We had close shave with death, police didn’t rescue us – Kidnapped law student
After six frightening days in captivity, six law students who were kidnapped along the Wukari-Zaki-Biam expressway in Benue State finally regained their freedom. One of the victims, David Obiorah, shared what happened during their time with the kidnappers. On July 26, 2025, David and five other law students were on their way from Onitsha in […]
Middle class in Nigeria has been wiped out under Tinubu – Falana
President Bola Tinubu’s government has destroyed Nigeria’s middle class, according to Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana. He made this claim during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today. Falana criticised the president’s economic reforms, describing them as harsh and unfair. According to him, the policies have increased poverty levels instead of improving the lives […]
Fuel price nears N1,000 per litre in Nigeria as marketers, retailers trade blame
Fuel prices across Nigeria are nearing N1,000 per litre, sparking blame between petroleum marketers and retail fuel station owners. As Nigerians struggle with the rising cost of living, this increase in fuel prices is only adding more pressure. Earlier this week, it was reported that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) increased fuel prices […]
MACBAN alleges 18 cows killed, 130 rustled in Plateau community
The Plateau State branch of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has expressed deep concern over renewed violence targeting herders and their livestock. The group claims that 18 cows belonging to its members were recently gunned down in Howl, a community in Bokkos Local Government Area. The killings reportedly happened within the […]
Nigerians will enjoy uninterrupted power supply before Tinubu leaves office – Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured citizens that there will be uninterrupted electricity supply across the country before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu completes his tenure in 2031. He made this known during the commissioning of a new power project, the Kwaru 1X15 MVA 33/11KV Injection Substation, located in the Ikotun-Egbe area of Lagos […]
Rising debt: Financial expert, Idakolo ex-rays Nigeria’s situation
Nigerians are reacting in different ways to the government’s constant borrowing, which many say has pushed the country’s external debt to concerning levels. Recently, the Senate approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to borrow more than $21 billion to support the 2025–2026 budget cycle. This move allows the government to fully implement the 2025 budget. The […]
Tinubu destroying, desecrating Nigeria’s institutions – Aisha Yesufu
Outspoken activist Aisha Yesufu has raised alarm over the direction Nigeria is heading under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. In a post on her X handle on Friday, she accused the president of damaging the country’s institutions. According to her, President Tinubu is not just interfering with governance but is actively breaking down the foundation of […]
Many Nigerians can no longer afford eggs — Poultry farmers lament
The Poultry Farmers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) has raised concerns that many Nigerians can no longer afford eggs due to the ongoing economic challenges. Hussaini Gumel, the head of the PFAN chapter in Jigawa State, expressed this worry during a visit to Governor Umar Namadi at the Government House in Dutse, the state capital, on […]
Hardship: Nigeria’s inflation drops signal economic recovery – CPPE, Economists
Nigeria’s inflation rate has dropped for the second time in a row, leading some economists to believe the country’s economy is starting to recover. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), inflation fell to 23.18% in February 2025, down from 24.48% in January. Food inflation also declined from 26.08% to 23.51%. Despite this positive […]
Nurses and Healthcare Workers in Lagos Start Three-Day Strike
Nurses and healthcare workers in Lagos have started a three-day strike to protest the Lagos State Government’s failure to implement a promised salary adjustment under the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS). The union remarked, “The government’s approach of selectively implementing the adjustment for doctors under the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure while disregarding other health professionals is […]