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Senate Demands Military Reinforcement in Borno, Yobe as Boko Haram Regroups

The Senate on Tuesday called on the Nigerian military to urgently redeploy personnel and advanced equipment to Borno and Yobe States following renewed attacks by Boko Haram insurgents. The resolution followed fresh assaults in the North-East, including the killing of over a dozen soldiers in Marte, Monguno Local Government Area, on Monday, 12 May, and […]

CBN Launches NRBVN to Ease Diaspora Access to Nigerian Banking Services

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in collaboration with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), has launched the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) platform, enabling Nigerians in the diaspora to obtain a BVN remotely without needing to be physically present in Nigeria. Unveiled on Tuesday in Abuja, the digital initiative aims to support the CBN’s […]

A Pontiff in Kyiv? Zelensky Seeks Hopeful Visit Amid Ongoing War

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Pope Leo XIV to visit Ukraine following their first phone conversation on Monday. “Such a visit would bring real hope to all believers and to all our people,” Zelensky wrote on X (formerly Twitter), describing the conversation as “warm and truly substantive”. The Vatican has yet to issue an […]

Can I Borrow Your Gown? Omoni’s Funny Plea Sparks Online Buzz

Nigerian actress and film producer Omoni Oboli has sparked laughter and admiration on social media with a humorous post following the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). In a playful message shared on her Instagram handle, @omonioboli, she wrote: “Now that AMVCA is over, please I need a favour; those clothes people wore, can […]

Lights On? Tinubu Govt Targets Broken DisCos in Electricity Shake-Up

The Federal Government has initiated a pilot scheme to overhaul Nigeria’s electricity distribution sector, starting with two underperforming Distribution Companies (DisCos). Mr. Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser on Strategic Communications to the Minister of Power, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday. He quoted the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, as unveiling the […]

FG Targets ₦3trn Boost from ‘Nigeria First’ Policy – Enoh

The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, John Enoh, has projected that the implementation of the “Nigeria First” policy could add approximately ₦3 trillion to the Nigerian economy annually. He made this known while addressing State House Correspondents on Monday after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. […]

Where’s the Money? World Bank Presses FG on Missing Fuel Savings

The World Bank has called on the Nigerian government to fully transfer all revenue gains from fuel subsidy removal to the Federation Account, citing concerns over incomplete remittances by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). In its latest Nigeria Development Update (NDU), launched in Abuja, the Bank noted that despite the official removal of […]

PDP Power Play: Is Wike Now Calling the Shots?

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, appears to have solidified his influence within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), following the reinstatement of his ally, Samuel Anyanwu, as the party’s National Secretary. Despite a meeting of PDP governors on Sunday aimed at resolving the party’s internal crisis, Anyanwu resumed duties on Monday and, […]

FG Confirms $3.4bn Covid-19 Loan Repaid as Falana Demands Probe

The Federal Government has confirmed the full repayment of the $3.4 billion loan it received from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the disclosure on Monday while briefing journalists after the Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House, Abuja. This development follows […]

FG Approves Medipool Policy to Cut Drug Costs

The Federal Government has approved a new policy, Medipool, aimed at reducing the cost of essential drugs and medical consumables across Nigeria through pooled procurement and competitive pricing. The decision was made during Monday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, chaired by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social […]

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