Poverty levels in Nigeria are projected to deteriorate sharply, with as many as 141 million Nigerians—about 62% of the population—expected to be living in poverty by 2026. This is according to PwC’s Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026 titled “Turning macroeconomic stability into sustainable growth”. The report shows that despite recent policy adjustments aimed at economic stabilisation,…
The controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, has called out his father, alleging parental neglect and financial exploitation. In an emotionally charged Instagram live session, the ‘Zazoo Zeh’ hitmaker detailed a history of abandonment, claiming his father failed to provide him with a proper education or vocational training. Portable stated that he…
The United States has introduced new travel restrictions that could require Nigerians applying for B1/B2 visas to post bonds of up to $15,000. According to information published on the US Department of State’s website, Travel.State.Gov, the payment of a bond does not guarantee visa issuance, adding that fees paid without the direction of a consular…
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami and two others, bail in the sum of ₦500 million with two sureties. The sureties, according to the Judge must have landed property in Asokoro, Maitama , Gwarinpa. He added that they must…
National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tanimu Turaki, has said former president, Goodluck Jonathan, remains a member of the opposition party. Turaki, who stated this, after a meeting between the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) said Jonathan would become more active in the affairs of the party in the coming days. The PDP…
United States President, Donald Trump, has warned House Republicans that failure to secure victory in the 2026 midterm elections could lead to his impeachment by Democrats. Speaking on Tuesday at a retreat with Republican lawmakers in Washington, Trump said the party must hold on to its narrow control of the House to protect his presidency…
The Amanyanabo of Torusarama Piri in Degema Local Government Area, Asari Dokubo has vowed to support President Bola Tinubu in his 2027 re-election bid. Dokubo made the vow to mobilise massive support for the president alongside the Rivers State Elders Council during a visit by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to…
Embattled founder of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, Pastor Chris Okafor, yesterday, reported at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, for questioning. Okafor, it was gathered, arrived at the department yesterday after some highly placed persons cautioned him about disobeying a lawful invitation. This was after failing to honour the police invitation on…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says no aspirant will withdraw from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential race ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement issued on Tuesday by Paul Ibe, his media adviser, Abubakar accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to intimidate and weaken the opposition ahead of next year’s elections. He…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticized the Nigerian government for remaining silent on the recent US military operation in Venezuela, which saw the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, raised the concern during an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television. According to…
