Joshua Ezim 
Nigeria’s imported food inflation reached a staggering 42.29% in November 2024, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report from the National Bureau of Statistics. This sharp rise reflects a significant jump from the previous year when inflation was recorded at 23.74% in November 2023. The 18.55 percentage point increase highlights the growing pressure on … Read more
Mrs. Funmilayo Ogunseyi, mother of Naomi Silekunola, the former queen of the Ooni of Ife, shared her heartbreak over her daughter’s arrest following the tragic stampede in Ibadan that claimed 35 children’s lives. In an emotional interview, she discussed the detention, the incident, and the legal steps now underway. Ogunseyi revealed that the police had … Read more
Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the former governor of Ekiti State, has announced that National and State Assembly members will not be given automatic return tickets for the 2027 elections. He made the statement during an APC stakeholders’ meeting in his hometown of Isan Ekiti on Thursday evening. Fayemi urged lawmakers to return to their constituencies and … Read more
The acting Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Chris Najomo, has raised alarms over the growing number of flight cancellations. He revealed that 190 flights were canceled over just two months. This was shared during an engagement session with airlines on Friday. Najomo highlighted that in September 2024, out of 5,291 flights, … Read more
The Shuwa Arab community in Borno State has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, about the arrest and detention of Attom Magira. Magira is the 2023 Borno Central Senatorial candidate for the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). Magira was arrested on December 22 by officers from the crack unit of the Borno State … Read more
The Nigerian Federal Government has spent over N1.1 billion on legal fees in the past three years. This includes payments to prominent lawyers such as Chief Afe Babalola, SAN, Wole Olanipekun, SAN, and 23 other law firms. The figures were revealed through an analysis of government spending data by GovSpend, a civic tech platform. These … Read more
The Imo State Leadership In Diaspora Forum Worldwide has called for increased awareness of the state’s cultural heritage and pledged to develop strategies for its sustainable progress. Sampson Udeh, the President-General of the group, made this statement on Friday in Owerri. Udeh highlighted the organization’s commitment to addressing the economic challenges facing Imo State. He … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria is teaming up with the World Bank to invest $3 billion in broadband infrastructure. The plan is to lay 120,000 kilometers of fiber optic cables. This will boost connectivity across the country. Key Details: Objective: Enhance broadband infrastructure and connectivity. Investment: $3 billion. Scope: 120,000 kilometers of fiber optic cables. … Read more
Oluwatoyin Bayekun, the founder of Friends’ Fellowship International, has revealed that approximately 1,200 inmates at the Nigerian Correctional Service, Agodi Custodial Centre in Ibadan, Oyo State, are awaiting trial. Bayekun, known as Woli Arole, shared this during a donation to the inmates on Thursday. He expressed concern over the state of correctional centers nationwide, calling … Read more
Ismail Jimoh Demands Justice for His Brother Abdulqadir Jimoh’s Death in Police Custody Ismail Jimoh, the elder brother of Abdulqadir Jimoh, shares painful details about his brother’s arrest and death in police custody. Abdulqadir, 35, was a poultry farmer in Kwara State. His family believes his death was not an accident but a result of … Read more