Labour Party not a ponzi scheme, Reps caucus tells Abure
Isaac Samuel The last is yet to be seen about the leadership crisis rocking the labour party has the House of Representatives Labour Party Caucus, on Tuesday described as laughable,…
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Ebonyi Group threatens recall as Natasha slams Senator Nwebonyi with N5bn defamation suit
From Isaac Samuel A foremost Ebonyi socio-cultural and accountability group, Association of Ebonyi Indigenes Socio-Cultural in the Diaspora (AEISCID), has issued a stern warning to the Deputy Chief Whip of…
We ‘ll not tolerate excuses, Eno charges commissioners at retreat
Patrick Ekpoh Akwa Ibom State governor, Umo Eno, has again restated his administration’s zero tolerance to excuses, warning that his administration will no accept any failure on the part of…
Presidency: INEC Chairman not sacked
The Presidency has described as “fake news” speculation on Monday morning regarding the purported removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu. Earlier reports emanating…
IMF: United States Tariffs Represents Significant Risk to Global Economic Outlook
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, has described the tariffs announced by President Donald Trump of the United States of America as posing significant…
Trump’s new tariff on Nigerian exports will disrupt trade relations, says FG
From Isaac Samuel The Federal Government has expressed concern over the newly imposed 14 per cent tariff by US President Donald Trump on Nigerian exports, warning that the move could…
Speaker Abbas condemns attack on Plateau communities, killings
From Isaac Samuel The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has condemned, the recent attacks on Ruwi, Manguna, Daffo, and Josho and Hurti communities in the Bokkos Local…
Rivers Administrator visits Emohua and Ikwerre
Rivers Administrator , H.E Vice Admiral, Ibok Ete Ekwe (Rtd) on Saturday visited Emohua and Ikwerre LGAs , as part of his ongoing tour of selected LGAs across the State…
We are set to start work on Ibom Deep Seaport – Gov. Umo Eno
– Splashes N355m on Oro Farmers, Entreprenuers Akwa Ibom State Governor. Pastor Umo Eno has revealed that all is now set for construction work to begin at the Ibom Deep…
To Save the Naira
Nigerian Naira again: “The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday injected $197.71 million into the foreign exchange (FX) market in a bid to restore calm as the naira crashed…
When Power Fears Legacy: Emir Sanusi, the Police, and the Spectacle of Political Intimidation
By Olu Damilola The recent move by the Kano State Police Command to summon His Highness Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II for questioning, ostensibly over a Sallah homage visit that included…
Senator Nenadi Usman assumes leadership of Labour Party
By Isaac Samuel With the judgment of the Supreme Court on Friday, April 4, affirming that the leadership of a political party is the internal matter of the party which…
Can the new NNPCL Board muster courage to tackle critical problems?
Editor-in-chief of Policy & Politics, ETIM ETIM, examines the issues before the new NNPCL Board The new directors of NNPCL appointed by President Bola Tinubu last week has been widely…
Akpabio’s supernatural powers
By ETIM ETIM Senator Godswill Akpabio has been in public service for over two decades, but it’s only recently that his supernatural powers have been brought to national attention. These…
CPPE: Trump’s Trade War May Cause Slump in Oil Price, Harm Nigeria’s External Reserves
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has stated that the ongoing trade war being championed by President Donald Trump of the United States of America, might cause…
Akwa Ibom State University: 22 years of filing the gap in tertiary education
Correspondent, Patrick Ekpoh, examines the development of Akwa Ibom State University and the roles it has played in the last two decades. Although it was born in controversy, Akwa Ibom…
What the new U.S.14% tariff on Nigerian exports means
By Isaac Samuel On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 14 per cent tariff on exports from Nigeria to the United States as part of a larger protectionist trade…
Why Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan can’t be recalled – INEC
INEC has announced that the planned recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by her constituents has failed because they coul not muster the required number of votes. Here is INEC’s full…
Akpabio debunks “spurious and malicious” allegations
Senate President Goodwill Akpabio has dismissed allegations by Elisha Abbo that he lost his senatorial seat due to the Senate President’s machinations. Here’s the full statement from the Senate President’s…
NB Plc Records N1.1trn Revenue, Grew Operating Profit by 59% in 2024
The Nigerian Breweries Plc recorded ahistoric N1.1 trillion group revenue in 2024 financial year, which is an outstanding 81 per cent year-on-year growth. The NB also grew its operating profit…
Niger Delta Sports Festival Kicks Off in Uyo with fanfare, pomp
Comfort Isaac The maiden edition of the Niger Delta Sports Festival organized by the Niger Delta Development Commission,NDDC, opened in Uyo on Wednesday with fanfare and pomp. The ceremony was…
PMI Report: Private Sector Records Increase in Output, New Orders as Inflation Pressure Wanes
The Nigerian private sector recorded strengthened productivity in March as output, new orders and employment all increased to greater degrees than in February. This was disclosed by the Stanbic IBTC…
Gov. Eno receives Niger Delta Sports Festival Torch
