Zamfara, Anambra, and Bayelsa have emerged as the top three least preferred states for relocation in Nigeria in 2024, according to a new ranking that highlights the widening disparities in attractiveness among states. The report, which assessed relocation preferences across the country, placed Zamfara at the very bottom of the list, citing persistent […]
Speculation about Senator Gbenga Daniel’s political allegiance has been put to rest after the former Ogun State governor confirmed he remains firmly in the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmaker, who represents Ogun East Senatorial District, stated on Monday through his media office, dismissing reports that he was preparing to return to the Peoples Democratic […]
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has raised grave concerns over the state of insecurity in Nigeria, warning that the country is fast becoming a “killing field.” He claimed that more than 10,000 lives have been lost since President Bola Tinubu assumed office, describing the situation as one befitting a nation at war, despite Nigeria […]
Kidnapping-for-ransom has continued to plague Nigeria, with fresh data revealing that victims and their families paid a staggering ₦2.56 billion to secure the release of abducted persons within the space of one year. The report highlights how criminal groups across the country have turned abduction into a lucrative trade, targeting individuals in both rural […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a stern warning to its members publicly declaring support for President Bola Tinubu, insisting such actions amount to anti-party conduct and will not go unpunished. The caution follows a series of high-profile endorsements of the president by prominent PDP figures, including Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, […]
The Federal Government has commenced Phase Two of the Siemens-led Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), a flagship project designed to overhaul Nigeria’s electricity transmission network and significantly boost supply. According to the Ministry of Power, this new phase will see the upgrade of seven existing transmission lines and the construction of ten additional ones, covering […]
Asian markets opened in the red on Tuesday, as investors reacted sharply to fresh turbulence from Washington following U.S. President Donald Trump’s surprise dismissal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and his renewed threats of sweeping tariffs. The president claimed Cook was implicated in mortgage fraud, a charge she has denied, vowing to challenge […]
Lagos was thrown into mourning at the weekend after a 27-year-old woman, Aisha Maikudi Ibrahim, lost her life when her vehicle somersaulted and plunged into the Lagos Lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge. According to reports, the tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday. Ms. Ibrahim, a resident of Gbagada and an […]
Brazil’s state-owned oil company, Petrobras, is set to re-establish its presence in Nigeria after a five-year absence, marking a new chapter in the long-standing relationship between the two nations. The decision follows the signing of five strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) designed to deepen bilateral cooperation not only in energy but across multiple sectors […]
India is preparing for a major economic blow as the United States moves ahead with steep new tariffs on its exports, escalating a trade confrontation that threatens both economies and wider geopolitical ties. Beginning Wednesday, Washington is set to impose an additional 25 percent levy on Indian-origin goods, effectively doubling existing duties to around […]
