Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 15.69 per cent in April 2026, up from 15.38 per cent recorded in March, reflecting a 0.31 percentage point increase, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). According to the data released on Friday, Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at 138.3 in April, marking a 2.9-point increase from … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has defended his administration’s economic reforms, insisting that the removal of fuel subsidy and unification of the foreign exchange market were necessary decisions to stabilise Nigeria’s economy and block financial leakages. Speaking at the Africa CEO Forum Annual Summit in Kigali, Rwanda, Tinubu said he has no regrets implementing the policies … [Read more…]
Adamawa State governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has carried out another cabinet reshuffle. The affected cabinet members are Mr. Joab Sahma, Commissioner for Lands and Survey, who has been redeployed to the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry. Dr. John Ishaya Dabari from Commerce Trade and Industry to Lands and Survey. “The redeployments are intended to … [Read more…]
Governorship aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party, including Dr. Kelechi Anosike (Abia State), Mogaji Kayode Ogunshola (Oyo State), Kefas Ropshik (Plateau State), Dr. Mustapha Sule Lamido (Jigawa State), David Emmanuel (Nasarawa State), and other contenders, have been screened by the PDP on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Speaking after appearing before the Ahmed Makarfi-led PDP governorship … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to remain united and peaceful as the party commences its 2027 primary elections nationwide. In a statement issued on Thursday, Tinubu described the commencement of the primaries as a historic moment for the APC as it prepares for its fourth election cycle. … [Read more…]
…Our job isn’t done yet – Mbah The Enugu State Council of Presidents-General has endorsed the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, for a second term in office, citing what they described as his sterling leadership and uncommon transformations across all sectors of the state. The Council, which represents 583 autonomous communities that make … [Read more…]
The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST) is set to collaborate with Babcock University in advancing the commercialisation of research outcomes and strengthening Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem as part of efforts to drive industrial growth and sustainable national development. The Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN stated this … [Read more…]
Nigerian Democratic Congress presidential aspirant, Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his commitment to serve only a single term of four years if elected President of Nigeria, insisting that nothing would make him extend his stay in office. Obi, who contested the 2023 presidential election under the banner of the Labour Party, and came third behind former … [Read more…]
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Thursday, declared his intention to run for president in 2027, saying it is time to reset Nigeria. Makinde said this at a mega-rally to announce the alliance between the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, and the Allied Peoples’ Movement, APM. The governor, who expressed worry over the dwindling fortunes … [Read more…]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has clarified that the dates scheduled for the party’s forthcoming primary elections for the 2027 general elections remain unchanged. The party made the clarification in a statement posted on its official X handle and signed by Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary of the APC. The party said the clarification became … [Read more…]
The Anambra State House of Assembly has confirmed the 18 commissioner nominees earlier sent to the House by Governor Chukwuma Soludo on May 4, 2026. The list comprised second-term appointees such as the former Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, to oversee Information and Value Reformation; former Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike; and Commissioner … [Read more…]
Operatives of the Enugu State Command of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the Central Police Station (CPS), on May 11, 2026, at about 10:50 a.m., rescued and rearrested two male suspects from an angry mob after they were allegedly caught engaging in ATM debit card swapping and fraud at a commercial bank on Okpara … [Read more…]