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Report blames inflation, weak growth, and policy missteps for deepening hardship A new report by the World Bank has painted a grim portrait of Nigeria’s economy, revealing that over half of the country’s population now lives in poverty, while 27 percent of citizens cannot afford a healthy meal even if they spend all their incomeContinueContinue reading “WORLD BANK WARNS: Over Half Of Nigerians Now Poor, 27% Can’t Afford Healthy Meal Despite Spending Entire Income On Food”

By Chinagorom Ugwu Abuja — The certificate forgery scandal involving Nigeria’s Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has snowballed into a national uproar, with furious citizens turning their anger not only on the embattled minister but also on the Nigerian Senate, which cleared him without proper scrutiny.A painstaking two-year investigation by PREMIUM TIMES, publishedContinueContinue reading “Lawmakers in the Dock as Certificate Scandal Exposes Flawed Ministerial Screening”

By Vanguardngr.com Lagos politics has been thrown into mourning, fear, and intense speculation as a wave of mysterious deaths sweeps through the ranks of female leaders in the All Progressives Congress (APC) and local councils across the state.Within just two months, five prominent women—councilors, vice chairmen, and even a council manager—have died suddenly, leaving LagosContinueContinue reading “Mystery Deaths Rock Lagos Councils: APC, LGAs Turn to Spiritual Interventions as Five Female Leaders Die in Two Months”

Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, has issued a fiery rebuttal to United States Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, after the American lawmaker threatened to push sanctions against Nigerian officials over alleged religious persecution and the killing of Christians in the country.Senator Cruz, in a post on X, accused Nigerian authorities of “ignoring and even facilitating theContinueContinue reading “Onanuga Fires Back at US Senator Cruz Over Alleged Killing of Christians, Warns Against Sanctions Threat on Nigeria”

Jos, Plateau State — The Plateau State Government has announced sweeping traffic restrictions across parts of Jos and Bukuru ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s high-profile visit to the state on Saturday, October 4, 2025.In a statement on Friday, the Commissioner for Information, Mrs. Joyce Ramnap, disclosed that Governor Caleb Mutfwang approved the closure ofContinueContinue reading “Plateau on Lockdown: Gov Mutfwang Orders Closure of Major Roads as President Tinubu Storms Jos for High-Profile Burial”

By our correspondent Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri on Thursday chaired the Adamawa State Executive Council (SEC) meeting at the newly inaugurated Council Chamber of Government House, Yola, where the council approved projects worth over ₦26 billion to accelerate infrastructure development, agriculture, and social services across the state.Among the approvals, one decision stood out for theContinueContinue reading “Fintiri’s ₦26bn Projects: Governor Approves ₦460m Lifeline for Ganye College, Boosting Education in Southern Adamawa”

A fresh wave of discontent is sweeping across the country as Nigerians raise alarm over the Federal Government’s introduction of a new Tax Identification Number (TIN) regime under the recently signed Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA).The Act, which President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed into law on June 26, 2025, makes it mandatory for every citizenContinueContinue reading “Public Outcry as Tinubu’s New Tax ID Sparks Fear of Hardship: Nigerians Warn FG Against TIN Implementation”

The Federal Government has ordered a sweeping crackdown on illegal foreign residents and visa violators across Nigeria, as the three-month amnesty programme expired on October 1, 2025.The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) confirmed that mass enforcement operations will begin immediately, targeting foreign nationals who failed to regularise their immigration status within the grace period.NIS Public RelationsContinueContinue reading “NATIONWIDE CRACKDOWN: NIGERIA TO DEPORT ILLEGAL FOREIGN RESIDENTS, VISA VIOLATORS AS AMNESTY ENDS”

ABUJA – In a dramatic turn of events, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has suspended its nationwide strike action following a late-night intervention by the Federal Government. The industrial action, triggered by the mass sack of over 800 workers at the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Company, had threatened toContinueContinue reading “STRIKE SUSPENDED: PENGASSAN Bows To FG’s Intervention, Warns Dangote Against Betrayal”

An old prophecy by fiery cleric, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has resurfaced online in the wake of the shocking and heartbreaking death of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a rising star anchor with ARISE Television.Maduagwu, 29, tragically lost her life on September 29, 2025, after an armed robbery attack at her Abuja residence. The incident, which occurred around 3ContinueContinue reading “Old Prophecy Resurfaces: Primate Ayodele’s Warning to ARISE News Echoes After Tragic Death of TV Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu”