Nigeria News Mokwa flood: Death toll in Niger State rises to 153 – NSEMA June 2, 2025 Oluwatosin Ologun At least 153 people in the Mokwa Local Government Area have died following the devastating floods that destroyed homes and displaced thousands of residents a few days ago. The Niger…
Economy Nigeria News Nigerians currently buying petrol cheaper than others in West Africa — Dangote June 2, 2025 Oluwatosin Ologun Aliko Dangote has disclosed that Nigerians are paying half of what other countries in West Africa are paying for petrol, also known as Premium Motor Spirit, PMS. Dangote said this…
Nigeria News Tinubu’s reforms will ease cost of living for Nigerians soon – Presidency June 2, 2025 Oluwatosin Ologun The Presidency says Nigerians will soon experience a reduction in the cost of living, as the effects of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration’s economic reforms start to materialise. Speaking to…
APC NEWS El-Rufai son backs Tinubu’s second term, defies father’s exit from APC May 23, 2025 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi A deep political rift has emerged within the El-Rufai family as Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, the first son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, publicly declared his support for President…
Opinion 10 key facts about Nigeria’s compulsory voting bill May 23, 2025 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi A proposed amendment to Nigeria’s Electoral Act 2022 has ignited vigorous debate among legal experts, politicians, and civil society groups. Titled “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Electoral…
Sports Spurs snatch narrow win over Man Utd to lift Europa League trophy May 22, 2025 Oluwatosin Ologun Tottenham beat Manchester United 1-0 to win the Europa League final, lifting its first European trophy in more than four decades to qualify for next season’s Champions League. It is…
Nigeria News ‘Poverty knows no religion or tribe’ – Tinubu calls for unity May 22, 2025 Oluwatosin Ologun President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians, irrespective of differences in political affiliations, religious persuasion, tribal or sectional background, to eradicate poverty in unity. Tinubu stated this on Wednesday at…
Nigeria News FG to sell Emefiele’s 753 forfeited duplexes as EFCC hands over May 20, 2025 Damilola The EFCC has handed over 753 duplexes located in the Cadastral Zone of Abuja linked to the former Governor of the CBN, Godwin Emefiele, to the Ministry of Housing and…
World News Putin signals readiness to end Ukraine war after call with Trump May 20, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso In a major diplomatic development, Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed readiness to end the war in Ukraine following a lengthy phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump. The two…
Economy Why CBN retains monetary policy rate at 27.5% May 20, 2025 Damilola The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has once again retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27.50 per cent.
