Behind the numbers: Nigeria’s budget and its human cost, By Abidemi Adebamiwa
[[{“value”:”Economic planning in Nigeria has always been a tricky balancing act. Leaders come with big…
Politics
Jaiz Takaful declares N230 million surplus for 2022
[[{“value”:”This figure represents a 51.2 per cent increase compared to the N152.6 million surplus declared…
AMCON Vs Arik case: Lest we forget the facts of the matter, By Jude Nwauzor
[[{“value”:”In as much as the current Executive Management of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria…
EFCC invites suspended Edo local council leaders for questioning
[[{“value”:”The embattled council leaders said the assembly lacks the power to suspend them. The post…
Police seek public assistance to reunite missing boy with family
[[{“value”:”Chibuike, who hails from Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra, was allegedly abducted in Onitsha…
Court grants Yahaya Bello bail
[[{“value”:”The judge had earlier fixed 29 January 2025 for commencement of trial in the case….
Again, Dangote refinery announces reduction in price of petrol
[[{“value”:”The company said the reduction is designed to ease transport costs during the festive period….
Niger disburses N492 million to women groups for rice processing
[[{“value”:”Governor Bago disbursed the funds to 41 women cooperative groups under a World Bank-supported scheme…
An accidental Christmas story, By Azu Ishiekwene
[[{“value”:”If I’ve learnt anything these past 35 years of journalism, it’s looking for a story…
Katsina governor signs 2025 budget into law
[[{“value”:”The budget, tagged “Building Your Future II,” has an increase of N200.5 billion compared to…
Shamseldeen Ogunjimi: Assumption of Nigeria’s acting AGF amidst fiscal reforms, By Rahma Oladosu
[[{“value”:”Ogunjimi’s appointment as acting accountant-general arrives during a critical period in Nigeria’s economic landscape. With…
Saraki at 62: As Different as it is the same, By Yusuph Olaniyonu
[[{“value”:”In the past ten years, he has been like a paradox. The more I think…
Three suspected cultists posing as police operatives arrested – Official
[[{“value”:”“During interrogations, (one of) the suspects claimed to be a sergeant and a serving member…
Wike revokes plots belonging to Buhari, Onnoghen, Abbas, Akume, others (FULL LIST)
[[{“value”:”Mr Wike also issued a two-week ultimatum to some prominent individuals to pay for their…
Extortion amidst Trauma: NIMC officials prey on Boko Haram victims, others
[[{“value”:”Thousands of Borno residents, displaced from their communities by Boko Haram, are being made to…
Kemi Badenoch: Nigerian elite and the lack of self-awareness, By Cheta Nwanze
[[{“value”:”…I prefer to look at the broad things she is talking about. Sadly, the reaction…
Kemi Badenoch: Why Nigerians need to take ownership of their narrative, By Ignatius Kaigama
[[{“value”:”Mrs Badenoch’s case underscores the need for Nigerians to take ownership of their narrative. From…
EFL Cup: Jesus’ hat-trick lifts Arsenal into semi-finals
[[{“value”:”The Brazilian striker sealed his hat-trick with a composed finish, having been released by Odegaard…
NAFDAC shuts 150 shops in Abia market
[[{“value”:”NAFDAC said the fake products included beverages, carbonated drinks, wines, spirits, vegetable oils, and revalidated…
Terror-ravaged North leads as nearly 700,000 Nigerians killed in one year – Report
[[{“value”:”Of this figure, 206,030 were killed in the banditry-ravaged North-west, while 188,992 people were killed…
