4.9m children died before age 5 in 2024 as global progress stalls — UN
Global efforts to reduce child deaths are losing momentum, with an estimated 4.9 million children dying before their fifth birthday in 2024, most from preventable causes, a new United Nations report has revealed.
Nigeria’s Capital importation jumps 88% to $23.21bn in 2025
Capital inflows into Nigeria surged by 88.5 percent year-on-year (YoY) to $23.21 billion in 2025, up from $12.31 billion in 2024, signaling stronger foreign investor confidence amid foreign exchange market liberalisation and high portfolio investment.
ADC hits APC over insecurity, closes ranks ahead of convention
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday took direct aim at the ruling APC over worsening insecurity, while moving to close ranks and roll out plans for nationwide congresses and a national convention.
OPL 245: Your criticism driven by self-serving interests, AGF tackles Atiku
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA–The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has tackled former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for misrepresenting the recent resolution of disputes associated with the OPL 245 oil block. In a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Wednesday, the AGF said his attention […]
APC Southeast governors re-elect Arodiogbu as National Vice Chairman
The three South East governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday reached a consensus on the party’s zonal executive committee, re-electing Dr. Ijeoma Arodiogbu as National Vice Chairman (South East).
Police arrest three over vandalism of luxury vehicles in Lagos estates
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, disclosed this during a press briefing on Wednesday at the state Police Command.
