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.
Fresh tension hits Jos as curfew relaxation sparks hoodlum attacks
“We are scared to open our shops. We don’t know what might happen,” said Joy Bature, a provision shop owner at Terminus Market.
Nigerian defrauds American lady of $550,000
Police has nabbed a suspect in Uselu, Edo State, over a case reported by an American female citizen who said she was defrauded of $550,000
‘I killed, had sex with 58 year old woman’s corpse’
A 21-year-old carpenter, Anthony Alabi, has confessed to murdering a 58-year-old woman, Veronica Olaseni, in her farm in Ondo State.
Access to quality healthcare for Spina Bifida patients still poor in Nigeria — Fajemilo
In this interview, Co-founder and Executive Director of Festus Fajemilo Foundation (FFF), Mr. Afolabi Fajemilo, speaks on healthcare gaps
US lawmaker warns over Plateau, Kaduna killings
United States congressman, Riley Moore, warned yesterday that continued attacks on Christians in Nigeria could strain diplomatic relations with the US, following reports of a deadly Palm Sunday killings…
Man kills girlfriend in Ogoja; angry women demand vigilante justice
A man identified as Nwang has reportedly killed his girlfriend, Moshe, in a farm and concealed her body in the bush over alleged infidelity, authorities said.
Plateau Sunday Attack: 27 dead – Community; it’s 14, police differ
The Plateau State Police Command on Monday confirmed that 14 persons died in the attack, which occurred at about 8:30 p.m. on March 29, 2026.
Economy: Tied boiled tomato mix resurface in markets
To counter high cost of tomatoes, the average Nigerian family has returned to the long abandoned habit of buying boiled tomato mix.
US–Iran war: Despite Dangote price cut, marketers sell petrol at N1,330/litre
Despite the reduction in the gantry price of Dangote Petroleum Refinery to N1,200 per litre from N1,275 per litre, oil marketers have continued to sell Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol, at N1,330 per litre and above in Lagos and its environs.
It’s extremely challenging to be an industrialist in Nigeria — 81-year-old Aare Oyefeso
At 82, Aare Kola Oyefeso carries the quiet confidence of a man who has spent a lifetime building institutions, nurturing enterprise and giving back to society.
