Oyedele pledges to prioritize revenue mobilization, fiscal sustainability
He also emphasised the need to improve spending efficiency to ensure that every naira generated delivers maximum value for citizens. Other areas of focus, he noted, include strengthening debt management and maintaining fiscal sustainability. Oyedele added that the ministry would work closely with other arms of government to ensure fiscal policies align with monetary, trade […]
Rising fuel prices increasing hardship for Nigerians – IHRC
The International Human Rights Commission – Relief Fund Trust has raised concern about the steady rise in fuel prices in Nigeria, saying the situation is making life more difficult for many citizens. The organisation warned that the increasing cost of petrol is adding to the economic pressure already faced by ordinary Nigerians across the country. […]
We’lI not be drawn into wider war with Iran – UK tells Trump
The United Kingdom has said it will not be drawn into a wider conflict with Iran despite pressure from the United States. Prime Minister Keir Starmer made the position clear after Donald Trump urged allies to help secure shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz. The request comes as tensions in the Middle East continue […]
Peter Obi To Tinubu: We Fast While You Feast, Your Reforms Deepening Poverty
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu over what he described as worsening poverty in Nigeria. Obi said recent economic reports show that more Nigerians are struggling to meet basic needs since the introduction of new economic reforms. According to him, studies suggest the country’s poverty rate has increased […]
Nigeria’s inflation rate has dropped by half since 2023 — Information Minister, Idris
Nigeria’s Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed Idris, has revealed that the country’s inflation rate has dropped by half since 2023. He attributed the improvement to government policies aimed at stabilizing prices and supporting local production. The minister noted that while challenges remain, efforts to boost agricultural output, regulate essential commodities, and strengthen fiscal measures have […]
Nigerians fume as Nollywood stars Kunle Afolayan, Yomi Fash, others launch Tinubu support group
Some Nigerians have reacted strongly after several Nollywood personalities launched a support group for Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The move reportedly involves actors such as Kunle Afolayan and Yomi Fash-Lanso, who are said to be part of the initiative backing the president. The announcement quickly sparked reactions on social media, with many citizens expressing disappointment and […]
Wike Shows Off Judges’ Quarters In Abuja
Many Nigerians feel this is unfair. While judges get such luxury homes, most people struggle to even buy a simple house. Social media users have shared their opinions, saying that public money should be used for projects that help everyone, not just a few. The display of these judges’ homes has caused a lot of […]
Israel destroys late Ayatollah Khamenei’s plane as new report claims his injured heir Mojtaba ‘has been flown to Moscow for treatment
In a shocking development, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) say they have destroyed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s private plane. Reports also claim that his son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, has been seriously injured and flown to Russiafor treatment. According to the IDF, the plane was at Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport and was used by Khamenei and other top officials for military purchases and international communications. Mojtaba, 56, […]
EPL: Chelsea hit with £10.75m fine, transfer ban
Chelsea F.C. have been hit with a £10.75 million fine and a transfer ban following regulatory issues linked to the club’s operations. The decision was announced by the Premier League authorities after reviewing the matter. Reports say the sanctions relate to breaches of financial or administrative rules that govern football clubs. The punishment means Chelsea […]
Nursery worker jailed for 24 years for r@ping and abusing children in his care
A nursery worker in Bristol, Nathan Bennett, 30, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for sexually abusing children in his care. Bennett was found guilty of two rapes, four sexual assaults, and two assaults by penetration, involving five boys aged two to three at the Partou King Street Nursery. He had also admitted to 13 other sexual offences against four […]