Nigeria’s Poverty Crisis Deepens: 63% of Population Poor Despite Inflation Cooling — World Bank
Nigeria’s poverty burden intensified in 2025, with nearly two-thirds of the population now living below the national poverty line, even as headline inflation showed signs of easing, according to a new World Bank assessment. In the Nigeria Development Update (April 2026) titled Nigeria’s Tomorrow Must Start Today: The Case for Early Childhood Development and…
Man City Secure Victory Over Goalless Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
LONDON, April 12, 2026 — Premier League leaders Manchester City ran out convincing 3–0 winners against a lacklustre Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon, maintaining their push for the title and leaving the home side with serious questions to answer. City’s was more dominant after the first half, with all three goals coming in…
INEC Reports Over 3.4 Million Registrations as Voter Drive Continues Nationwide
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that more than 3.4 million Nigerians have successfully registered in the second phase of its ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. The commission’s Week 13 update, released on Wednesday in Abuja, shows that a total of 3,441,121 eligible citizens completed the registration process as of April 3….
Nigerians Injured as Iranian Missiles Strike UAE
Several Nigerians were among those injured after Iran launched a wave of missiles and drones toward the United Arab Emirates in the latest escalation of tensions in the Middle East. UAE authorities confirmed that over 140 people sustained injuries following the attacks. Many of the casualties were residents and foreign workers caught in areas where…
From Revolution to Retaliation: How the Iranian Uprising of 1979 Led to the Assassination of Ali Khamenei and a New Middle East War
Right now, the world is watching the Middle East with a mixture of disbelief and dread. Airspace across the Gulf has closed intermittently. Missiles have crossed borders. Military bases have been struck. And in a development few imagined possible, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has been killed in coordinated strikes attributed to the United States…
NNPC Ltd, Dangote Group Renew Strategic Alliance to Boost Energy Security
The NNPC Limited and the Dangote Group have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s energy security and driving economic growth. The renewed partnership followed a high-level visit by NNPC’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, and members of the company’s management team to the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Complex in…
Tinubu Signs Controversial 2026 Electoral Act Amendment into Law
President Bola Tinubu has officially signed the controversial Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) Bill into law, barely 24 hours after its passage by the National Assembly. The presidential assent was granted at the Presidential Villa in Abuja at approximately 5:00 pm on Wednesday. The brief ceremony was attended by principal officers of the National Assembly, following…
INEC Clarifies Election Result Transmission Protocol Ahead of FCT Polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified its protocol for result transmission ahead of the February 21 Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections, dismissing reports that results will be transmitted in “real-time.” In a statement issued Tuesday by Adedayo Oketola, the Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, the Commission stated that the Chairman, Prof….
Burden of Recycled Phone Numbers: Old User, New User, Network Provider and the Hangman
Image credit: AI By Rasheedat Oladotun-Iliyas In 2025, Abimbola Tijani registered a new SIM card, linked it to her National Identification Number (NIN) in compliance with the Federal Government’s directive, and handed it over to her 14-year-old son to ease communication while she was away. However, her son soon became inundated with bank alerts meant…
Tinubu’s Tax Reform: Between Necessary Change and the Burden of Trust
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
