By MICHAEL TIDI Electricity remains a paradox in Nigeria, with abundant energy resources yet persistent darkness. For decades, Nigerians have endured erratic power supply, exorbitant self-generation costs, and unfulfilled promises of a stable grid. Now, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s recent push for a tariff hike has reignited the long-standing debate on cost-reflective pricing and the […]
Ebonyi on the move: Building roads, bridging dreams
By DAVE NZEKWU Imagine a place where every road leads to opportunity, where every bridge connects not just destinations but dreams. Infrastructure is more than just roads and bridges—it is the heartbeat of development, the silent force driving progress. In Ebonyi State, the government understands that a well-connected society is a thriving society. Roads are the […]
