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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 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 …

FIFA has officially announced the appointment of referees for the historic 2026 FIFA World Cup, confirming a record group of referees who will oversee the largest edition of the tournament to date. A total of 52 referees, 88 assistant referees and 30 video match referees have been selected from the six confederations and 50 member associations. The selection follows a …

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 President of the University of Lagos Alumni Association, UK Branch, has called for deeper collaboration between Nigeria and diaspora professionals, warning that continued brain drain and weak infrastructure could further weaken the country’s education and healthcare sectors. Speaking in an interview after handing over a printer donated by the Unilag Alumni UK Branch, worth over ₦1 million to alma …

Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi has stressed the need for the current squad to be at their best in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Super Eagles are set to navigate through a challenging Group C in the AFCON, where they will face formidable opponents including hosts Cote d’Ivoire, as well as Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau.   …

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to stand firm behind the nation’s armed forces following the tragic loss of soldiers in a coordinated terrorist attack on a military base in Benisheikh, Borno State, describing the fallen troops as heroes whose sacrifices will never be forgotten. In a statement marked by both grief and determination, the President expressed deep sadness …