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Here are the 10 top stories that become headlines throughout the country today. 1. Nigerian inflation dropped to 23.7% The National Statistics Bureau (NBS) has announced a slight decrease in Nigerian headline inflation level to 23.71 percent in April. Read more 2. ICPC, PTAD partner to overcome pension fraud Independent Corruption Practices and Other Related Violation Commissions (ICPCs) and Directorates …

Six Nigerians have been deported to the United States for various crimes, as part of a wider repression of immigration by the United States government. Their deportation was in relation to a decision by the United States government to expel at least 3,000 Nigerians, who had been involved in various crimes in the country. The deportees arrived on Wednesday through …

The appeal court in Abuja has ordered an assessment in a legal battle on the results of 21 September 2024, the election of governors in the state of Edo, following the appeal submitted by the Democratic Party of the People’s (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo. They challenged the victory of the Governor of Monday Okpebholo from the All Progressives …

Nigeria’s civil society organization (Eie) has caused concern for the legality and transparency of the election process, to share local government elections in the state of Lagos. In a statement issued on Thursday, Eie stated “deep concern over the ongoing problem around 2025 Election of the upcoming local government in the state of Lagos, especially regarding the legal basis for …

Special councilor of the Governor of the State of Bayelsa on political issues, the high head of the Collins Cocodia, invited the new elected leadership of Ohaneze Ndi IGBO, chapter Bayelsa, led by Dr. Frank Odunukwe, to encourage transparency, inclusiveness and reconciliation in their administration. Speaking during a courtesy visit of Dr. Odunukwe and his executive team in his office …

Teenage Wonder Lamine Yamal scored and gave assists to help Barcelona defeat the espanyol rival and win the La Liga title. Yamal led his team to win 2-0 when they won La Liga with the remaining two matches, holding the seven-point advantage that was not divided into Real Madrid who came in second place. After the first half without a …

The Nigeria Equity Market closed trade on Thursday, May 15, 2025 with N257 billion profit for the investment community to continue the intentions obtained yesterday. This follows the surge in stock prices such as Honeywell Flours PLC (Honyflour), Nestle PLC (Nestle) and Beta Glass Company (Betaglas) among others on the trading floor. The Benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) increased to 109,467.64 …

Whether it’s the presidency or the Governorate, the race for 2027 has undeniably started, faster and stronger than ever. Political analysts, party loyalists and even random observers now agree that the general elections of 2027 have already started, long before the echoes of the results of 2023 were faded. This is a unique cycle in which post-electoral silence has been …

The Nigerian currency, Naira, turned her profit for a few days of the US dollar on an official market on Thursday. Nigerian central bank data (CBN) shows that Naira declined to N1, 599.32/$ 1 compared to N1, 596.70/$ 1 which was traded on Wednesday. This is the loss of N2.62 for local currencies. Also read: Naira gets N0.40 against dollars …

Police operations in Nasarawa have arrested a weapon dealer who was allegedly 21 years old in the state. Spokesman for the State Police Command, Ramhan Nankel, revealed this in a statement on Thursday at Lafia. He said the suspect was on his way to give ammunition to terrorists in the local government area known for terror activities in the state …