By Elizabeth Ugbo Five worshippers were killed and three injured when suspected terrorists attacked a mosque in Dadin Kowa community, Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State, on Wednesday at about 8:30 pm during a Qur’anic Tafsir session and Taraweeh prayers, police confirmed. The Kebbi State Police Command disclosed the incident in a statement issued […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria’s debt to the International Development Association (IDA) rose to $18.7bn as of December 31, 2025, according to its Management’s Discussion and Analysis. The report shows that Nigeria’s exposure increased from $16.8bn at the end of 2024, marking an 11.3 percent year-on-year growth. The surge reflects the Federal Government’s reliance on concessional […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth ugbo The 2025 Global Mind Health Report released on Wednesday by Sapien Labs reveals that 41 percent of young adults aged 18 to 34 across 84 countries are experiencing a “mind health crisis,” with researchers warning that rising psychological distress threatens productivity, relationships, and long-term economic stability worldwide. The study draws from data […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Troops of the Joint Task Force North East under Operation Hadin Kai killed eight Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on February 25, 2026, during an offensive at Shehuri community in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State. The operation, carried out around 9:15 a.m. by Sector 1 troops and members of the Civilian Joint […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned three senior Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) officials—Felix Njoku, Benjamin Chinwuba Iloanusi, and Oche Jerry Ogbole-Inalegwu—on Wednesday, February 26, 2026, at the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja over alleged fraud, corruption, and money laundering totaling over N2.04 billion. The charges relate to payments linked […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth ugbo Dangote Petroleum, led by Managing Director David Bird, announced a $400,000-tonne Linear Alkaline Benzene (LAB) plant expansion at its refinery in Nigeria on February 26, 2026, aiming to reduce Africa’s dependence on imported detergent ingredients. David Bird emphasized that local refining can eliminate inefficiencies by processing crude oil nearby and supplying products […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to remit all oil and gas revenues to the Federation Account, halting deductions for management fees and the Frontier Exploration Fund. The directive, issued in Abuja, took immediate effect in 2025. It affects NNPC, international oil companies, state governments and industry […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo BudgIT Foundation on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to strengthen climate finance reporting and budget transparency during a stakeholder workshop in Abuja, organised in collaboration with the Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement (PACE), to address Nigeria’s growing climate risks and funding gaps. Why Climate Finance Transparency Matters Deputy Country […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The political rift between Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and federal lawmakers from Ondo State has deepened ahead of the 2027 general elections. The crisis followed allegations that the governor met President Bola Tinubu in Abuja to block their return tickets. Party sources claim he cited unpopularity and weak grassroots ties. However, other leaders […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo An Ikeja High Court will on April 16, 2026, deliver its ruling in a suit filed by Nigerian pastor Dr Chris Okafor against Nollywood actress Doris Ogala, social media influencer Martins Otse (VeryDarkMan) and Kelvin Emmanuel. The case, marked ID/14399GCMW/2026, is before Justice Akintunde Savage. Okafor filed the suit in Lagos, alleging […]
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