A Leader Who Delivers on His Word
In Nigeria’s political landscape, campaign promises are often made with ease but rarely sustained once power is secured. What begins as firm commitments during electioneering frequently fades under the weight…
The Nigerian Observer: A Legacy Restored
The return of The Nigerian Observer to the newsstand today marks more than the revival of a publication; it signals the reawakening of a historic institution deeply woven into the…
Ordia’s defection to APC signals political realignment in Edo, sparks debate on opposition future
The defection of former Senator Clifford Ordia to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has stirred fresh political debate in Edo State, with supporters describing it as a strong endorsement…
No request from ADC to use Eagle Square for convention – Wike
ABUJA – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that the African Democratic Party (ADC) was denied the usage of the Eagle Square…
Police nab 50 suspects over fake checkpoints, other criminal offence
ABUJA – The Nigeria Police Force said it has arrested 50 suspects over fake checkpoints, criminal conspiracy, kidnapping, banditry, robbery and other criminal offences in three months nationwide. The Force…
ADC crisis: Supreme Court to decide David Mark’s fate Tues
ABUJA – The Supreme Court will on Tuesday determine the legal fate of Senator David Mark, embattled National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as it hears his appeal…
Oil output falls to 1.51mbpd as NNPC remits N1.804trn amid pipeline disruptions
ABUJA – Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate production declined to an average of 1.51 million barrels per day (mbpd) in February 2026, even as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited…
‘We only want peace’, Delta community pleads for help as land tension rises
By Paul Olayemi OBITUGBO—For generations, the people of Obitugbo, a quiet Itsekiri community in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State have farmed, built homes, and raised families on…
60 years of waiting ends as Bayelsa communities celebrate road inauguration
By Samuel Oyadongha OPOROMA—For six decades, the people of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Bayelsa State’s largest council and one of Nigeria’s biggest waited in vain. Last Friday, their patience…
Octogenarian killed by own artisans after ransom demand in Delta
By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA—When 80-year-old Peter Keborkwu hired a building artisan, 32-year-old Alex Kehinde, to renovate one of his properties about a month ago, he had no idea he was…