The naira is falling. My salary isn’t. Do the math
By Adebayo Williams Three years ago, one dollar bought N750 on the parallel market. I remember because I sent money to a cousin abroad and felt the sting. Today,…
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THE PRICE OF PARALYSIS: Why the Oyo Education Shutdown Exposes the Total Failure of Local Security
The fundamental obligation of the sovereign state has officially broken down in the southwestern agrarian belt. Following a ruthless mid May invasion by heavily armed cartels targeting three academic institutions…
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Senate Urges Emergency Response to Kwara North Bandit Attacks
ABUJA — The Nigerian Senate has formally called for an emergency federal response to the worsening bandit attacks in Kwara North Senatorial District. Punch Newspapers confirmed the Senate's resolution on…
POLITICS NEWS
Wike: I Have Not Endorsed Any Rivers 2027 Governorship Candidate
ABUJA — FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has publicly denied that he has endorsed any candidate…
Senate Scrambles to Reverse Primary Losses as 40 Senators Miss Tickets
ABUJA — The Nigerian Senate leadership is working to address a significant political crisis following…
Rubio Confirms Continued US-Nigeria Terror Cooperation After ISIS Kill
WASHINGTON — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed that counterterrorism cooperation between the…
Oyo Lawmakers Reject Negotiating With Kidnappers Over Abducted Pupils
IBADAN — The Oyo State House of Assembly has rejected any form of negotiation with…
Nigeria and African Leaders Pitch for UK Investment at London Forum
LONDON — Nigeria and other African leaders are actively promoting investment opportunities at the London…
Clearing a Container in Cotonou Costs Half of Nigerian Port Rates
LAGOS — A striking new comparison has emerged that captures the depth of Nigeria's port…
CBN Reshuffles Deputy Governors in Major Leadership Restructuring
ABUJA — The Central Bank of Nigeria has carried out a significant reshuffle of its…
Nigeria Food Import Bill Falls 7.4% to $2.34bn in 2025 Despite Higher Imports
LAGOS — Nigeria's spending on food imports declined by 7.4 percent year-on-year to $2.34 billion…
WORLD NEWS
ECOMOG Revival: Can Nigeria Lead West Africa Against Terror Again?
LAGOS — As jihadist violence spreads across West Africa and the Sahel region deteriorates, a compelling argument is gaining traction:…
Cholera, Ebola and Conflict: A Perfect Health Storm Forming Across Africa
ABUJA / GENEVA — A troubling convergence of public health emergencies is forming across Africa. Borno State is battling a…
US Strikes Iran Again as Ceasefire Faces Fresh Threat of Collapse
WASHINGTON / TEHRAN — The United States has launched fresh strikes on Iranian military infrastructure as a fragile ceasefire in…
US Plans to Put Trump’s Face on a New Banknote, Treasury Confirms
WASHINGTON — The United States Treasury Secretary has confirmed that plans are underway for a new banknote featuring the face…
Three Women Abducted in Edo State as South-South Kidnapping Rises
BENIN CITY — Three women have been abducted by armed men in Edo State, raising fresh alarm about the spread…
INEC Probes Alleged Unauthorised Access to Voter Registration Database
ABUJA — The Independent National Electoral Commission has launched a formal investigation into reports of alleged unauthorised access to its…
Four Al-Shabaab Members Get Death Sentences for 2022 Owo Church Attack
ABUJA — A Federal High Court has sentenced four men linked to the Al-Shabaab terrorist organisation to death for their…
NLC Backs Teachers Strike, Demands Abducted Pupils Be Freed Now
ABUJA — The Nigeria Labour Congress has thrown its full support behind the ongoing teachers' strike triggered by the wave…
Reps to Probe FG’s Real Estate Investment Fund Over Transparency
ABUJA — The House of Representatives has announced a probe into the Federal Government's Real Estate Investment Fund. Vanguard confirmed…
Global AI Infrastructure Spending to Hit $600bn in 2026 Analysts Say
LAGOS — Global artificial intelligence infrastructure spending is projected to hit $600 billion in 2026, according to a new industry…
Nigeria’s Digital TV Switch-Over Gets June 17 FreeTV Launch Date
ABUJA — Nigeria's long-delayed Digital Switch-Over is finally getting a concrete launch date. The National Broadcasting Commission has set June…
South Korea Aerospace Explosion Kills Five At Production Plant
SEOUL — An explosion at a South Korean aerospace production plant has killed five workers and injured an unspecified number…
SPORTS NEWS
Celine Dion Returns to Singing Four Years After Rare Disease Battle
MONTREAL — Global pop icon Celine Dion has announced her return to singing and live performances, four years after stepping…
D’Banj Headlines CREAM Experience Concert at National Arts Theatre
LAGOS — Nigerian music legend D'Banj, popularly known as the Koko Master, headlined the C.R.E.A.M Experience 3.0 concert at the…
Cute Abiola Apologises to Patience Jonathan Over Viral Crying Clip
LAGOS — Popular Nigerian comedian and content creator Cute Abiola has publicly apologised to former First Lady Patience Jonathan following…
How Nigeria’s Gaming Culture Is Embracing the Global JRPG Renaissance
LAGOS — A quiet cultural revolution is unfolding in Nigeria's gaming communities. From Lagos to Abuja, Port Harcourt to Ibadan,…
