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  1. Nigeria Ranks 109th in Global Hunger Index 2023, Ahead of Only 17 Other Countries

    Nigeria Nigeria Ranks 109th in Global Hunger Index 2023, Ahead of Only 17 Other Countries

    A recent report from the Global Hunger Index (GHI) revealed that Nigeria holds the 109th position out of 125 countries assessed, with a score of 28.3 points. The GHI rankings placed Nigeria ahead of only 17 countries, including Zambia, India, and Timor-Leste. The report highlighted that...
  2. Senate Chief Whip Urges President Tinubu to Tackle Unexplained Wealth with Executive Order

    Nigeria Senate Chief Whip Urges President Tinubu to Tackle Unexplained Wealth with Executive Order

    Chief Whip of the Senate, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sign an Executive Order aimed at curbing the rise of unexplained wealth in Nigeria. Commending Tinubu's recent directive to deposit crude oil revenues into the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Ndume emphasized...
  3. Ekiti State in Shock as Kidnappers Demand N100 Million Ransom for Abducted School Children

    Nigeria Ekiti State in Shock as Kidnappers Demand N100 Million Ransom for Abducted School Children

    Kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N100 million for the release of five pupils and four staff members from Apostolic Faith Group of Schools, Emure Ekiti, abducted on Monday. The principal confirmed the demand, highlighting the ongoing challenge of kidnappings nationwide. The abduction...
  4. Political Sparks Fly as Tinubu Labels Atiku's Security Concerns 'Reckless'

    Nigeria Political Sparks Fly as Tinubu Labels Atiku's Security Concerns 'Reckless'

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's camp responded to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's criticism of the administration's handling of the country's security crisis. The Presidency, through Mr. Bayo Onanuga, described Atiku's comments as "reckless" and accused him of seizing any opportunity to...
  5. President Tinubu Condemns Barbaric Killings of Ekiti Monarchs, Orders the Immediate Rescue of Abducted Pupils

    Nigeria President Tinubu Condemns Barbaric Killings of Ekiti Monarchs, Orders the Immediate Rescue of Abducted Pupils

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has strongly condemned the shocking killing of two revered traditional rulers in Ekiti State, further fueling concerns over the escalating security challenges in the region. The Onimojo of Imojo-Ekiti, Oba Olatunde Samuel Olusola, and the Elesun of Esun-Ekiti, Oba...
  6. Vice President Kashim Shettima Launches Committee for Revised Minimum Wage in Nigeria

    Nigeria Vice President Kashim Shettima Launches Committee for Revised Minimum Wage in Nigeria

    Vice-President Kashim Shettima has officially inaugurated a 37-member Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage, chaired by former Head of Civil Service, Bukar Aji. The ceremony, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, reaffirmed the government's commitment to improving the welfare of...
  7. Imo Governor Expresses Confidence in Tinubu's Economic Vision, Discourages Hasty Criticism

    Nigeria Imo Governor Expresses Confidence in Tinubu's Economic Vision, Discourages Hasty Criticism

    Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, Chairman of the Progressives Governors' Forum of the APC, has asserted that assessing President Bola Tinubu's performance in critical sectors like security and the economy is premature. Speaking on Channels Television's Sunday Politics program, Uzodimma...
  8. Former CBN Governor Sanusi Supports CBN's Relocation to Lagos Despite Political Backlash

    Nigeria Former CBN Governor Sanusi Supports CBN's Relocation to Lagos Despite Political Backlash

    Former-Central Bank Governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has endorsed relocating some CBN departments from Abuja to Lagos. Sanusi called the move sensible for streamlining operations and reducing costs. Despite criticism from some northern politicians, Sanusi dismissed opposition as political games...
  9. U.S. Companies Ready to Invest in Nigeria's Tech Sector, says Secretary of State Blinken

    Nigeria U.S. Companies Ready to Invest in Nigeria's Tech Sector, says Secretary of State Blinken

    During his African tour, U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken assured of American companies' readiness to partner with and invest in the Nigerian economy, with a particular focus on the tech sector. The announcement came during his visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in...
  10. Tensions Flare as Northern Youths Threaten Protest Over CBN and FAAN Relocation to Lagos

    Nigeria Tensions Flare as Northern Youths Threaten Protest Over CBN and FAAN Relocation to Lagos

