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
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Danladi Umar, the former Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). The bail is set at N100 million, with one surety also required to provide the same amount. The court granted Umar bail on Wednesday after hearing the proceedings for his case. Just to
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has declared its support for President Bola Tinubu, naming him as their preferred choice for the 2027 general elections. Mazi Ejimofor Opara, the National Publicity Secretary for the party, explained that the fact that the party’s presidential candidate’s name isn’t on the INEC nomination portal doesn’t mean they haven’t
The Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) announced that 107,180 primary school students took the 2026 common entrance exam for junior secondary schools throughout the state. Professor Haruna Musa, the Executive Chairman of SUBEB, shared this information while he was checking out some of the exam centers, like Fagoji Primary School in Dutse. According
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has encouraged members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to embrace entrepreneurship and self-reliance rather than waiting for scarce white-collar jobs after completing their service year. The governor gave the advice during an interaction with corps members, stressing the need for young Nigerians to acquire practical and vocational
The National Executive Committee (NEC) faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Nafiu Bala has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately remove the David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC) from its official portal. The faction argued that the recognition of the Mark-led leadership does not reflect the party’s lawful
A joint security operation in Kebbi State has neutralised four suspected bandits following a fresh attack on a community, while a member of the local vigilante group, popularly known as Yansakai, was also killed during the confrontation. The incident occurred when suspected bandits invaded the area, prompting a coordinated response by security personnel and local
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has instructed all lawyers with cases to be heard from September to December 2026 to upload their court documents using the Nigerian Case Management System (NCMS). According to the Chief Registrar of the Court, Kabir Eniola Akanbi, is in compliance with Rule 10(1) of the Supreme Court Practice Direction, 2026.
Joe Igbokwe, an All Proressives Congress chieftain, APC, has critized Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde for his recent statement. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State requested on Monday that the United Nations initiate an independent investigation into the abductions of schoolchildren and teachers within the state. Makinde, who spoke after the military handed over the