Nigeria’s poverty rate climbs to 63% despite easing inflation — World Bank
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.
Labour applauds as Ghana throws borders open to Africans
By Victor Ahiuma-Young Organised Labour in Africa, under the umbrella of the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC-Africa, has commended the Government of Ghana for its decision to introduce visa-free entry for all Africans, describing the move as a landmark step toward continental integration and workers’ mobility. According to ITUC Africa, […]
Troops arrest five in Borno as stray bullet kill 15-yr-old girl
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Headquarters Theatre Command, Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have arrested five persons in connection to unauthorized discharge of firearms in which a stray bullet killed about 15-year old girl in Gomari general area of Maiduguri Metropolis in Borno state. The was disclosed in a statement by […]
Terrorists kill four, set communities on fire in Kebbi
Armed bandits carrying dangerous weapons attacked and set communities ablaze in the Gebbe District of Shanga Local Government Area of Niger State on Sunday night.
Jos trader returns ₦1m found in N6,000 bags she bought
“I had completely given up because I didn’t know how the money got lost. I didn’t even think I put the money in someone’s goods”
I spent month in detention for saying politicians should send sons to military – Dismissed soldier
“My last salary as a lance corporal was #109,000. Apart from the salary, there is a money N20,000 for another purpose. Basically, a soldier’s salary does not amount to a hundred dollars.
Video: Fire Service C-G returns to home state for ‘royal blessing’ in convoy
During the event, stakeholders commended Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Adeyemi and called for improved fire safety infrastructure in the state.
Nigerian traders halt onions exports to Ghana over harassment, truck seizures
“Our members have faced sustained harassment, intimidation and interference in their legitimate trading activities”
Two killed, several injured as speeding truck crashes into vehicles in Ibadan
By Adeola Badru A tragic multiple motor and pedestrian accident at Soka Junction in Ibadan, along the Ibadan–Lagos Expressway, has claimed the lives of two persons and left several others with varying degrees of injuries. The crash, which occurred on Saturday night at about 10:10 p.m., involved multiple vehicles, including a Toyota Venza and a […]
2027: Tinubu has been preparing for decades, I have no doubt he’ll win again—Okunrinboye
Senator Remi Okunrinboye, a prominent supporter of President Bola Tinubu, in this interview, says the President possesses the right vision and determination to turn around Nigeria’s fortunes…
Family, friends demand justice, over murder of fresh graduate in Kogi
Family, friends and neighbors of Aminu Lawal, a fresh graduate who was murdered in Lokoja two weeks ago have cried out for justice, expressing worries that an arrested suspect in the matter might be set free due to alleged pressure on the law enforcement agencies from certain quarters.
