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Headline inflation in August 2026 fell to 15.39 percent from 15.43 percent recorded in the previous month, namely July 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The General Statistician of the Federation, Prince Adeyemi Adeniran, who stated this in a statement on Tuesday said, “On a year-on-year basis, the general inflation rate in August 2026 stood at 15.39 …

Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate Peter Obi, has issued a statement responding to the Anambra State government’s claims, although he said he has no objection to the release of his academic records by the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN). He challenged the Anambra State government to prove that his administration left outstanding debts, salaries, pensions or obligations of contractors. …

The President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, explained that the smuggling of petrol from Nigeria to neighboring countries is one of the reasons why product prices continue to rise in Nigeria. According to him, smugglers take these products abroad because they are sold at higher prices in neighboring countries. Dangote stated this on Tuesday during an interview on Arise …

Bauchi State governorship candidate of the PRP and senator representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, Shehu Buba, has claimed that he has handed himself over to security agencies for investigation into alleged links with terrorists and bandits. Buba at a press conference in Bauchi stated that he voluntarily surrendered himself for investigation because he had nothing to hide or fear. He …

Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja has fixed September 28, for the hearing of a lawsuit filed by Nafiu-Bala Gombe challenging the leadership of the David Mark-led African Democratic Congress (ADC). Gombe in his lawsuit asked the court to prevent David Mark and others from presenting themselves as party leaders. The lawsuit was set for hearing of …

In many communities in Oyo city, the morning begins with the call to prayer, reciting the call to prayer Okada (motorcycle), and the crackle of the radio. Modupe Olusola, a dark-skinned woman with typical Oyo tribal features who owns a provision shop, regularly listens to and sings lyrics to Yoruba melodies. Olusola, a middle-aged trader and mother of four, listens …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has slammed the South African government for xenophobic attacks on African migrants in the country, saying the leaders are not doing enough to tackle the problem. The former president spoke in an interview at C-Suite Cafe hosted by Ikem Okuhu. He said even if migrants have violated immigration laws or committed crimes, those violations should not …

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) seven days to “take into account over ₦126.46 billion of public funds allocated for the conduct of elections but allegedly diverted, lost, mismanaged or unaccounted for.” These funds relate to the procurement of ballot boxes, election equipment and materials, sensitive materials and results sheets, vehicles, …

The countdown to the presidential and National Assembly elections on January 16 2027 progressed rapidly yesterday after The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday released the final list of candidates who will contest the presidential and National Assembly elections on January 16, 2027. The list features a total of 4,878 candidates with 18 of them vying for the presidency, …

Nigeria’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has warned that the South African police and the country’s defense forces are behind the killing of Nigerians in the country. He stated this in a statement condemning the spate of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in the former apartheid enclave, even as he revealed that more than 100 Nigerians had been killed …