U.S. commits $413 million to counter-insurgency in Nigeria, West Africa for 2026
The United States has approved $413 million for counter-insurgency operations in Nigeria and West Africa for 2026 while creating a […]
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FG grants professors 100% pension, boosts university welfare
Retired professors in recognised public universities will now receive pension benefits equivalent to their annual salaries, following a new agreement between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
New inflation numbers under fire as ex-NBS boss flags major gaps
Yemi Kale, group chief economist at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has raised concerns that Nigeria’s recent overhaul of its inflation data may be technically flawed and could be masking the country’s worsening cost-of-living crisis.
Makinde names Ladoja chairman of Oyo Council of Obas, Alaafin absent
Governor Makinde appoints Oba Rashidi Ladoja as Chairman of the Oyo State Council of Obas, with the position set to rotate among key traditional rulers, while the Alaafin of Oyo was absent.
Yoruba World Congress (YWC) urges FG to arrest terrorists’ financial negotiators
The Yoruba World Congress has applauded Nigeria–US security cooperation and urged the Federal Government to intensify action against terrorists, their sympathisers and financial negotiators while addressing insecurity in affected Yoruba communities.
Impeachment uncertainty as Rivers Assembly fails to reconvene
The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, failed to reconvene for plenary on Thursday, one week
Budget Bombshell: Works ministry seeks ₦500m for hairdressers, make-up artists, grinding machines
The Federal Ministry of Works has proposed to spend more than ₦500 million on a range of empowerment and sensitisation programmes, including the training of hairdressers and make-up artists, the supply of grinding machines, motorcycles, mini-vans, and anti-drug abuse campaigns across selected states.
Whistleblower Snared! Police arrest insider who accused Tinubu-linked Alpha-Beta firm of tax evasion, corruption
The Nigeria Police Force has detained Comrade Segun Oluwasanmi, a whistleblower who accused Alpha-Beta Consulting Limited of corruption and tax evasion.
AFCON: Real reason Nigeria lost to Morocco – Super Eagles coach, Chelle
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has explained the reasons behind Nigeria’s defeat to Morocco in the semi-final of the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday night.
A pop star, an ageing autocrat and a crackdown: What to expect from Uganda’s election
Uganda heads into a tense presidential election as long-ruling President Yoweri Museveni faces renewed challenge from opposition figure Bobi Wine amid fears of repression, unrest and a contested outcome.