The Nigerian Army has expressed concern over the low number of enlistment applications from the South-East, particularly from Anambra State, as it intensifies efforts to boost participation in its ongoing recruitment exercise. Speaking during a sensitisation campaign in Awka, Brigadier-General Uche Nnabuihe revealed that out of approximately 38,000 applications received nationwide, only 117 came from…
The Lagos State Government has called on private businesses across the state to support its push for improved sanitation by making their restroom facilities accessible to the public. The appeal is part of a broader strategy to eliminate open defecation and promote a cleaner, healthier environment in Lagos. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources,…
Nigeria may be heading into a more difficult economic period as households continue to struggle with rising living costs, according to fresh warnings from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The fund says increasing prices of food and transportation are already putting pressure on incomes, a situation worsened by ongoing global economic and geopolitical uncertainties. Speaking…
Nigeria has officially entered a new fiscal chapter as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signs the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, setting the country’s total budget at a record ₦68.32 trillion. Alongside this, the President also approved an extension of the 2025 budget implementation, moving its deadline from March 31 to June 30, 2026, in a…
The Lagos State Government has taken a significant step toward improving urban transportation with the arrival of new 24-car train sets for the Lagos Red Line. The development is expected to enhance capacity, reduce waiting times, and provide a smoother commuting experience for thousands of residents across the city. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu confirmed the addition…
Nigeria’s economic outlook is gaining renewed attention as projections show the country on track to outpace several leading global economies in 2026. According to the latest World Economic Outlook released by the International Monetary Fund, Nigeria’s economy is expected to expand by 4.1% next year, a rate higher than forecasts for countries like the United…
The internal crisis within the African Democratic Congress has taken a new turn after the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the party to suspend its planned national convention. In a ruling delivered by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, the court directed all parties involved to maintain the status quo ante bellum—a legal term meaning a return…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against drug trafficking, intercepting a large consignment of cannabis valued at over ₦724 million in Edo State. Speaking at a press briefing in Benin City, the state commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, revealed that operatives seized a total of 7,245 kilograms of cannabis…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged President Bola Tinubu to take immediate action over allegations of missing public funds totaling ₦2.9 billion linked to two key government agencies. In a letter dated April 11, signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, the organization called on the President to direct the Minister of Communications,…
The Nigerian Navy has recorded a significant breakthrough in the fight against crude oil theft, intercepting vessels and recovering illegally refined petroleum products valued at approximately $300 million in the first quarter of 2026. The operation, carried out under the newly launched Operation DELTA SENTINEL, saw the recovery of over 531,500 litres of stolen petroleum…
