Kale warns: Discipline key to sustaining Nigeria’s economic stability
By Babajide Komolafe Group Chief Economist at Afreximbank, Dr Yemi Kale, has warned that Nigeria’s emerging macroeconomic stability could be short-lived without sustained policy discipline, stressing that credibility remains critical to attracting long-term capital and shielding the economy from external shocks. Speaking at the FirstBank 2026 Nigerian Economic Outlook session, Kale said recent improvements in inflation […]
Niger State massacre: A national disgrace, indictment on FG — CUPP
The Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, has condemned the massacre of defenceless citizens in Kasuwan Daaji community of Niger State by suspected bandits.
Northern coalition accuses Wike of intimidation
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA—THE Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, yesterday, accused the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, of intimidation and vowed to defend the Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi, the coalition accused Wike of repeatedly overstepping the boundaries of […]
Yobe boat tragedy exposes waterway safety failures — Atiku, Obi
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA—Former vice president Atiku Abubakar and former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, have described the deadly boat mishap in Yobe State as an avoidable tragedy that exposes deep-rooted failures in Nigeria’s inland waterway safety systems. Reacting in separate statements yesterday, the two elder statesmen expressed grief over the loss of lives […]
Monarch calls for peace among Ogonis, pledges improved welfare for traditional rulers
By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt As part of activities marking the New Year celebrations, the Chairman of the Khana Traditional Rulers Council, His Majesty King Suanu Timothy Yormaadam Baridam, has called on all stakeholders in Ogoni land to promote peace, unity and harmonious coexistence. The monarch made the call on Tuesday while receiving a delegation […]
Nigeria’s democracy facing existential threat —Atiku
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has warned that Nigeria’s democracy was facing an existential threat, accusing President Bola Tinubu’s administration of deliberately weakening opposition parties and shrinking democratic space in a manner that could lead to a de facto one-party state.
