Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Rises First Time in 8 Months to 15% Nigeria’s headline inflation climbed to 15.15% in December 2025, ending a consistent eight-month period of decline. Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Thursday confirmed this slight rise, up from the 14.45% recorded the previous month. The NBS […]
My Son’s Defection to APC is ‘Personal Choice’, says Atiku Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to the defection of his son, Abba Abubakar, to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement released on Thursday via his official X handle, […]
FG Welcomes EU Decision to Delist Nigeria from High-Risk Financial Category The Federal Government on Wednesday welcomed the European Commission’s decision to remove Nigeria from the European Union’s list of high-risk third countries for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism, saying the decision follows recent financial sector reforms and strengthens Nigeria’s global financial […]
‘I’m Not Your Father’, Davido Rejects Alleged Daughter’s DNA Appeal Davido has publicly rejected a fresh plea for a DNA test from a 12-year-old girl, Mitchelle Anuoluwapo, who claims to be his biological daughter. The singer addressed the situation on social media after the teenager shared an emotional video detailing the psychological toll […]
Abba Atiku Abubakar Joins APC Abba Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 reelection bid. He was formally received in Abuja on Thursday by the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, and APC National […]
Fire Razes Filling Station, Tanker in Saki Area of Oyo A fire outbreak on Tuesday destroyed a multipurpose filling station, a fuel tanker and a motorcycle in the Ofiki area of Saki, Oyo State. The Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, Mr Moroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident in a statement released on Wednesday […]
Abducted Edo Doctor Freed After Family Pays N50m Ransom A medical doctor abducted in Edo State, Dr Ibrahim Tahir, has been released after his family paid a ransom of N50 million to his captors. The doctor was kidnapped on January 2 alongside his younger brother at their home on City Pride Road, Igbira Camp, […]
Court Strikes Out Cybercrime Charge Against Akopoti Uduaghan Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out the cybercrime charges against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central. The ruling followed a notice of discontinuance filed by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), effectively ending the federal government’s […]
Police Kill 2 Robbers, Recover Firearms in Anambra Anambra State Police Command neutralized two suspected armed robbers during a fierce gun battle at Enugwu Agidi Junction in the Dunukofia Local Government Area. The operation was carried out by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) following credible intelligence about a five-man gang moving through the […]
Govt Pleadges Action as 9,130 Osun Retirees Demand Benefits Approximately 9,130 retirees under the Independent Contributory Pension Scheme in Osun State have appealed to the government to release their long-overdue retirement benefits. The affected individuals, who retired between 2017 and 2025, represent various sectors including the civil service, teaching service, and local […]
