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5 Mar
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has identified tackling food insecurity as the "immediate policy priority" for Nigeria, following its recent visit by a mission team.
5 Mar
 Two varied reactions from the Federal Government yesterday trailed Sunday’s looting of a warehouse in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
5 Mar
Bandits have killed a soldier and other residents of Kwande and Apa local councils of Benue State, in separate attacks, over the weekend.
4 Mar
The slogan of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu is good but as far as I’m concerned, I see a big disconnect between the renewed hope, and anticipated hope.
24 Feb
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s plea with the 36 states governors to ensure the payment of all salary, gratuities and pension arrears as a way of putting money into the hands of the people, especially now that states get more monthly Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) revenue...
21 Feb
Sir: The private sector screamed when the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) demanded a $300 minimum living wage for Nigerian workers.
20 Feb
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), yesterday, expressed deep concern over the alarming rate of hunger in Nigeria, revealing that a staggering 26.5 million Nigerians are currently struggling with food insecurity.
20 Feb
With incessant killings and abductions of people ravaging all parts of the country, Nigerians are rightly united that if the unprecedented level of insecurity in the country persists,
15 Feb
Phrank Shaibu, Special Assistant on Public Communication to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Tinubu's administration, accusing its policies of pushing Nigerians deeper into poverty and hardship. In a statement released on Thursday, Shaibu painted a grim picture of the nation's economic situation, highlighting rising food prices, business…
9 Feb
This is the worst time to live in Nigeria. This is the worst time to be a Nigerian. This is the worst time to be a human being in Nigeria your country, my country, our country. This is the very worst of times to remain here and to die here.
16 Jan
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has lamented the killing of another of the captives abducted by kidnappers from their homes in the Federal Capital Territory ( FCT).
15 Jan
In a refreshing shift from headlines dominated by unrest, the Peace In South East Project (PISE-P) is weaving a new narrative for the region – one of hope, stability, and full bellies. Their "Food for Peace Initiative" marks a pivotal step towards nourishing more than just the bodies of residents in Abia state; it aims…

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The students of Children International Junior and Senior School (CIS), Lekki, recently performed at the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) Music Festival 2024 in Bahrain.
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Nigerian banks have 24 months to recapitalise their capital base to at least N500 billion international authorisation capitalisation to continue operations in the country, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said. This comes after the apex bank urged Nigerian banks to expedite action on the recapitalisation of their capital base to strengthen the financial…
1 day ago
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello as the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), pending confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, confirmed Tinubu's approval of Bello's appointment in a statement on X on Thursday. According to the Ngelale, Dr. Bello is a consummate…
1 day ago
Hoodlums attacked and set on fire the Neni Divisional Police station in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State. It was gathered that the hoodlums numbering about 30 stormed the area at about 2am on Thursday and destroyed several buildings. READ ALSO: First phase of Lagos-Calabar Highway to be completed in three years – FG…
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To streamline operations and enforce parity across its workforce, the Board of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko Disco) has affirmed recent management changes and its decision to harmonize salaries and conditions of service for all employees. Dispelling rumors of a reversal in the dissolution of the former management under Dr Tinuade Sanda, Mr. Dere Otubu,…
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The Federal Government said the first phase of the Lagos-Calabar highway will be completed within the next three years. This was disclosed on Thursday in a statement by Ben Bem Goong who is the spokesman to the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi. Goong made this announcement following Umahi's inspection of the Lagos-Calabar coaster highway…
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Nigeria has been left in darkness as the national electricity grid controlled from Osogbo, Osun State collapsed at about 4:30pm on Thursday. Most distribution companies across the country disclosed that their feeders were out leaving their franchises area across the 36 states in darkness. While the grid output was 2984 megawatts as at 4pm, the…
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An Ikeja High Court on Thursday issued a bench warrant against the former employee of Punch Nigeria Ltd., Olusegun Ogunbanjo, and others charged with N950 million fraud.
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An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Thursday discharged and acquitted a 23-year-old student, Victory Tasie, charged with defiling his girlfriend.
1 day ago
Persons familiar with the antecedents of Senator Uba Sani, the Governor of Kaduna State, readily attest to the fact that he is hardly ever deterred by challenges or adversities, no matter how daunting. Stories abound of his daring exploits as a young civil and human rights activist when successive military juntas held sway in Nigeria.…