Poverty in Nigeria rose to 63 per cent in 2025 despite a slowdown in inflation, underscoring the limited impact of recent macroeconomic improvements on household welfare, the World Bank has said.

By Nkiruka Nnorom with agencies report More countries, including Australia, France, United Kingdom and Iran allies – Russia and Turkey, yesterday, joined in calling for the inclusion of Lebanon in the two-week ceasefire deal agreed by the United States and Iran, even as Israel continued to pound Beirut amidst mounting condemnation of its attack on Lebanon. […]

By Innocent Anaba The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ,EFCC, has filed a comprehensive appeal at the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, challenging the acquittal of former Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Executive Director,  Touyo Omatsuli, and three others over an alleged N3.645 billion money laundering scheme. Also listed as respondents in the appeal are Don […]

The Federal Government on Thursday dismissed concerns arising from a recent United States advisory authorising the departure of non-emergency personnel from its Abuja embassy, describing the move as a routine precaution that does not reflect Nigeria’s overall security reality.

LAGOS — Across many towns and cities in Nigeria, a quiet but alarming housing crisis is taking hold — one that is forcing families to relocate, downgrade their living conditions, or sink into debt.

Stakeholders in Healthcare delivery sector have identified have identified the lack of effective and efficient leadership, governance and poor management as foremost contributors to the unsavory health outcomes in Nigeria.

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has filed a suit before a Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking an order compelling the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC…

The Federal Government has condemned the growing trend of crowning Eze Ndigbo in foreign countries, describing it as embarrassing and capable of causing diplomatic and communal tensions.

THE Trade Union of Nigeria, TUC, on Thursday raised the alarm that the price of Premium Motor Spirit may climb to about N2,000 per litre if urgent measures are not taken to cushion the impact of rising global crude prices and the depreciating naira.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed as false a circulating image claiming to show a newly introduced N5,000 banknote.

…alleges opposition complicity By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja An Arewa-based group has alleged that the recurring surge in insecurity during election periods in Nigeria is a deliberate strategy by elements within the opposition to destabilise the country for political gain. Addressing a press conference in Abuja, the leader of the group, Muhammed Danlami said a pattern […]

Operations at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) are set to be disrupted following the declaration of an immediate total and indefinite strike by the Institute’s branch of the Academic Staff Union of Research Institutions (ASURI) over what it describes as the “unlawful” retirement of senior research directors.

Human rights lawyer, Frank Tietie, has called on military authorities to either charge or release individuals detained in connection with the 2024 Okuama–Okoloba crisis in Delta State, warning that prolonged detention without trial undermines the rule of law.

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – AHEAD of 2027 election, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Borno State, Dr. Abiso Kabir, has formally announced that he will not be contesting in Borno governorship. Kabir made the disclosure to clear the air during an interaction with newsmen, and according to the APC chieftain, his […]

vaThe Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs has remained silent over the plight of 40 Nigerians deported from Mozambique without due process.