The Office of the Clerk to the National Assembly has clarified that it does not have the authority to determine whether Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan can resume her legislative duties following a six-month suspension. In a statement issued on Monday, the Director of Information, Mullah Bi-Allah, emphasized that the Clerk’s office is merely an administrative […]
Nigeria has emerged as the leader in trade surplus in Africa, with a positive balance of $8.4 billion in the first six months of 2025. This impressive feat underscores the country’s resilience in foreign trade despite structural challenges. The surplus was driven largely by strong crude oil exports, which accounted for nearly 58% […]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised the alarm over what he described as the worsening hunger and poverty ravaging millions of Nigerians, warning that the situation could lead to social unrest if urgent measures are not taken. Atiku, who was the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, […]
Nigeria’s sprint queen, Tobi Amusan, has once again proven her resilience on the global stage, clinching a silver medal in the women’s 100 metres hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Amusan, who has battled through a turbulent season marked by injuries and off-track challenges, stormed to second place with a time of […]
The National Open University of Nigeria Alumni Association (NOUNAA) is set to unveil a water factory project, with former President Olusegun Obasanjo slated to make the official launch. This development follows a pledge of support by Obasanjo to the institution’s growth during a visit from NOUNAA’s National President, Ifeanyi Obukwelu. The water factory […]
Nigeria’s inflation rate slowed for the fifth consecutive month, dropping to 20.12 percent in August 2025 from 21.88 percent in July, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The decline represents the lowest inflation figure since May 2023 and signals a gradual easing of […]
Dangote Refinery has commenced the deployment of its newly acquired fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks, marking a new phase in the distribution of petroleum products across Nigeria. The trucks, which were recently unveiled as part of the company’s plan to ease transportation challenges and cut down reliance on diesel-powered haulage, have now […]
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s decision to remove petrol subsidies, stating that the policy saved Nigeria from impending bankruptcy. Speaking at the second edition of the Kano International Poetry Festival, Sanusi argued that the subsidy regime was economically unsustainable and diverted critical funds from national development. […]
Mixed martial arts superstar, Conor McGregor has ended his short-lived bid to become Ireland’s next president, announcing his withdrawal from the 2025 race on Monday after failing to secure the required political backing. In a statement shared on social media, McGregor said the decision followed “careful reflection” and discussions with his family. While expressing […]
