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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Drops to 22.97% in May – NBS
Nigeria’s inflation rate drops by 0.74% compared to April Nigeria’s headline inflation rate dropped to 22.97% in May 2025, down from 23.71% in April, marking a 0.74 percentage point decrease. This is the second consecutive monthly decline, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau…
Read More »Defamation charge: Court declines request for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s arrest
By Deborah Nnamdi Justice Muhammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected a bid by the Federal Government to arrest Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over her absence in court regarding defamation charges filed against her. The request was denied after the government’s lawyer, David Kaswe, acknowledged that the…
Read More »Police extend tinted glass permit deadline to August 12
By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigeria Police Force has extended the deadline for enforcing the Tinted Glass Permit requirement to August 12, 2025. This extension follows public concerns regarding the reactivation of the digital application process. The announcement was made on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.…
Read More »Tinubu faces public backlash over $61k Patek Philippe wristwatch
By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has come under intense public scrutiny following reports that he was recently spotted wearing a luxury wristwatch reportedly worth over $61,000. The watch, identified as a Patek Philippe timepiece, has ignited widespread debate online, with many Nigerians questioning the optics of such extravagance…
Read More »EFCC vs Akpobolokemi: A’Court Acquits Ex-NIMASA DG of N754.8m Fraud
The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, has overturned a N754.8 million fraud case brought against former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Patrick Akpobolokemi, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a unanimous ruling delivered on Friday, the appellate court allowed Akpobolokemi’s appeal, set…
Read More »Reps Summon Edun, Cardoso over audit irregularities, fiscal act violations
By Deborah Nnamdi The Joint Committee on Public Accounts and Public Assets of the House of Representatives has summoned the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, to appear before it on Monday, June 16, 2025. The summons relates to…
Read More »NiMet forecasts thunderstorms, rainfall across Nigeria from Saturday to Monday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast widespread thunderstorms and rainfall across various parts of the country from Saturday, June 14, to Monday, June 16. In its weather outlook released Friday in Abuja, NiMet predicted early morning thunderstorms on Saturday in parts of Taraba, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kaduna, and Adamawa States…
Read More »Troops nab Chinese National during anti-terror sweep in Borno
By Deborah Nnamdi The Defence Headquarters on Friday confirmed the arrest of a Chinese national during a counter-terrorism operation carried out by troops in Borno State. While the foreigner’s identity has not been made public, the military stated that the individual—who claimed to be a miner—is currently in custody and…
Read More »June 12: Nigeria no longer a true Democracy — Obi slams Tinubu’s govt.
By Deborah Nnamdi Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged President Bola Tinubu to take inspiration from former Presidents Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan in promoting democratic values. Speaking in his Democracy Day address on June 12, the former Anambra State governor called on Tinubu to emulate…
Read More »Democracy Day: Tinubu commends Buhari, says recognition of June 12 fixed a national wrong
By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended former President Muhammadu Buhari for his landmark decision to designate June 12 as Nigeria’s Democracy Day. Speaking during a special address to a joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday in celebration of Democracy Day, Tinubu described Buhari’s move as…
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