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Di: Folorunso Fatai Adisa (Pubblicato sul giornale Punch venerdì 17 aprile 2026). Quando la fusione dell’Action Congress of Nigeria e del Congress for Progressive Change ha prodotto l’All Progressives Congress, ha portato con sé una rara aspettativa nazionale. Per molti nigeriani, stanchi dei lunghi e spesso turbolenti anni sotto il Partito Democratico Popolare, l’emergere di una nuova coalizione politica è …

The Ogun State Command of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) is investigating two men accused of trafficking their 15-year-old daughters across the Sahara Desert to Libya for child labour. The state commander, Bose Jimoh, identified the suspects on Thursday as Akinsanya Oladimeji, 55, and Kehinde Rasheed, 45, whose daughters – Adeola and Rokibat Adeyemi …

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, has stated that the Nigerian government has no plans to borrow from the $50 billion facility that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says is available to support struggling economies in Africa. Edun conveyed this in a press conference at the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings which were currently taking place …

The Presidency and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has leveled harsh criticism at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar following his recent television interview, describing it as disappointing and lacking substance. Presidential spokesperson Sunday Dare, in a statement issued on Thursday, said the visit failed to demonstrate leadership or a credible alternative vision for Nigeria. According to him, …

In today’s Nigeria, you would hardly see a young person who doesn’t want a PlayStation. And you can’t even blame them; Video games are a great way to relax after a long day. More importantly, it’s an avenue to bond with friends and family. The demand for gaming consoles in Nigeria has led many online stores to increase their prices. …

New developments surrounding the US-Iran conflict in the Middle East have again pushed up crude oil prices on the international market. Prices moved higher on Thursday, with WTI trading near $92 a barrel and Brent rising above $95, as markets recovered from earlier weakness. The recovery comes as traders reassess geopolitical risks and consider whether ongoing ceasefire discussions can stabilize …

Nigerian DJ and media personality Florence Ifedayo Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has opened up about her dating history, revealing that she has dated men from various backgrounds. Speaking on The Zeze Millz Show, Cuppy said she keeps an open mind when it comes to relationships and has met potential partners through dating apps. He revealed that his experiences …

Security agencies have strengthened surveillance at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and prison facilities in Abuja and Niger State following intelligence reports of a coordinated terrorist plot to attack the sites and free detained rebels. The Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Immigration Service and Nigeria Correctional Service confirmed the measures on Thursday, describing them as proactive responses to a credible threat. …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos has rejected claims of plans to field candidates in next year’s general elections in the state. Chairman of the APC in the state, Mr. Cornelius Ojelabi, provided the clarification in a statement issued on Thursday in Lagos. Ojelabi said the report, attributed to a faceless group, was created to create tension within the …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Nigeria and other crude oil exporting countries to ensure that funds obtained from price increases resulting from the United States-Israel-Iran conflict are put to good use to protect against similar economic shocks in the future. The IMF explained that with rising debt in many countries, fiscal policy must be responded to carefully, providing …