Obi Decries Katsina Mosque Killings, Mourns Late Goalkeeper Peter Rufai

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the killing of over 50 worshippers in a Katsina mosque by terrorists, warning that Nigeria will continue to suffer needless tragedies unless the root causes of insecurity are urgently addressed. In a statement

by News Editor

August 24, 2025

Elections·Headlines·Politics

Oyebanji To APC: Brace Up, Avoid Violence Ahead Of 2026 Election

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has called on members and supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to intensify efforts in mobilising support for the party ahead of the June 2026 governorship election. Speaking in Ado Ekiti during

by News Editor

August 23, 2025

News Update

Nigeria Must Build Local Military Hardware For Security, Says Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has underscored the need to strengthen indigenous production of military hardware, describing it as essential to Nigeria’s security and national development. Speaking in Abuja on Friday at the graduation ceremony of Course 33 of the National Defence College (NDC),

by News Editor

August 23, 2025

Grassroots·Headlines·Politics

Ekiti Government Approves Installation Of Female Regent For Vacant Alara Stool

For the first time in history, the Ekiti State Government has formally approved the installation of a female Regent to temporarily occupy the vacant Alara stool in Aramoko-Ekiti, Ekiti West Local Government Area. Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, announced the approval

by News Editor

August 23, 2025

Economy·Headlines

Nigeria’s Forex Reserves Hit $41bn, Highest in 44 Months

Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves rose to $41 billion on Tuesday, their highest level in 44 months, according to figures released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The reserves are now sufficient to cover around 10 months of imports, marking a major

by News Editor

August 23, 2025

Economy·Headlines·News·News Update

NNPC, Gas Firms Seal 20-Year Supply Deals With NLNG

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and several upstream gas producers yesterday signed long-term Gas Supply Agreements (GSAs) with Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) for the supply of 1.29 billion standard cubic feet per day (bscf/d) of feed gas. At

by News Editor

August 23, 2025

Headlines·Economy·Editorial·Editorial (Featured News)

Taxing Poverty: The Perverse Logic of Tinubu’s Revenue Drive

In a bitter irony of fate, the same man who declared that “we cannot continue to tax poverty” has overseen a tidal wave of taxes and levies pushing Nigeria further into the abyss of pauperisation. Taxes should be tools of social progress,

by News Editor

August 23, 2025

News Update·Headlines·Politics

Breaking: Benue Assembly Suspends Four Lawmakers Over Alleged Speaker Impeachment Attempt

The Benue State House of Assembly has handed a six-month suspension to four of its members over allegations of plotting to remove the Speaker, Aondona Dajoh. Those affected are Alfred Berger (Makurdi North), Terna Shimawua (Kian), Cyril Ekong (Obi), and James Umoru

by News Editor

August 22, 2025

Economy·Headlines·Politics

Tinubu Launches Personal Income Tax Calculator Ahead Of 2026 Fiscal Reforms

President Bola Tinubu has unveiled a new Personal Income Tax calculator to help Nigerians estimate their tax obligations under the fiscal reforms recently signed into law by his administration. Announcing the tool in a post on his official X handle on Friday,

by News Editor

August 22, 2025

Economy·Headlines

EFCC Declares Atiku’s Son-in-Law Wanted For Alleged Money Laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared businessman Bashir Haske, son-in-law to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, wanted over allegations of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. In a statement by its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the commission

by News Editor

August 22, 2025

Foreign News·Headlines

Breaking: FBI raids ex-Trump adviser John Bolton’s Maryland home

FBI agents on Friday morning stormed the Bethesda, Maryland home of former U.S. National Security Adviser, John Bolton, once a top official under Donald Trump but now one of his fiercest critics. According to the New York Post, which first reported the

by News Editor

August 22, 2025

Economy

Nigeria’s Infrastructure Gap Stifling Growth, Investment — NESG

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has flagged the country’s infrastructure gap as a major obstacle to economic growth, warning that it hampers productivity and deters investment. The concern comes ahead of the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit (NES #31), scheduled for October

by News Editor

August 22, 2025

Foreign News·Headlines

UN, AU Introduce Digital Platform To Tackle Africa’s Key Challenges

The United Nations Foundation, The Elders, and the African Union Youth Envoy have launched a new podcast series, The Future of Africa, aimed at amplifying young leaders’ voices in addressing global and regional challenges. In a statement, the organisers said the limited-episode

by News Editor

August 22, 2025

Economy·Headlines

DMO Announces N200bn Savings Bonds Auction For Monday

The Debt Management Office (DMO) has unveiled plans to raise N200 billion through the issuance of savings bonds, with the auction scheduled for Monday and settlement set for Wednesday. According to details released on its website, the offer includes a reopening of

by News Editor

August 22, 2025

Politics·Elections

INEC Explains Why PVCs Are Only Issued At Official Offices

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified that Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) can only be printed and collected at its designated offices, even if applicants complete their pre-registration online during the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. INEC’s Director of ICT, Bayode

by News Editor

August 21, 2025

News Editor

Obi Decries Katsina Mosque Killings, Mourns Late Goalkeeper Peter Rufai

Oyebanji To APC: Brace Up, Avoid Violence Ahead Of 2026 Election

Nigeria Must Build Local Military Hardware For Security, Says Tinubu

Ekiti Government Approves Installation Of Female Regent For Vacant Alara Stool

Nigeria’s Forex Reserves Hit $41bn, Highest in 44 Months

NNPC, Gas Firms Seal 20-Year Supply Deals With NLNG

Taxing Poverty: The Perverse Logic of Tinubu’s Revenue Drive

Breaking: Benue Assembly Suspends Four Lawmakers Over Alleged Speaker Impeachment Attempt

Tinubu Launches Personal Income Tax Calculator Ahead Of 2026 Fiscal Reforms

EFCC Declares Atiku’s Son-in-Law Wanted For Alleged Money Laundering

Breaking: FBI raids ex-Trump adviser John Bolton’s Maryland home

Nigeria’s Infrastructure Gap Stifling Growth, Investment — NESG

UN, AU Introduce Digital Platform To Tackle Africa’s Key Challenges

DMO Announces N200bn Savings Bonds Auction For Monday

INEC Explains Why PVCs Are Only Issued At Official Offices

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