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Economic growth in Nigeria has always been a story of cycles: periods of boom fueled by natural resources, followed by painful busts triggered by external shocks or poor governance. Today, the current administration is implementing reforms that have begun to stabilize exchange rates and reduce inflation to 20.12% as of August, while GDP growth rose […]
A fresh crisis has erupted in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following the rejection of the purported dissolution of its Akwa Ibom State Working Committee (SWC). The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, had on Wednesday announced that the National Working Committee (NWC) resolved to dissolve the state executive led by Elder Aniekan Akpan. He […]
The Lagos Police Command has launched full enforcement of the Motor Vehicles Prohibition of Tinted Glass Act, 2004, warning that any officer who abuses the process will face disciplinary action. Police Commissioner Olohundare Jimoh directed officers to uphold professionalism during stop-and-search operations tied to the crackdown, stressing that supervising officers would be held vicariously liable […]
Apostle Lawrence Achudume, Lead Pastor of Victory Life Bible Church International, has urged the Federal Government to shield President Bola Tinubu’s student loan scheme from political interference, warning that misuse could undermine its intended benefits. Speaking in Abeokuta during Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary celebrations, Achudume described the initiative as a bold step toward improving access […]
A new generic version of the abortion pill mifepristone has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), prompting sharp criticism from anti-abortion activists and conservative figures. The drugmaker Evita announced that the FDA cleared its generic tablet this week. The medication, already approved for ending pregnancies up to 70 days of gestation […]
Shehu Sani: Atiku Too Strong to Lose in Party Primaries Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has reacted to ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recent remarks on his political future, saying it would be nearly impossible for any aspirant to defeat him in a primary contest. Atiku, speaking in an interview with BBC […]
Residents of Kwara South have accused armed herders of killing local volunteer security guards whose weapons had earlier been collected by unidentified authorities for servicing. The incident sparked protests at Kara market, where demonstrators demanded the removal of migrant Fulani herders and members of Miyetti Allah from their communities, saying the groups were responsible for […]
Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has called on the ECOWAS Court of Justice to establish an appellate review system, warning that final judgments without checks erode credibility. Speaking in Abuja at the Court’s 2025/2026 legal year opening, Fagbemi said the absence of an appeal process limits fairness, especially when errors of […]
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has called on the Nigerian military to prioritise indigenous research and innovation in order to end decades of dependence on foreign military technology. Speaking at the Nigerian Navy Seminar on Research and Development in Abuja on Thursday, Ogalla — represented by the Chief of Communication and […]
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has been conferred with the traditional title of Sarauniyar Yaki (Queen Warrior) of Akko Emirate in Gombe State. The conferment, announced on Thursday at the Emir’s palace, was in recognition of her contributions to women empowerment, humanitarian service, and her role in advancing national unity through various initiatives. […]
