The Arewa Voters Assembly (AVA) has said the World Bank’s October 2026 Nigeria Development Update has validated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms, citing improved economic indicators, increased revenues to states and a reported N3.3 trillion waiver on fuel taxes, tariffs and import duties. The group said the report, titled “Beyond the Federal Purse: How
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has claimed that he played a role in pushing Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal out of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), boasting that the governor could not withstand the pressure within the party. Wike made the remarks while responding to the political disagreement surrounding Lawal’s position
Arise News has barred political analyst Anthony Kila from appearing on its television channel and other platforms following allegations that he falsified his academic credentials. The network announced the decision on Tuesday, October 13, after an investigation by Premium Times raised questions about Kila’s professorial title and several academic qualifications he claimed to have obtained
Nigeria has recorded 268 deaths from Lassa fever in 2026, with 1,138 confirmed cases reported across the country, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The figures highlight the continued public health threat posed by the viral disease, which is primarily transmitted to humans through contact with food or household items
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has urged United States President Donald Trump to impose visa restrictions and freeze the assets of Nigerians allegedly involved in electoral manipulation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Frank made the call in a notice addressed to President Trump on Tuesday. Frank
The Intelligentsia Machinery (IM) has congratulated Seyi Tinubu on his birthday, celebrating his contributions to enterprise development, humanitarian service, youth empowerment and national engagement. The organisation, in a congratulatory message signed by Omoba Kenneth Aigbegbele and Com Umar Farouk on behalf of its resource persons, members and senior executives, described the birthday as an opportunity
Troops Arrest Arms Fabricator, Three Suspected Gunrunners in Plateau, Recover Weapons Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested an alleged illegal arms fabricator and three suspected gunrunners during coordinated covert operations in Mangu and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation followed intelligence received by
IMF, World Bank Warn AI Could Deepen Nigeria’s Unemployment Crisis The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank have warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could intensify employment challenges in Nigeria and other developing economies unless governments and businesses invest in digital skills, infrastructure and technologies that boost productivity and create jobs. IMF Managing Director,
2027: Tinubu’s Re-election Key to Nigeria’s Prosperity – Lagos Guber Candidate Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has described the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and other All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the 2027 general elections as crucial to achieving Nigeria’s desired prosperity. Hamzat spoke on Monday at the inauguration of the PBAT/KOH
NAPTIP Receives 105 Nigerians Rescued from Cybercrime Syndicates in Ghana The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has received 105 Nigerians rescued during a coordinated operation targeting cybercrime syndicates in Ghana. The agency said the operation was coordinated by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) following a request for