IMF: Rising cost of essentials to push more Nigerians into poverty
…Projects Nigeria’s GDP at 4.1% in 2026, 4.3% in 2027 …Cuts global growth forecast to 3.0% for 2026 …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, […]
Alleged N8.83trn: ‘Tinubu government is grossly corrupt’ — Obi
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of gross corruption following claims that ₦8.83 trillion in 2025 expenditure was not captured in the national budget. Obi made the allegation in a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, citing what […]
Rule of law ahead of 2027: NDC deregistration judgment exhumes 2023 controversies over Tinubu, Shettima
The judgment of the Federal High Court Lokoja reversing itself on the order it gave to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is expectedly stoking controversy…
PFIPC scandal: Gbaja/Adeyemi saga escalates as Presidency fingers internal collaborators
…asks DSS, Police, EFCC to uncover them By Omeiza Ajayi, Johnbosco Agbakwuru and Hadiza Yusuf The controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, intensified on Saturday as the Presidency alleged that internal collaborators within government institutions enabled Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi to operate the fictitious agency, even as the Kwankwasiyya Movement demanded a full […]
Why Nigeria may miss next World Cup
The Super Eagles’ inability to secure a spot at the global tournament has diminished the international marketability of Nigeria’s top talent and stunted the growth of the domestic game.
Tinubu media centre shares AI image of first lady selling akara
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Media Centre has stirred fresh reactions after sharing an AI-generated image depicting First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, frying and selling akara, days after her remarks about small-scale businesses sparked widespread criticism.
South Africa rejects Nigeria’s compensation demand over xenophobic attacks
The South African government has rejected Nigeria’s request for compensation for citizens who abandoned their businesses and properties after fleeing renewed xenophobic attacks in the country. Nigeria had indicated that it was compiling records of properties and businesses left behind by returnees as a basis for seeking compensation from South African authorities. Earlier this week, […]
Jurisdiction — Where Federal Police Authority ends and State Police begins
The bill replaces the existing Section 214 with an entirely new provision that establishes Federal Police and State Police as co-equal creations
South Africa Returnees: We’re battling stigma of being labelled criminals
More than 1,000 returnees had been profiled, adding that there had been bilateral engagements between governments of Nigeria and South Africa
INEC extends voter registration by 2 weeks, unveils full self-service option
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has extended the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration CVR by two weeks, moving the deadline from 10th July to Friday, 24th July, 2026. National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee IVEC at the commission, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, disclosed this on Friday […]
I never opposed Amaechi’s nomination – Kenneth Okonkwo
The spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Kenneth Okonkwo, has dismissed reports that he opposed the emergence of former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as the party’s vice-presidential candidate. Okonkwo also said Atiku recognised his worth despite his previous criticisms of the former vice president, while accusing his former principal […]
