Nigeria’s First Lady and Chairperson of the Renewed Hope Initiative, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated ₦1 billion and a wide range of relief materials to support victims of recent disasters in Niger State. The donation, announced during her visit to the Government House in Minna, includes 2,000 bags of 50kg rice, 16,000 wrappers, clothing, and…
Despite the Federal Government’s assertion that food inflation is easing, market checks across major cities indicate that prices of key food items remain significantly high, especially in the Southwest and Southeast, leaving consumers and traders increasingly frustrated. According to the June 2025 Consumer Price Index released by the National Bureau of Statistics, food inflation declined…
The Nigeria Police Force on Monday disclosed that certain individuals tried to hijack the peaceful protests by retired police officers across parts of the country, pushing for confrontation instead of dialogue. In a statement via its official X handle, the Force noted that while the protests were peaceful, some actors with “ulterior motives” attempted to…
The United Nations announced on Monday that it is significantly scaling back its global humanitarian aid plans due to the “deepest funding cuts ever.” The UN’s humanitarian agency revealed in a statement that it is now seeking \$29 billion in funding, down from the \$44 billion requested in December, as part of a “hyper-prioritised” appeal….
Presidency Begins Approval Process to Settle ₦2 Trillion Power Sector Debt The Nigerian Presidency has initiated internal approval procedures to resolve the ₦2 trillion legacy debt owed to electricity generation companies (GenCos), with plans to complete the process by the end of the upcoming quarter. This move forms part of broader efforts to stabilise Nigeria’s…
In a bold effort to boost food production and empower young entrepreneurs, the Lagos State Government has launched Lagos Agrithon 2025, committing ₦150 million in funding for promising agrifood startups. Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, made the announcement during a press briefing at the Ministry’s Conference Room on Monday. “This year,…
The 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was held in grand style at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, celebrating the very best in African film and television. The 2025 AMVCA, a prestigious event organized by MultiChoice, recognized outstanding achievements in storytelling, production, and performance across the continent. This year’s ceremony…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has debunked the information circulating online about the Saudi-visa Umrah and Hajj suspension .In a statement released by NAHCON ,the agency said the news is false and it has not received any official communication from Saudi authorities on the matter.The Agency advised the Public to disregard the rumor and…
Nigerians may face a rise in the prices of premium energy products, including diesel and petrol, as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery temporarily suspends the sale of petroleum products in Naira. “This decision is necessary to avoid a mismatch between our sales proceeds and crude oil purchase obligations, which are currently denominated in US dollars,” the…
There must be increased awareness to end the alarming rate of Misogyny, Cyberbullying and Online Gender Based Violence. This call was made by Journalists for Christ International Outreach at the launch of findings from a study on cyberbullying ,Online Gender Based Violence and misogyny in Nigeria The study ,#EndMisogynyNG Project was based on data gathered…
