Nigeria’s currency and equities market suffered sharp declines on Monday, marking a turbulent start to November trading as geopolitical tensions and investor anxiety weighed heavily on market sentiment. The naira weakened to ₦1,436.34 per dollar at the official market, losing ₦14.61 or 1.03 per cent from its year-high of ₦1,421.73/$, according to Central Bank of […]
Economic and social experts have called on G20 leaders to establish a global panel to address what they describe as a worsening “inequality emergency” that threatens democracy, economic stability, and social cohesion worldwide. The call came ahead of this month’s G20 summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, where leaders are expected to deliberate on global economic […]
The Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, has decorated 29 newly promoted officers of the command with their new ranks, urging them to demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and dedication in their service to the nation. Speaking during the decoration ceremony held on Monday at the Officers’ Mess in Kano, Bakori described the promotion as a […]
The Oyo State Government has announced the launch of a statewide competition for the best logo, theme, and mascot design ahead of the state’s golden jubilee celebration in 2026. Chairman of the Oyo @50 Celebration Committee, Saheed Fijabi, disclosed this on Monday during a press conference at the Local Government Training Centre, Secretariat, Ibadan. Fijabi, […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused opposition figures of fueling claims that Christians are being deliberately killed in Nigeria. His comments come amid a growing international debate following U.S. President Donald Trump’s assertion that the Nigerian government is failing to protect Christians from persecution. Speaking in reaction to […]
An old quote attributed to Nelson Mandela has resurfaced and sparked widespread debate online as Nigerians draw parallels between his words and the country’s current tensions with the United States. The quote — “If there is a country that has committed unspeakable atrocities in the world, it is the United States of America” — […]
Popular music producer and Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy, has urged Nigerian youths to focus on building sustainable wealth rather than chasing luxury possessions. The award-winning producer made the statement in a recent post that has been widely circulated across social media platforms, saying that while he could afford a private jet if he […]
The Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, has ordered a full-scale investigation into a disturbing viral video showing an elderly woman being brutally assaulted by a group of six men in the Emekuku area of Owerri North Local Government Area. The victim, identified as 55-year-old Mrs. Agu Ndidiamaka of Umuakaliukwu Kindred, Uboegbelu, Azaraubo, […]
Nigeria’s presidential aide, Daniel Bwala, has dismissed allegations of a “Christian genocide” in the country, insisting that the narrative is politically motivated and rooted in misinformation. Bwala, who serves as Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, said the claim was first propagated around 2016 by foreign groups with vested interests and […]
Bayelsa State’s political landscape has been thrown into a new phase of realignment following the formal defection of Governor Douye Diri from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor, who made the announcement during a thanksgiving service in Yenagoa, described the decision as one made in the interest […]
