Rising cost of essentials to push more Nigerians into poverty — IMF
•Maintains forecast for Nigeria’s GDP at 4.1% in 2026, 4.3% in 2027 •Says improved macroeconomic stability supports Nigeria’s economy By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has warned that rising prices of essential goods will deepen poverty and food insecurity in Nigeria despite improved macroeconomic stability, even as it maintained growth forecasts for […]
2027: Renewed Hope group targets four million South-East votes for Tinubu
By Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI — The Renewed Hope for Greater Nigeria (RHGN) says it has established structures across the South-East aimed at mobilising support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. The group’s Deputy National Leader (South-East), Mazi Franklin Ngoforo, disclosed this during a press briefing in Owerri, Imo State, […]
Defence Minister to troops: Shoot terrorists, don’t wait for orders
“Once you are deployed, do not wait for any order from anybody to shoot any bandit or any terrorist,” he said.
NMA secures bail for Prof. Martin Aghaji after DSS arrest over alleged economic crime
By Chioma Obinna The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has secured the release on bail of renowned consultant cardiac surgeon, Prof. (Dr.) Martin Aghaji, after he was arrested and detained by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) over an alleged economic crime. Aghaji was arrested at his residence in Enugu on Thursday, July 2, […]
NIMC moves to strengthen inter-ministerial partnership to expand digital identity coverage
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has intensified efforts to strengthen collaboration with key federal ministries as part of moves to accelerate the nationwide rollout of digital identity and the implementation of the newly enacted NIMC Act 2026.
SNPM urges fair political environment ahead of 2027 elections
By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA — The Southern Nigeria Peoples’ Mandate (SNPM) has called on the Federal Government to ensure a level playing field for all political parties and candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued by its Chairman and Founder, Augustine Chukwudum, the group urged the government to uphold democratic principles […]
