Plateau Governor Reacts as Yilwatda Emerges APC National Chairman
Governor Caleb Mutfwang has congratulated Nentawe Yilwatda on his successful screening and return as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), alongside other members of the party’s National Working Committee. In a statement issued by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, the governor described Yilwatda’s emergence through a consensus arrangement as a reflection […]
Pope Condemns Widening Inequality During Monaco Visit
Pope Leo XIV on Saturday, March 28, 2026, criticised the growing divide between the rich and the poor during a visit to Monaco, describing it as a troubling reflection of global inequality. The visit to the wealthy Mediterranean principality, known for its luxury lifestyle, marks the first Western European trip of his papacy. The pontiff […]
Kogi Polytechnic Lecturer Slumps, Dies While Teaching in Class
A lecturer at Kogi State Polytechnic, Mr. Anslem Ojodomo, has died after collapsing while delivering a lecture to students. The tragic incident was confirmed by the institution’s rector, Salihu Avidime, in a statement issued in Lokoja. He described the development as a “deep personal shock” to the polytechnic community. According to eyewitnesses, Ojodomo suddenly slumped […]
Troops Thwart ISWAP Attack On Military Base In Borno, Kill 38 Terrorists
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The headquarters of the Joint Task Force (North East) of Operation HADIN KAI troops have thwarted a terrorist attack on a Forward Operation Base (FOB) at Mandaragirau, killing 38 terrorists. The troops also recovered 7 AK-47 rifles, 8 magazines, 4 RPG bombs, and assorted ammunition, while recording no death. One MRAP was […]
BVN Speeds Up Refunds After Bank Failures, Says NDIC
Nigeria’s deposit insurer has said customers can now recover their money more quickly when banks fail, thanks to the use of the Bank Verification Number (BVN) system. The Managing Director of the (NDIC), said the system allows depositors to be refunded within days in many cases, reducing delays that previously affected payouts. Speaking at an […]
Akim Market Inferno: Suspected Electric Spark Destroys Businesses In Calabar
The impact becomes even more troubling when placed in recent context. This incident marks the second major fire-related disaster in Calabar within one week, following a gas station explosion in Calabar South LGA that reportedly injured dozens and destroyed properties worth billions.
From ₦87 Trillion to ₦153 Trillion: Tinubu’s Debt Explosion with Zero Impact — By Darlington Okpebholo Ray
The administration may attempt to deflect by attributing part of the debt surge to exchange rate fluctuations and the securitisation of so-called Ways and Means advances. However, such explanations only scratch the surface. The reality remains that Tinubu’s economic decisions, particularly the abrupt devaluation of the naira, have significantly inflated Nigeria’s external debt in local currency terms. This is not an accidental outcome, but a direct consequence of policy choices that lacked adequate safeguards for economic stability.