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.
Middle-East crises: Nigeria’s poor to face more hardships as experts list impacts
Amidst escalation in the Middle-East crises, financial and economy experts have indicated that the spill-over effect will worsen economic hardship in Nigeria…
Ramadan Talk Day 24: Signs of Lailatul Qadr
Believers are encouraged to increase Qiyamul-Layl, recitation of the Qur’an, and heartfelt supplications, seeking forgiveness, guidance, relief from hardship, and provision.
Inside Plateau’s mining sites of vicious clashes and death
The extraction of minerals from the ground, which is supposed to be an economic activity to benefit the society has turned into sorrow and regret for some rural residents of Plateau State.
Lagos probes socialite’s death after cosmetic surgery, warns against unaccredited clinics
The Lagos State Government, through the Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA), has launched an investigation into the reported death of a Lagos socialite popularly known as “Elena,” who allegedly died after undergoing a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) at a clinic in the state.
In nightlife business, every detail matters – Farinloye, Quilox COO
Olushola Farinloye is a seasoned entertainment management person with several years curating memorable entertainment experiences as the COO of Quilox
Chinese national nabbed for attempting to smuggle 2,000 queen ants from Kenya
“A further 300 live ants were recovered concealed in three rolls of tissue paper within the luggage”
Alleged cyberstalking: Court threatens to revoke Sowore’s bail
Kehinde had observed that Sowore chose not to attend court despite evidence that he was served with a hearing notice through his team of lawyers.
Pastor’s wife in police net for assaulting 5-year-old niece in Calabar
A pastor’s wife, Mrs. Unyime Bassey, has been arrested by the Cross River State Police Command for allegedly assaulting her five-year-old niece, Edidiong (name withheld), at her residence on Stream Road, Atimbo, Calabar Municipality.
NNPC reduces petrol price to N1,130 in Lagos, N1,165 in Abuja
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has reduced the pump price of petrol at its retail outlets to N1,130 per litre in Lagos and N1,165 per litre in Abuja.
M-East war: Transporters, commuters, others lament high fuel prices
Many transporters and commuters have lamented their ordeals, and called on the Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, to intervene and compel oil marketers to adjust pump price without further delay.
Ramadan Talk Day 23: Laylatul Qadr and Allah’s Mercy
The revelation of the Qur’an began on this night, marking the moment when divine guidance descended upon humanity through Prophet Muhammad.
Middle East war: Workers groan as fuel prices skyrocket nationwide
Nigerian workers are groaning under the weight of soaring fuel prices that have pushed transportation and living costs sharply upward across the country…
Demolitions: Lagos Assembly wants victims relocated to Epe
THE Lagos State House of Assembly, yesterday, adopted the recommendations of its standing Committee on Rules and Business concerning the demolitions in Makoko…
Court reaffirms order halting criminal action against bank executives
LAGOS—A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday, reaffirmed its earlier order restraining parties from taking further steps in respect of criminal allegations made against new a generation bank and some of its top executives, pending the determination of a substantive suit before the court. Justice D. Osiagor reiterated the order when the matter, between the […]
Judicial cleansing: EFCC’s axe dangles over 100 lawyers as 17 get LPDC sanctions
No fewer than 100 lawyers are currently under the radar of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
