The World Bank has revealed that a significant majority of Nigerians continue to face poverty challenges, with about 79 per cent of the population reportedly experiencing hardship despite economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. According to the global financial institution, the country’s ongoing reforms, including efforts aimed at stabilizing the economy and improving
Anita Baaki, a physiotherapist and friend of the late nurse Mary Habila, has recounted the circumstances surrounding Habila’s death. Mary Habila was attached to the David Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences and was on secondment to the Federal Ministry of Works. Anita Baaki’s account of Mary Habila’s death was presented in a sworn affidavit
The United States House of Representatives has approved an amendment seeking to suspend certain categories of US assistance to Nigeria over concerns about the Federal Government’s handling of insecurity and its ability to protect citizens. The amendment, sponsored by Republican Congressman Gregory Steube of Florida, proposes withholding US aid until the Nigerian government demonstrates measurable
Nigerian troops under the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 13 kidnapped victims and thwarted planned terrorist activities during separate operations in Zamfara State. The operations, conducted in Anka and Kaura Namoda Local Government Areas, followed intelligence reports on the movement of armed groups and their plans to attack vulnerable communities.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released two supporters of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), who were being held in their custody. Randy Peter and Precious Oruche, also known as Mama Pee, who are activists and supporters of Peter Obi, were released by the EFCC on Wednesday
Nigeria’s headline inflation saw a decrease in June 2026, marking the first decline since February. This comes as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is scheduled to decide on the country’s interest rate on July 21. The National Bureau of Statistics, in its Consumer Price Index and inflation data released on Wednesday, stated that Nigeria’s
The four leading contenders for this year’s Ballon d’Or have been identified as the 2026 FIFA World Cup final approaches. Lionel Messi, the captain of Argentina, is now the favorite to win the Ballon d’Or later this year. Messi provided two assists as Albiceleste beat England 2-1 to qualify for the final, where they will