A report published by Oxfam ‘Takers Not Makers’, yesterday, revealed that four Nigerian billionaires’ wealth hit $23.7 billion, as over 133 million people face hunger. The report also indicated that the wealth of these four billionaires could easily cover the whole of Lagos city in N500 notes. According to the report, Nigeria’s wealth gap has…
It appears the days children from average homes look up to the Yuletide season as a period they get new clothes, mostly ready-made ones, which distinguish them from the less privileged ones, are gone. Today, the line between the rich, average and even poor homes is out. The present economic condition has levelled levels. Many…
The 36 state governors of Nigeria, under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), have acknowledged the widespread hunger and hardship faced by Nigerians. The governors made the acknowledgement during an emergency meeting in Abuja on Wednesday. Rising from the meeting, the governors sympathized with Nigerians and expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s reforms….
The recent economic challenges in Nigeria have led to a notable decline in internet usage, with 64.3 million lines deactivated due to a verification exercise linked to National Identification Numbers. This marks the first drop in data consumption since February 2024, as total data usage fell to 850,249.09 terabytes in September. Major operators like Globacom…
As I reflect on the current state of affairs in Nigeria, I am compelled to express my deepest sympathy for the millions of citizens struggling to make ends meet. The recent removal of the petrol subsidy and the weakening naira have unleashed a tsunami of price increases, with rice being one of the hardest-hit commodities….
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has defended her husband, President Bola Tinubu, against allegations of having a hand in the country’s economic hardship. Oluremi Tinubu made the remarks while speaking at the Palace of Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi on Thursday. Mrs. Tinubu said that President Tinubu should not be blamed for the…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised concerns over the deaths of 84 of its members within three months, citing economic hardship and unpaid salaries as key factors. The ASUU President, Emmanuel Osodeke, revealed this during an interview on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, aired on Channels TV. “In the past three months,…
A viral video circulating on social media has shown thousands of Nigerians struggling to receive loaves of bread distributed by chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State. The incident took place during Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary on Tuesday, sparking widespread reactions about the country’s growing economic hardship. In the video, citizens are…
The General Superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor William F. Kumuyi, has called on Nigerians, particularly the youths to be patient with the government, stressing that soonest there will be a great change in the society. Pastor Kumuyi made the call yesterday, when he visited the palace of Eze Ekpeye Logbo of Ekpeye Land,…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a Nigerian Pastor identified as John Ogbonna, a renowned clergyman from Ebonyi State, has lost his life while fasting and praying for Nigeria’s well-being on a mountain. According to sources close to the family, Pastor Ugonna had embarked on a spiritual retreat to seek divine intervention for the country’s challenges. But…