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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Drops To 22.22% In June 2025

Nigeria’s inflation rate eased to 22.22% in June 2025, down from 22.97% recorded in May, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This represents a 0.75 percentage point drop on a year-on-year basis

July 17, 2025

News·Politics

Ex-Anambra Senator Andy Uba in Court Over Alleged N400m Fraud Suit by The Nigerian Police.

Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court Abuja has granted the request of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to arraign a former lawmaker for Anambra South Senatorial District, Senator Andy Uba, on a two-count charge bordering on alleged N400

by Abraham Iluobe

November 20, 2024

News

President Tinubu Request Approval from Senate for Another $2.2bn (N1.7trillion) World Bank Loan.

President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate’s approval for a new external borrowing plan amounting to $2.2 billion. This request was outlined in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, which was read during the plenary session yesterday. In the correspondence

by News Room

November 20, 2024

News·Politics

Presidency Lambast Former President Olusegun Obasanjo for Criticizing Tinubu’s administration.

On Monday, the Presidency responded to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s recent criticisms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The former president during a keynote addresses last week which he delivered at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut,

by News Room

November 19, 2024

News

Georgia Election Commission Declared Ruling Party Winner in Parliamentary Election Amid Protests.

Last weekend, a mild drama unfolded at Georgia’s electoral commission building during the announcement of parliamentary election results. The head of the Central Electoral Commission, Giorgi Kalandarishvili, was splattered with black paint amidst claims from opposition supporters that the election was rigged.

by News Room

November 18, 2024

News·Politics

OBJ Calls for Urgent Reform in INEC Leadership to Restore Electoral Integrity in Nigeria

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo urged Nigerians over the weekend to prioritize the appointment of new, trustworthy leadership at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to uphold electoral integrity. He emphasized the necessity for rigorous vetting of the INEC chairperson and their team,

by News Room

November 18, 2024

News·Politics

ONDO DECIDES 2024: A New Era Amid Challenges and Controversies.

Anyone who observed the aftermath of the 1983 elections in Ondo State understands that elections here are not to be taken lightly. Therefore, it’s essential to commend both INEC and the people of Ondo State for the largely peaceful conduct of the

by News Room

November 18, 2024

News·Politics

Ogun State Labour Party, Inaugurated New Interim Executive Committee: Brief Press at a Conference

At the press conference organized by the executives and working committee of Ogun State Labour Party, Abeokuta. Mr. Kika Glasgow, the publicity secretary, amidst; NOTICE OF LEADERSHIP TRANSITION AND RESTORATION OF ORDER IN LABOUR PARTY OGUN STATE BY THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHAIRMEN

by Abraham Iluobe

November 18, 2024

News·Politics

Update: ONDO DECIDES 2024

It’s confirmed that Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progresive Congress (APC) will be in charge of affairs of Ondo State for the next four years. Based on report from INEC collation centre in Akure, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All-Progressives Congress

by News Room

November 17, 2024

News

A dollar would have exchanged for N10,000 if not for Prayer – Pastor Adeboye

In a widely shared video, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), suggested that Nigeria’s current exchange rate could have been far worse without divine intervention. He noted that the naira’s relative stability at around

by News Room

November 16, 2024

News·Politics

Update: Ondo Guber Election 2024

by Friday Ochuko: The Ondo State gubernatorial election commenced on Saturday, November 16, 2024, and has been notably peaceful. Friday Ochuko, a reporter for The Beacon newspaper in Akure, noted a heavy deployment of security personnel, including members of the Nigerian Police

by News Room

November 16, 2024

News·Politics

All set for Ondo Guber Election – As INEC Promised Not to Disappoint

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed readiness for the November 16 gubernatorial election in Ondo State. According to the INEC National Commissioner for Ondo/Ogun/Osun states, Professor Kunle Ajayi, we have done our own work, we are proud of what we

by News Room

November 15, 2024

News

Nigerians Immigrant Panics as Trump’s Set to Resume As the 47th President Of United State of America

The return of Donald Trump to the Oval Office at the White House on January 20, 2025, may mean an attrition of Nigeria’s $20bn annual diaspora remittances, two United States-based scholars have said. The two US-based scholars, Prof Aminu Gusau and Prof

by Abraham Iluobe

November 15, 2024

News

FG proposes N47.9 trillion for 2025 Fiscal Year

The Federal Executive Council has approved the appropriation bill for 2025, with an estimated total of N47.9 trillion authorized. Additionally, the council plans to borrow approximately N13.8 trillion to support this budget. Lawmakers can expect to receive the appropriation bill starting today,

by News Room

November 15, 2024

Economy·News

Nigerians Await Drop In Pump Price As NNPCL Hits 1.8m Barrels Per Day Crude Oil Production

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) says it has reached the mark of 1.8 million barrels per day of crude oil production. The company also stated that it is set to hit the two million barrels per day target set by

by Abraham Iluobe

November 14, 2024

News

Guinness World Record (GWR) confirms Nigerian doctor as record holder for largest drawing

The largest drawing created by an individual measures an impressive 1,004.7 m² (10,814.5 ft²) and was accomplished by Dr. Fola David-Tolaram from Nigeria on July 21, 2024, in Lagos. This remarkable achievement has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records (GWR) and

by News Room

November 14, 2024

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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Drops To 22.22% In June 2025

Ex-Anambra Senator Andy Uba in Court Over Alleged N400m Fraud Suit by The Nigerian Police.

President Tinubu Request Approval from Senate for Another $2.2bn (N1.7trillion) World Bank Loan.

Presidency Lambast Former President Olusegun Obasanjo for Criticizing Tinubu’s administration.

Georgia Election Commission Declared Ruling Party Winner in Parliamentary Election Amid Protests.

OBJ Calls for Urgent Reform in INEC Leadership to Restore Electoral Integrity in Nigeria

ONDO DECIDES 2024: A New Era Amid Challenges and Controversies.

Ogun State Labour Party, Inaugurated New Interim Executive Committee: Brief Press at a Conference

Update: ONDO DECIDES 2024

A dollar would have exchanged for N10,000 if not for Prayer – Pastor Adeboye

Update: Ondo Guber Election 2024

All set for Ondo Guber Election – As INEC Promised Not to Disappoint

Nigerians Immigrant Panics as Trump’s Set to Resume As the 47th President Of United State of America

FG proposes N47.9 trillion for 2025 Fiscal Year

Nigerians Await Drop In Pump Price As NNPCL Hits 1.8m Barrels Per Day Crude Oil Production

Guinness World Record (GWR) confirms Nigerian doctor as record holder for largest drawing

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