FG Promises N75,000 for 15m in Poverty, Yet It Withholds N77,000 NYSC Allowance From 400,000
The federal government has promised to make N75,000 cash transfers to 15 million poor Nigerian homes in 2025, but it is yet to fulfil its pledge to increase allowances for…
How Naira Devaluation Problem Renders Nigeria’s GDP Growth Meaningless in 2025
At the start of 2024, the World Bank predicted Nigeria’s Gross domestic product (GDP) would grow by 3.3%, a leap from the 2.9% growth recorded in 2023. The IMF shared…
Confessed Killer Timileyin Ajayi Arraigned in Court
Timileyin Ajayi, the confessed killer of Salome Adaidu, a 24-year-old corps member, was arraigned in the Nasarawa State High Court, Lafia, on Friday. According to the Nasarawa State Police Command,…
Power Outage in Presidential Villa as Vandals Steal Underground Cables
Vandals have stolen underground cables leaving some parts of the Presidential Villa and some other parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, without power. The Transmission Company of Nigeria…
26 Years On, Kano Victims of Life-Altering Pfizer Drug Demand Justice
Kano State residents who became victims of a life-altering Pfizer test drug continue to demand justice for irreparable damages to their health after 26 years. On Thursday, several victims, including…
Royal Air Maroc Misplaced Nigerian’s Luggage 7 Months Ago. It Hasn’t Paid Her $1,713 Compensation
Royal Air Maroc is yet to pay a $1,713.04 compensation to Tobi Benson, a Nigerian whose luggage was misplaced by the airline while she was travelling from Casablanca to the…
Nasarawa Police Silent on Investigation Into Reckless-Driving Policeman Who Killed Woman 3 Months Ago
The Nasarawa State Police Command is yet to provide updates on its investigation into the October 21 death of Patience Ashenanye, a nursing mother who a policeman hit with his…
Smiley Kids Montessori Claims 2-Year-Old Drowned in School but Parents Want the Truth
When John Ogbodo’s two-year-old daughter left for school at Smiley Kids Montessori, Sangotedo, Lagos State, on Wednesday morning, he and his wife never imagined that would be the last time…
‘He Is a Criminal’ — Phoenix Payment Solution Maligns Lagos Customer Over N5,700 Loan
Phoenix Payment Solution Ltd., an approved digital moneylender, sent defamatory messages to the phone contacts of Lagos resident Gbenga Tobi (not real name) on Wednesday, describing him as a thief…
Governors Oppose Tax Cuts for Companies Despite Rising Operational Costs
The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has opposed corporate income tax cuts in the ongoing negotiations about the four tax reform bills sponsored by the presidency. Governors stated there should be…