    In a bold rejection of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration's decision to relocate key departments of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the headquarters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to Lagos, the Joint-Action Northern Youth Associations, a pro-democracy...
  11. 6 Retired Generals Share Insights on How Tinubu Can Address Nigeria's Insecurity Crisis

    Nigeria 6 Retired Generals Share Insights on How Tinubu Can Address Nigeria's Insecurity Crisis

    Retired military leaders, speaking anonymously, share actionable solutions to tackle Nigeria's rising insecurity. Their recommendations for President Tinubu include clear directives, a coordinated national operation, restructuring the police, adopting successful strategies like 'Operation...
  12. Adesina Defends Buhari: Disputes Claims of Bigotry and Nepotism in New Book

    Nigeria Adesina Defends Buhari: Disputes Claims of Bigotry and Nepotism in New Book

    Femi Adesina, former presidential spokesman, staunchly defends his ex-principal, former President Muhammadu Buhari, against accusations of bigotry and nepotism. Speaking on Channels Television's Politics Today program after the launch of his book, 'Working with Buhari: Reflections of A Special...
  13. Tinubu to Buhari: You Left Me with Battles and Liabilities

    Nigeria Tinubu to Buhari: You Left Me with Battles and Liabilities

    In a candid address on Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu shared insights into the intricate political landscape he inherited from his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking at the book launch, "Working with Buhari: Reflections of a Special Adviser Media and Publicity (2015–2023)," penned by Femi...
  14. Tinubu: No Worries About 'Japa,' We'll Train More People to Fill Skill Gaps

    Nigeria Tinubu: No Worries About 'Japa,' We'll Train More People to Fill Skill Gaps

    In a bid to address the growing trend of skilled Nigerian workers emigrating abroad, President Bola Tinubu assured the nation that the government, in collaboration with sub-national entities, is committed to training more professionals. Speaking in Owerri during Governor Hope Uzodimma's...
  15. Senator Tinubu Urges Nation to Pray for Safe Return of Nabeeha's Sisters Amid Kidnapping Tragedy

    Nigeria Senator Tinubu Urges Nation to Pray for Safe Return of Nabeeha's Sisters Amid Kidnapping Tragedy

    Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called upon the nation to unite in prayer for the safe return of Nabeeha's sisters. Nabeeha Al-Kadriyar and her family fell victim to a harrowing kidnapping incident in the Bwari Area Council of Abuja, resulting in a devastating loss when the...
  16. Tinubu and Obasanjo Steal the Spotlight at Uzodimma's Imo State Inauguration

    Nigeria Tinubu and Obasanjo Steal the Spotlight at Uzodimma's Imo State Inauguration

    President Bola Tinubu and former President Olusegun Obasanjo graced the inauguration ceremony of Governor Hope Uzodimma for his second term in Imo State. The event, held at Dan Anyiam Stadium, attracted a host of dignitaries, defying the ongoing sit-at-home event in the South-East. Tinubu, who...
  17. Rivers Crisis Update: Nyesom Wike Declares Meeting Tinubu's Demands

    Nigeria Rivers Crisis Update: Nyesom Wike Declares Meeting Tinubu's Demands

    The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, asserts that his camp has met all the conditions set by President Bola Tinubu to bring about peace in the politically tumultuous Rivers State. Speaking during a visit to the Oba of Ogbaland in Rivers State, Wike emphasized his...
  18. Concerns Rise for Betta Edu as Tinubu Initiates Probe into National Social Investment Programmes

    Nigeria Concerns Rise for Betta Edu as Tinubu Initiates Probe into National Social Investment Programmes

    President Bola Tinubu has initiated a special panel to investigate the National Social Investment Programmes, which were previously overseen by the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu. Announced by Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, the panel, led by...
  19. Tinubu Claims Poverty Has No Place in Nigeria

    Nigeria Tinubu Claims Poverty Has No Place in Nigeria

    In a recent address to Governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC), President Bola Tinubu asserted that Nigerians have no reason to be poor. Speaking at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu challenged the governors to prioritize policies that benefit all citizens, transcending political...
  20. Peter Obi Responds to President Tinubu's 60% Cut in Travel Entourage

    Nigeria Peter Obi Responds to President Tinubu's 60% Cut in Travel Entourage

    In a bold statement via his verified X handle on Wednesday, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has advocated for a more substantial 60% cut in the overall cost of governance at the Federal level. This stance follows President Bola Tinubu's recent decision to reduce the...
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