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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu held a closed-door meeting with Oyo State All Progressives Congress chief Teslim Folarin on Thursday evening in what observers describe as an early sign of political realignment ahead of the 2027 governorship election.. The meeting, which took place at the Ikoyi presidential residence in Lagos, was confirmed by Folarin via his verified social media accounts, although …

By Ayo Kehinde According to the World Bank, Nigeria’s poverty rate rose to 63% in 2025, despite a notable slowdown in inflation, underscoring the limited impact of macroeconomic improvements on household well-being. The data was published in the Nigeria Development Update (April 2026) titled “Nigeria’s Tomorrow Must Start Today: The Case for Early Childhood Development”, published in Abuja. The report …

After becoming the first humans in more than 50 years to fly around the Moon, the four Artemis II astronauts face the last great challenge of their mission as they return to Earth. “I’ve actually been thinking about entry since April 3, 2023, when we were assigned to this mission,” U.S. astronaut Victor Glover said when asked how he felt …

Nigeria’s Lassa fever death toll has risen to 167, even as the number of new confirmed cases fell sharply in the last reporting week, according to the Nigerian Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The agency revealed this in its epidemiological report for week 13, March 23 to 29, 2026, noting that confirmed infections dropped to 26 from 51 …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed recent false rumors about the introduction of the ₦5,000 note featuring President Bola Tinubu. The apex bank also dismissed claims that Polaris Bank was undergoing liquidation. The Apex Bank clarified that both reports were fake and urged Nigerians to rely only on official communications. Earlier on Thursday, a viral image of a …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to cut its global growth forecast, citing the economic fallout from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, despite a fragile ceasefire. International Monetary Fund managing director Kristalina Georgieva warned that the “scarring effects” of war will weigh heavily on economies, with rising energy costs, damaged infrastructure and disrupted supply chains undermining prospects …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced ten new rules around Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) in a bid to prevent fraud and better protect digital banking processes.The new guidelines, which come into effect from 1 May 2026, will impact how customers log in to their bank’s app for mobile banking, switch devices and manage their banking details. 10 main …

The United Nations (UN) has condemned a deadly drone attack on civilians in Kutum, North Darfur, noting that a drone strike hit a wedding ceremony in the town, killing at least 30 civilians, including women and children. U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric, at a news conference Thursday, said civilians were bearing the brunt of the growing violence. “We condemn all attacks …

Post views: 56 By ASEIN OHIS Ademola Olajire is considered one of Nigeria’s most experienced and respected sports journalists, a professional whose name has become synonymous with credibility, excellence and dedication. With a career spanning decades, Olajire has not only chronicled the evolution of Nigerian sport, but has also played an integral role in shaping its narrative, particularly through …

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has released guidelines for collection, management and administration of Insured Protection Fund (IPPF). The new guidelines, established under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025, introduce a rigorous system of mandatory contributions and oversight designed to ensure that the “protection of policyholders and beneficiaries covered by an insurance policy” remains a top priority. With …