Insecurity: Delay on State Police may trigger self help — Afenifere
The Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has warned that the delay in the establishment of state police may trigger self help.
Reps endorse Akande for ICJ seat
The House of Representatives has endorsed the candidacy of Nigerian-born international law scholar, Dapo Akande, for a seat on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for the 2027–2036 term.
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, June 4, 2026
The Nigerian currency traded within a relatively stable range against the United States dollar on Thursday, June 4, 2026, as the gap between the official and parallel foreign exchange markets remained narrow.
Gridlock returns as trucks shut Mile 2 axis of Oshodi-Apapa Expressway
After over two years of respite from the perennial traffic congestion along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, container-laden articulated trucks and fuel tankers, yesterday, resurfaced around the Mile 2-Berger Yard axis, causing massive gridlock and obstructing vehicular movement after blocking access and adjoining roads.
CAPPA hails Senate on SSB tax bill, urges Reps to protect Nigerians’ health
By Chioma Obinna The Senate has passed a landmark bill seeking to overhaul Nigeria’s tax regime on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs), drawing strong commendation from the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), which described the move as a major breakthrough in the fight against rising non-communicable diseases in the country. The bill proposes replacing the […]
Food Crisis: Cost of healthy diet rises further — NBS Report
By Elizabeth Adegbesan Despite the moderation in inflation rate reported by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, the financial burden of feeding on Nigerian households may have intensified as the national average Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) climbed to N1,541 per adult per in March 2026, about 4.4 per cent up from N1,477 in March […]