… appreciates integrative spirit behind fiesta Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has received the symbolic torch to kick-start the Niger Delta Sports Festival taking place in Uyo. Receiving…
Gov. Eno Inaugurates Agriculture and Food Security Committee
. . . reaffirms commitment to Agric Revolution, Tourism Devt Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to agricultural revolution and tourism development as critical…
A’Ibom NMA gives UNIUYO 21-day ultimatum to address medical lecturers’ welfare
By Patrick Ekpoh, Uyo THE Nigerian Medical Association, Akwa Ibom State branch, has given the management of the University of Uyo a 21-day ultimatum beginning from April 2nd, to address…
NECA Commends FG for Appointment of Substantive NHIA’s Chairman
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has commended the Federal Government for the appointment of a substantive Chairman for the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). Speaking in Lagos, the Director…
CPPE Warns against Plan to Ban Import of Solar Panel
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise [CPPE] has advised the federal government to shelve its plan to ban the importation of solar panel into Nigeria. The CPPE gave…
INEC Helping Petitioners Perfect My Recall – Sen. Natasha
By Abubakar Y Ojima-Ojo Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi central, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of bias in her recall from the senate. Akpoti-Uduaghan spoke on Tuesday…
Nobody Can Stop Me : Suspended Natasha Akpoti Defies Curfew, Rallies Supporters I’m Kogi
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi central, has defied security restrictions imposed on Kogi state hours to her homecoming rally. The lawmaker, who arrived in a chopper on Tuesday, was received…
Tinubu makes sweeping changes in NNPC Board
…sacks Mele Kyari President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a sweeping reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited board, removing the chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure and the group…
World Bank Loan: LCCI Tells FG to Address Electricity Supply, High Energy Cost
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has expressed concern over the recently approved 4500 million World Bank’s loan for Nigeria and told the federal government to focus on…
FX Gains, Infrastructure Boost NSIA’s Profit To N1.86trn
By Abubakar Y Ojima-Ojo The operating profit of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) increased to N1.86 trillion, according to the organisation’s 2024 financial results. Announcing its fiscal performance in…
Fuel Subsidy Removal Triggers Economic Shifts In Nigeria, Expert Says
By Abubakar Y. Ojima-Ojo The removal of fuel subsidies in Nigeria has unleashed profound economic consequences, both positive and negative, according to energy expert Dr Ayodele Oni. Speaking in an…
COP 30: CSOs Seek Immediate Withdrawal of Funding, Influence of Fossil Fuel Corporations In COPs
By Comfort Isaac Ahead of the Conference Of Parties 30(COP30) that will take place in Brazil; Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called on Fossil Fuel Corporations to stop funding and…
The Uromi 16 And The Problem With Nigeria
by Reuben Abati The killing last Friday of 16 Northern travellers along the Uromi-Ubiaja road in Edo state is an event that will live in infamy. Twenty-five travellers from Port…
LAWMA MD: Circular Economy Offers Prospect of $2.5b Revenue to Lagos State
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has revealed that a well-structured circular economy could fetch $2.5 billion annually for Lagos State Government.…
Why By-Elections are Delayed
By Isaac Samuel The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is facing significant delays in conducting pending by-elections across 12 states due to delays in the disbursement of funds from its…
Access Bank’s N400 billion Commercial Paper
…Banks may resort to Commercial Paper to offset high interest expense By ETIM ETIM The decision of Access Bank to issue a N400 billion Commercial Paper (CP) to raise short-term…
Sports Tourism in Akwa Ibom State
Senior Correspondent Comfort Isaac reports that Akwa Ibom State is increasingly becoming the nation’s sports capital With modern sports and tourism facilities, sports tourism is increasingly playing significant role in…
CBN Governor: Banks recapitalization going well
With only one year left for banks to meet the deadline for the new share capital benchmarks, the Central Bank Governor, Yemi Cardoso has expressed satisfaction at the progress being…
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Why Protests Fail in Nigeria: A Nation Trapped in its Own Chains
By Lisa Bassey “Nigeria, my beloved country Working together is the key Nigeria, my beloved country Her future is you and me.” Every time I remember the above song by…
Meet Enaiposha: The New Planet That Defies What We Know About Our Solar System
Astronomers have recently unveiled an extraordinary discovery in the cosmos: a new exoplanet named Enaiposha, located 47 light-years from our solar system. Initially thought to be a mini-Neptune, this distant…
We Will Defend Rivers People’s Interest, Says Suspended Governor, Fubara
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has vowed to continue defending the interests of the people despite the ongoing political crisis, which led to a state of emergency declared by…
Uromi Massacre: I’ll Pay Full Compensation To Families Of Victims – Edo Governor
The Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, has assured the families of the 16 hunters killed in Uromi that he will provide full compensation for their loss. Governor Okpebholo, accompanied by…