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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its global economic growth forecast for 2025 to 2.8 percent and predicted the wave of tariffs and uncertainty unleashed by U.S. President Donald Trump will lead to a worldwide economic slowdown.

A Shari’a Court sitting at Rigasa, Kaduna, ordered the remand of an unnamed female spectator whose phone rang during court proceedings on Tuesday.

The United Nations International Children's Fund (UNICEF) has called on the Kano State government to declare a state of emergency on polio and routine immunisation in response to a recent resurgence of the disease in the state.

As Easter unfolded in Port Harcourt, the city found itself at a crossroads of faith, sacrifice, and renewal.

A wave of extreme heat, with temperatures soaring over 41°C, poses serious health risks and makes daily life increasingly unbearable for Kano residents.

 President Bola Tinubu returned to the country on Monday,  after a two-week working visit to Europe.

Pope Francis, the 266th head of the Roman Catholic Church, has passed away at the age of 88. His death marks the beginning of a significant chapter in the life of the Church, filled with tradition, reflection, and decisions that will shape its future.

Pope Francis has passed on at the age of 88, the Vatican announced on Monday. His death came just one day after he made a much-anticipated appearance at Saint Peter’s Square during Easter Sunday celebrations, despite recovering from a serious illness.

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has pledged to attract $30 billion worth of investments by 2027 and grow that to $60 billion by 2030.

The Programs Director of Cool FM, Wazobia FM, and Arewa Radio, Prince Daniel Aboki, has stressed the urgent need to overhaul the school curriculum in Nigeria, particularly in mass communication.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has warned Nigerians to steer clear of unregistered investment and digital asset platforms.

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has once again reduced the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. 

The Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja has ruled that the removal of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly was unconstitutional, illegal, and null and void.

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately suspend his ongoing trip to France and return to Nigeria to confront the worsening security crisis.

The Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has banned night grazing following the death of scores of people in a spate of attacks and killings in some communities.

Donald J. Trump is back in the White House. His return to the presidency has reignited global debates, media storms, and endless commentary, particularly from those outside the United States.

Top Nigerian bankers, finance and fintech operators, industry leaders, regulators, policymakers, and academics will gather in London from April 24 to 26 for the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria’s 2025 London International Banking and Finance Conference.

The Kwara  Police have said that singer Habeeb Badmus, popularly known as Portable is in their custody over alleged defamation and threat to life.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and sunshine across the country from Monday to Wednesday.

The Nigerian Army has uncovered 11 new bunkering facilities and made some seizures during a six-day operation conducted in Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers.

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested four kidnappers in separate operations in two states.

The presidency has disowned the growing number of billboards promoting a 2027 campaign for President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. 

The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, on Wednesday defied a court order by proceeding with the appointment of Administrators for the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Rivers State, the Coordinator of the Pilex Centre for Civic Education Initiative, Courage Nsirimovu, has said. 

Governor Dauda Lawal has mourned the death of Hon. Aminu Ibrahim Kasuwar Daji, a member of the Zamfara State House of Assembly representing Kauran Namoda South.

A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has ordered the Rivers State Government to appear before it and justify why a motion seeking to stop him from appointing administrators for the 23 local government areas (LGAs) of the state, should not be granted by the court.

Rivers State administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd) has approved the appointments of administrators for the 23 local government areas of Rivers State.

Pascal Gabriel Dozie, the founder of Diamond Bank and former chairman of MTN Nigeria, has died at the age of 85.

Police officers in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Monday morning dispersed a group of protesters with tear gas at Isaac Boro Park. The demonstrators, under the banner of the Take It Back Movement, had gathered around 9am as part of a nationwide protest coordinated alongside other civil society organisations.

Victims allegedly defrauded by an acclaimed charity organization in Kano, Food Access, have appealed to the authorities to come to their rescue.

It has been two weeks since President Bola Tinubu appointed Vice-Admiral Ibok Ibas (retired) as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State following the declaration of a state of emergency in the state.

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has told FCT residents to disregard rumour mongers peddling fake news that he collapsed and was eventually flown to France for treatment last week.

Ado Bayero Mall management is taking steps to revitalize the Kano shopping center as high rent and electricity tariffs force business closures.

The Labour Party has dismissed reports suggesting that the Supme Court ruling on Friday removed Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the party.

The Supreme Court has overturned the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja that recognised Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP).

A fire broke out on Thursday at the North-West University’s City Campus in Kano, engulfing the ninth floor of the building.

The Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, sitting in Abuja, has dismissed the petition filed by the Accord Party (AP) seeking to nullify the September 21, 2024, governorship election in the state. The tribunal ruled that the petition failed to meet the legal standards set by the Electoral Act.

A 15-year-old Nigerian artist, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, has broken the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the largest painting, unveiling the world’s largest art canvas by an individual.

President Bola Tinubu has dissolved the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), removing its chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure, and Group CEO, Mallam Mele Kyari, along with other board members. 

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has been at the forefront of this undemocratic practice

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With almost everything set for the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations between host country Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria, the Confederation of Africa Football CAF has vowed to address issues of possible threats and harassment from home fans towards Nigerian fans.

On July 17, 2023, Russia decided to pull out of the Black Sea grain deal. The deal would have allowed Ukraine to continue exporting grains through the Black Sea

Reactions and condolence messages have continued to pour in for Lagos based lawyer, Bolanle Raheem who was shot dead on Christmas Day by an operative of Ajiwe Police Station in Ajah.

The Premier League and English Football League have postponed this weekend’s round of fixtures following the Queen’s death on Thursday.

The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has announced Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed as his running mate. 

