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For decades, the Nigerian road network was a study in stagnation. The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, a critical 128-kilometer artery, became a notorious symbol of national inertia. Awarded for reconstruction in 1999, it remained a death trap 24 years later, its contract sum ballooning from under N50 billion to over N300 billion without completion. The […]
For months, Nigeria’s aviation sector has been buffeted by opaque pricing and mounting operational costs. Airline operators have struggled with Aviation Turbine Kerosene (ATK), commonly known as jet fuel, where prices soared past N2,230 per litre—far above regulatory guidance—deepening concerns across the industry. That uncertainty is now being met with a mechanism for […]
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has offered a rare glimpse into his personal conflict-resolution philosophy, stating unequivocally that he prefers to walk away from toxic environments rather than remain in continual strife. Speaking on May 2, 2026, Obi declared: “I’ve never stayed where […]
China will not comply with US sanctions against five firms targeted for purchasing Iranian oil, Beijing’s commerce ministry said on Saturday (May 2). China is a key customer for Iranian oil, mainly through independent “teapot” refineries that rely on discounted crude from the Islamic Republic. The United States, seeking to choke off […]
The US State Department said Friday that it approved the possible sale of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) and related equipment to Israel. The estimated total cost is $992.4 million, it said in a statement. “The proposed sale will improve Israel’s capability to meet current and future threats, strengthen its […]
President Trump made his first trip outside the White House since an attempted assassination last week, visiting the conservative Florida retirement community of The Villages on May 1. The event drew an overflow crowd, with supporters waiting for hours under the Florida sun, eager to hear him speak. Trump opened by addressing […]
Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has approved an extension of the deadlines for the sale and submission of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for aspirants seeking to contest the 2027 general elections. The decision was reached during a National Working Committee (NWC) meeting held on Thursday at the Party’s […]
The Kwankwasiya movement has disclosed that former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi are expected to formally defect to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as early as next week, signalling a major shift in Nigeria’s opposition political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. Habibu Mohammed, […]
Team Nigeria made a resounding statement on the opening day of the 2026 African Senior Wrestling Championships, securing four gold medals out of a possible five in the women’s freestyle events. The dominant performance in Alexandria has placed Nigeria firmly in the lead as they chase an unprecedented 15th consecutive continental women’s title. […]
The U.S. national debt has now outpaced the size of the U.S. economy, a historic threshold that hasn’t been crossed since the conclusion of World War II. Data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis on Thursday showed that the national debt held by the public reached $31.27 trillion as of March […]
