By Momodu Favour Nigeria’s headline inflation rate has eased to 15.10 per cent in January 2026, offering early signs of relief from prolonged price pressures following the rebasing of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), according to the National Bureau of Statistics. Data contained in the latest CPI report released on Monday showed that the […]
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC has commenced the tracking of 64 executive and constituency projects valued at about N21.6 billion in Sokoto State as part of efforts to ensure accountability and value for public funds. The exercise is being carried out under Phase 8 of the commission’s Constituency and […]
The Federal Government has instituted criminal proceedings against former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El Rufai, over allegations that he was involved in unlawfully intercepting the phone communications of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. Court documents filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja show that the case, registered as FHC ABJ CR 99 2026, […]
The Federal Government has instituted criminal proceedings against former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El Rufai, over allegations that he was involved in unlawfully intercepting the phone communications of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. Court documents filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja show that the case, registered as FHC ABJ CR 99 […]
A pro-security advocacy group, the Citizens for Strategic Defence Cooperation (CSDC), has thrown its weight behind the Federal Government’s decision to deepen military collaboration with the United States armed forces describing the move as a strategic step toward tackling Nigeria’s worsening security challenges. In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, the coalition said […]
The Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS), in collaboration with the Vcare for Development Foundation and the Nigerian Red Cross Society, have mobilised 550 pints of blood in a two-day voluntary donation drive aimed at boosting the state’s blood supply. The exercise, which took place in Lagos, attracted 550 donors, with organisers disclosing that […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress has threatened nationwide industrial action over persistent collapses of the country’s electricity grid, accusing the privatised power sector of delivering “darkness, exploitation and economic pain” more than a decade after unbundling. Addressing the annual conference of women and youth organized by the National Union of Electricity Employees in Abuja on Sunday, […]
The Benue State Government has praised security operatives for their rapid response that resulted in the safe rescue of nine children abducted from Saint John Catholic Church during a midnight prayer session in Ojije, Utonkon, Ado Local Government Area. The rescued children, including six girls and three boys, are receiving care and support following the […]
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has received recognition from the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) for her contributions to girl-child education, hygiene promotion, and maternal and child health. The honour was presented during the 29th and 30th Ordinary General Assemblies of OAFLAD held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, highlighting her efforts in reducing […]
Governor of Lagos State and Visitor to Lagos State University, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr) Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara, as the university’s sixth Chancellor. This appointment follows the conclusion of the tenure of Professor Gbolahan Elias, SAN, who served as the fifth Chancellor and was commended for his […]
