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Nigerians should gear up to start seeking accountability from those in power because the country is gradually entering one of the most dangerous phases in its economic history, not merely because inflation is high, unemployment is worsening, or public debt is rising, but because the institutions responsible for telling them the truth about the economy are either failing, compromised, silent …

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Wednesday evening announced his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primary in the state. Fubara in a personally signed statement said he would continue to support whoever emerges as his party’s candidate. According to him, his decision was taken after extensive consultation with his family, friends and political colleagues. “After deep reflection …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. How TY Danjuma saved Gowon from the wrath of El’Rufai —Kukah Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, on Tuesday revealed how former Defense minister, retired General Theophilus Danjuma saved former military head of state, General Yakubu Gowon (Retd.) from the wrath of Nasir el’Rufai, then Minister of the …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market lost N1.6 trillion at the close of trading on Wednesday, and are in for another round of losses. This follows the fall in the prices of shares such as Bua Cement, Cap and E-Tranzact on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) fell to 249,062.37 points from 251,635.42 points on the previous …

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday decided to maintain the Monetary Policy Interest Rate (MPR) at 26.5%. This is part of the decision taken at the 305th MPC meeting which was attended by 11 members. The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, who announced the decision at the …

Former Jigawa State governor and founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sule Lamido, has warned former President Goodluck Jonathan against interfering in his 2027 presidential bid. The former governor in a post on his Facebook page on Wednesday said that Jonathan was in the “global alumni ranking of world leaders”, and that it would be unfair and inappropriate …

The UN says it is concerned about the recurrence of terrorist attacks on schools in Nigeria. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric stated this in response to a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Correspondent over the recent coordinated attacks on several schools in the country. Armed groups attacked schools in Oyo State at the weekend where dozens of schoolchildren and their teachers …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. EFCC arrest of former power minister, Saleh Mamman The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Minister of Electric Power, Saleh Mamman.Read more 2. The PDP led by Turaki proposed Jonathan as a candidate in the 2027 election The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) led by Tanimu Turaki …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. The presidency defended the delay in the budget report, saying the fiscal year is determined by law, not calendar dates The Presidency defended the delay in publication of the recent Quarterly Budget Implementation Report, and insisted that Nigeria’s fiscal year is determined by legal permissibility and not simply based …

Fresh revelations emerge following the abduction of teachers and students during attacks on schools and surrounding communities in Oriire Local Government Area of ​​Oyo State. A 2-year-old toddler, Christianah Akanbi, from Yawota Baptist Kindergarten and Primary School was said to be among those abducted by the terrorists. According to community leaders, a total of 46 people – seven teachers and …