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Nigeria’s economy has undergone notable structural transformations, driven by policy reforms and investments in various sectors. According to Tope Fasua, Special Adviser to the President on Economic Matters, the oil and gas sector now contributes only 3% to the country’s GDP, while non-oil sectors dominate the economy. The weaker naira and reduced imports […]
Employees of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs on Thursday staged a protest against their minister, Mrs. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, accusing her of neglect, arrogance, and poor leadership. The demonstration, which broke out at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, saw staff booing the minister and chanting that she “does nothing” to support the day-to-day running of […]
The Chairman of the Wuse Market Traders Association in Abuja, Okorie Ikechukwu-Raphael, has cautioned traders against arbitrary price hikes, stating that excessive profiteering is exacerbating the economic hardship faced by Nigerians. He emphasized that traders should “put a human face” to their operations by selling at reasonable rates, considering the severe pressure citizens are […]
Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital, is slowly returning to normal after a wave of violent anti-corruption protests that shook the country, leaving at least 51 people dead and over 1,300 injured. The protests, which began on Monday, escalated on Tuesday, forcing the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and prompting the army to take control […]
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has announced the recovery of two visually impaired students who went missing from a special school in Ebonyi State three months ago. Mr. Christopher Okorie, Coordinator of the NHRC in Ebonyi, disclosed in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday that the teenagers were found […]
A dramatic scene unfolded during Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci’s Guinness World Record attempt to cook the largest pot of jollof rice. The massive cooking pot unexpectedly collapsed while being lifted for weighing at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. Despite the setback, Baci and her team had successfully cooked 200 bags […]
The Rivers State Government has announced a significant step towards restoring democratic governance in the state with an inter-denominational church thanksgiving service. The event, scheduled for Sunday at the Ecumenical Centre, Abonima Wharf Road, Port Harcourt, aims to bring together key stakeholders to mark the transition from emergency rule. According to a statement […]
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has officially granted full financial and administrative autonomy to the 34 local government councils in Katsina State. The announcement and fund release took place on Friday, September 12, 2025. The governor released a total of ₦11.9 billion, allocating ₦350 million to each local government area. The funds were […]