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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s economic future, asserting that the country’s most challenging economic period is now behind it. During a recent address, the President assured Nigerians of an improving economy, highlighting ongoing reforms aimed at stabilizing growth and ensuring sustainable development. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu emphasized his administration’s commitment to…

The United States has announced a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Olalekan Abimbola Olawusi, a Nigerian fugitive wanted for allegedly murdering his three-month-old son in Rhode Island. The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) added Olawusi to its “15 Most Wanted” list, intensifying the search for the fugitive believed to be hiding in…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed workers in states failing to implement the 2024 National Minimum Wage to begin an indefinite strike on December 1, 2024. This directive emerged from the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held over the weekend, where labor leaders expressed deep frustration over the delay in wage implementation. The new…

In a significant development, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has exonerated the Nigerian military of grave accusations made by Reuters. In a series of reports published in December 2022, the international media agency alleged that the military was engaged in a “secret abortion program” as part of its counter-insurgency operations in Nigeria’s North-East. The…

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has confirmed the presence of a new terrorist group, the ‘Lukarawas,’ intensifying security concerns across the Northwest. This announcement, delivered by Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, highlights the growing infiltration of these militants into Nigeria following the recent political unrest in neighboring Niger. The group’s emergence presents…

Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in Nigeria have implemented yet another increase in the prices of electricity meters, marking the second hike within a four-month period. Effective from November 5, 2024, the latest price adjustment comes amidst rising costs across various sectors and increasing inflation, impacting the affordability of electricity meters for Nigerian consumers. Reports from…