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Nigeria’s ₦54.9 Trillion Budget: Balancing Ambition with Prudence as FG, World Bank Diverge on Funding Plans n a pivotal moment for Nigeria’s economic trajectory, the Federal Government’s ambitious ₦54.9 trillion budget for 2025 has sparked a nuanced dialogue with the World Bank over the nation’s funding strategy. While both entities share a commitment to Nigeria’s […]
IPOB Declares May 30 Total Lockdown to Honour Biafran Heroes The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced a total sit-at-home order across Nigeria’s South-East region on Friday, May 30, 2025, to commemorate the annual Biafra Heroes Memorial Day. In a statement released on Monday by IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, the group […]
‘We’re Listening’: JAMB to Review 2025 UTME Results Amid Unusual Complaints The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has acknowledged a wave of concerns from candidates regarding the just-released 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results and has promised to conduct a thorough review. In a statement released over the weekend, JAMB noted that while […]
Coronation Group Focuses on Wealth Generation at New CEO Forum Coronation Group, a leading African financial services firm, has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering economic growth and sustainable wealth creation across the continent by returning as a Gold Sponsor of the prestigious Africa CEO Forum 2025. Set to take place in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, the […]
House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas Mourns Loss of Mother-in-Law The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has been thrown into mourning following the passing of his mother-in-law. In a statement released on Saturday by his media office, Speaker Abbas expressed deep sorrow over the loss, describing his late mother-in-law as a kind, […]
New UK Visa Restrictions Hit Nigerian Care Workers, Others Seeking Opportunities Abroad The United Kingdom has implemented a new wave of immigration restrictions targeting the care sector, a move that is already generating anxiety across countries like Nigeria, which have seen a surge in migration to the UK for care related roles in recent years. […]
Sanwo-Olu Celebrates Pa Fasoranti at 99, Hails His Enduring Legacy in Yorubaland and Beyond Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has paid glowing tribute to Afenifere leader and elder statesman, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, as the nonagenarian clocks 99, describing him as a “pillar of wisdom” whose contributions have shaped the trajectory of the Yoruba nation and […]
Femi Adebayo’s “Seven Doors” Shines at AMVCA 2025, Clinches Major Awards At the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, Femi Adebayo’s historical drama series, Seven Doors, emerged as one of the night’s biggest winners. The film secured three major awards: Best Lead Actor, Best Lead Actress, and Best […]
Nigerians Challenge EFCC to Take Action Against Tompolo Over Viral Money-Spraying Video A growing number of Nigerians on social media are calling on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to take action against ex-militant leader Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, following viral footage that allegedly shows him involved in the abuse of the […]
Wike Arrives for Crucial PDP Meeting Amid Growing Calls for Reconciliation The political temperature within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticked up a notch today as Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), arrived at the PDP National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja. His entrance, just before deliberations commenced, sparked murmurs […]
Kwankwaso Blasts Defectors to APC, Calls Moves ‘Highest Level of Betrayal’ The 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has strongly condemned recent defections from his party to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the act as “the highest level of betrayal.” Kwankwaso, who addressed journalists in […]
Marketers Import ₦2.4 Trillion Worth of Petrol Amidst Dangote Refinery’s Market Disruption Despite the commencement of operations at the Dangote Refinery, Nigeria’s petrol import bill remains substantial. In the first quarter of 2025 alone, marketers imported petrol valued at approximately ₦2.4 trillion. This figure underscores the ongoing challenges in achieving energy self-sufficiency, even with the […]
Ganduje Hails One-Party Future as Three Kebbi Senators Defect to APC National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has voiced support for the idea of a one-party system in Nigeria, following the defection of three senators from Kebbi State to the ruling party. The senators; Adamu Aliero, Yahaya Abdullahi, and Ibrahim […]
Northern Governors Convene Urgent Meeting in Kaduna to Address Escalating Terror Attacks In response to the escalating terror attacks plaguing Northern Nigeria, the Northern Governors’ Forum is set to hold a high-stakes meeting today in Kaduna. The gathering aims to formulate a unified strategy to combat the persistent insecurity that has disrupted lives and livelihoods […]
Tensions Rise as Warri Refinery Workers Extend Ongoing Strike Operations at the Warri Refinery and Petrochemical Company remain at a standstill as workers continue their strike action, demanding improved working conditions and payment of outstanding entitlements. The strike, which entered its second week on Friday, has drawn growing attention from stakeholders in the oil and […]
To Curb Insurgency, Borno Governor Halts Petrol Sales in Bama Local Government In a decisive move aimed at weakening the operational capacity of insurgents, the Borno State Government has placed a temporary ban on the sale of petrol in Bama Local Government Area. The announcement was made by Governor Babagana Zulum during a security briefing […]
Citizens Plead with FG to Address Safety Concerns with Pedestrian Bridge on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Residents and commuters along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway are urging the Federal Government to construct pedestrian bridges at critical points to enhance safety and reduce the risk of accidents. The absence of such infrastructure has led to numerous fatalities and injuries as […]
Over 800,000 Ekiti Residents Receive Malaria Treatment in 18 Months, Says Health Commissioner In a determined effort to combat one of Nigeria’s deadliest diseases, the Ekiti State Government has provided malaria treatment to more than 800,000 residents over the past 18 months. This was disclosed by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, during […]
Kano State Government Takes Action to Address Water Supply Challenges In response to the persistent water scarcity affecting Kano metropolis, the state government has announced plans to reactivate the historic Challawa Water Treatment Plant. Constructed in 1930 during the reign of the late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Abdullahi Bayero, the facility was the first of […]
Nigerian President Praises Election of First American Pontiff President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has offered his heartfelt congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV following his election as the 267th Bishop of Rome, marking a historic moment as the first American to ascend to the papacy. In a statement released on May 8, 2025, President Tinubu […]