The United Nations on Friday officially declared a famine in Gaza—the first in the Middle East—with experts saying 500,000 people are facing “catastrophic” hunger. UN aid chief Tom Fletcher described the famine as entirely preventable, blaming the situation on what he called “systematic obstruction by Israel.” However, Israel’s foreign ministry dismissed the report, insisting “there…
The Naira recorded its first appreciation against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Thursday. According to the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Naira strengthened slightly to ₦1,535.78 per dollar from ₦1,536.73 on Wednesday—an improvement of ₦0.95, or 0.062 percent. Meanwhile, at the parallel market, the Naira remained stable at ₦1,550 per dollar….
All retired federal employees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) will soon begin receiving a ₦32,000 monthly pension increase. The increment will be funded from a ₦758 billion bond approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to clear all outstanding pension liabilities. The National Pension Commission (PenCom) confirmed that the increment ensures retirees benefit from the…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has lamented motorists’ non-cooperation in clearing the persistent gridlock along the Lokoja-Abuja road. FRSC Kogi State Sector Commander, Mr Kumar Tsukwam, told NAN that officials have been working since Sunday to ease traffic, but motorists’ impatience has worsened the situation.
Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves rose to $40.16 billion last week, boosted by higher forex inflows and a marginal increase in crude oil output. Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) figures show reserves climbed from $37.934 billion on April 30 to the current level. Nigeria’s oil output rose by 0.67 per cent in July to 1.51 million…
The 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season kicks off on Friday, August 22, with 20 teams in contention. Defending champions Remo Stars FC will face Rivers United FC in the opening match at 4:00 pm in Ikenne, Ogun State. This marks the 54th edition of Nigeria’s top-flight football league and the 36th since its…
Famous Nollywood actor Olusegun Akinremi, popularly known as Chief Kanran, has died at the age of 72. The Yoruba movie star, widely celebrated for his role as General Philips in episode 13 of the classic TV soap Megafortune, passed away on Friday morning. His death was announced by filmmaker Seun Oloketuyi via Instagram.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied allegations that its recent sting operation in Abeokuta targeted the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL). OOPL’s management had accused the EFCC of a calculated attack on ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo after 93 suspected internet fraudsters were arrested at a guest facility within its premises. They demanded ₦3.5…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened a nationwide strike if the Federal Government fails to return what it alleges are billions of naira taken from workers’ insurance contributions. The union also demanded that the government fill the leadership vacuum at the National Pension Commission (PenCom) within one week. NLC accused the government of siphoning…
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has given the Federal Government 21 days to resolve lingering issues in the polytechnic sector or face a nationwide strike. ASUP President, Shammah Kpanja, in Abuja on Friday, reiterated the demand for the creation of a National Polytechnics Commission to regulate the sector. He urged the Ministry of…