The member representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajola Federal Constituency, (Oyo State) at the House of Representatives, Shina Peller has announced his exit from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). 

The Delta State Commissioner for Information, Charles Aniagwu has praised the emergence of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as the vice-presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has found Safiyanu Ameerah (Amira) the lady whose tweet of being abducted went viral Tuesday.

Over eighty AC technicians were trained in two-day intensive sessions by Gree Air Conditioning Company, which focused on different installation techniques and common mistakes that cause AC damage and fires. 

The presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has chosen Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate.

The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Muhammad Bello, on Tuesday swore in the six newly elected area council chairmen and their deputies in compliance with a court order. 

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja has sentenced two drug traffickers, Chibunna Patrick and Emeka Ezenwane to six years imprisonment.

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has assured protesting indigenous youths of Abuja that it will inaugurate the chairmen-elect of six area councils on Tuesday, 14 June at 10 am. 

Staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Friday afternoon regretted coming to work as protesting Abuja indigenes invaded the FCTA Secretariat premises and ground all activities. 

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi is calling on the Independence National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a smooth process of registering Nigerians ahead of the 2023 general election.

A presidential aspirant and the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu has donated N75 million to support victims of the Owo church massacre.

Nigerians are reacting to the statement by the National Leader of the All Progressive Congress, Bola Ahmed saying he deserves to be Nigeria’s President in 2023.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Screening Committee has screened out 10 of the 23 aspirants seeking the party’s presidential ticket.

A group known as "Jonathan Support Group" on Fridaya besieged the national secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) demanding the adoption of former President Goodluck Jonathan as the concensus candidate of the party.

The Nigerian Railway Corporation has announced a shift in the date of the resumption of the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service which was earlier fixed for Monday, 23 May.

The FCT Minister, Mohammad Bello has ordered the indefinite closure of Dei-Dei International Market, Abuja following Wednesday’s destruction of the market by thugs.

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed all members of the Federal Cabinet as well as all appointees vying for elective offices in 2023, to resign from office.

A fire has destroyed the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Vice-President of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osibajo has commended Physicians in Diaspora for contributing ‘’very considerably to healthcare in Nigeria.’’

Tesla CEO, Elon Musk has made an offer to buy Twitter for the sum of $54.20 per share in cash. 

7:15 am on Thursday, a lady identified as Toyosi put out a disturbing tweet that she was being kidnapped and raped. She also added an address of her location and a number to call.

The minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has directed the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to hand over tickets and passengers’ identification to Secure ID, the company in charge of the e-ticketing platform for the Abuja-Kaduna rail service.

As the political plot thickens ahead of the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, there are strong indications that many state governors whose tenure expires next year may aspire to be in the Senate. 

Last week, I started this piece talking about the three individuals who I think are best placed, to be the closest thing to what Nigeria needs as president, come 2023. 

The former Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Adedibu Ojerinde wants the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission to grant him soft landing over an alleged N5bn fraud.

It’s that season when politicians battle for positions. And the fight for Nigeria’s highest office will be an interesting watch. In this piece, our Head of News, Ufuoma Egbamuno takes a critical look at some of the candidates he believes are the country’s best options.

President Muhammadu Buhari has formally unveiled the National Development Plan 2021-2025.

The Senate has passed the 2022 Appropriation bill of N17.126 trillion. The figure is N735 billion higher than the N16.391 trillion presented to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari.

United' Nations International Children Education Fund (UNICEF) has joined civil society groups in reminding the federal government of Nigeria not to forget its promise of creating enabling environment for persons living with disability. 

Family of a medical doctor, Morenikeji Oluwaniyi, who was killed by a four-man gang in Abule Egba area of Lagos State, is seeking speedy justice into the matter.

The lawmaker representing Oyigbo/Tai/Eleme at the House of Representatives, Chisom Dike is giving reasons why he left the ruling Peoples Democratic PARTY (PDP) to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). 

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has sentenced a Prophetess, Edina Loverly-Worleru and Onyema Bright-Worlu to life imprisonment. 

Commandant General of the Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA), Major-General Ibrahim Yusuf says efforts are in place to ensure the release of the abducted soldier during the attack on NDA last month. 

British Deputy High Commissioner (DHC) in Lagos, Ben Lewellyn-Jones, says Lagos loses about 3.9 billion dollars - that’s almost 2 trillion naira - every year in the economy as a result of flooding. 

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Army Senator Ali Ndume, has charged the security agencies to be ruthless with bandits terrorizing the country. 

Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has debunked reports that he likened IPOB, Yoruba Nation Agitators with Boko Haram and ISWAP.

Embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus is shocked at the decision of a court in Port Harcourt which affirmed his suspension in his ward.

As Nigeria’s Super Eagles get ready to play Liberia this weekend, 2013 FIFA U17 world cup winning team coach, Manu Garba has been speaking about one of his protégés who is on the fringes of breaking into the team.

Nigeria’s male basketball team, D’Tigers may have started their 2021 Afrobasket campaign on a winning note but former captain, Olumide Oyedeji believes it will be difficult for the country to win the ongoing competition in Kigali, Rwanda.

President Muhammadu Buhari is defiant despite the attack on the Nigerian Defence Academy insisting it will not “throw a dampener into the morale of our Armed Forces as it is intended to.”

Oil is Nigeria’s moneymaker, it has remained a major contributor to the financial strength the country attained through decades of boom and it has also led to failed earnings during difficult times. It’s believed that the management process of administration of petroleum products had given way to many tunnels of corruption and exploration since its inception.

Why do we have more clean up regulations but less clean up action