October 8, 2025-Published by Cyril Nigerians are once again grappling with a sharp increase in the price of cooking gas, with a kilogram now selling for as high as ₦2,000 to ₦3,000 in some parts of the country. According to the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM), the recent hike is not due…
October 8, 2025-Published by Cyril Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned recent derogatory remarks labelling some of his supporters as “street urchins” and “low-class Nigerians.” Speaking via his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday, Obi stressed that his politics is founded on empathy, inclusion, and respect for human dignity, not classism or…
October 8, 2025-Published by Cyril Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Geoffrey Nnaji, has explained that his resignation from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet was a personal decision aimed at protecting his integrity and preventing distractions to the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Nnaji tendered his resignation on Tuesday amid growing controversy surrounding his academic records…
October 8, 2025-Published by Cyril Resident doctors at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) in Akwa Ibom State have embarked on a seven-day warning strike to protest unresolved salary arrears and welfare issues with the hospital management. The strike, which began on Monday, October 6, 2025, was declared after an emergency general meeting of…
October 8, 2025-Published by Cyril President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the Senate’s approval to secure $2.35 billion in external loans to part-finance the 2025 budget deficit and refinance Nigeria’s maturing Eurobonds, alongside a $500 million Sovereign Sukuk issuance to support key infrastructure projects across the country. The request was contained in a letter…
October 8, 2025-Published by Cyril The World Bank has raised concerns that, despite Nigeria’s recent economic reforms showing positive signs, about 139 million Nigerians are still living in poverty. Speaking at the launch of the latest Nigeria Development Update (NDU) report in Abuja on Wednesday, the World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Mathew Verghis, acknowledged…
October 8, 2025-Published by Cyril The Nigeria Police Force has announced the suspension of vehicle tinted glass permit enforcement following a court order temporarily halting the exercise. The development was confirmed by the spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, during an interview on Africa Independent Television (AIT) on Wednesday….
October 8, 2025-Published by Cyril Chief Superintendent of Corrections, Olukemi Ibikunle, of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has been named the winner of the 2025 United Nations Trailblazer Award for Women Justice and Corrections Officers. The prestigious award, presented by UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, took place on Wednesday at the United Nations Headquarters in…
October 8, 2025-Published by Cyril Nigeria’s Flying Eagles are set for a crucial Round of 16 clash against Argentina at the ongoing 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. The Nigerian team advanced to the knockout stage after securing four points from three group matches — suffering a 1-0 defeat to Norway, bouncing back with…
October 8, 2025-Published by Cyril The Federal High Court in Osogbo, Osun State, has ordered the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to arrest the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, over allegations of contempt of court. The ruling came just hours after Yakubu officially vacated his position…
