Fresh controversy is brewing within the Labour Party as the party’s leadership has revealed plans to expel its 2023 presidential flagbearer, Mr. Peter Obi, over his involvement with a newly formed opposition coalition. The move, according to party chieftain Abayomi Arabambi, stems from what he described as Obi’s unconstitutional dual political allegiance. Speaking during a
Nigeria’s quest for food security is facing a major setback as escalating insecurity and the adverse effects of climate change continue to hamper agricultural productivity, pushing the country dangerously close to a full-blown food emergency. Recent assessments by local and international agencies indicate that over 30.6 million Nigerians are currently battling acute food insecurity, with
Nigeria’s political landscape was thrown into mourning on Tuesday following the passing of Chief Agunwa Anaekwe, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives during the country’s ill-fated Third Republic. He died at the age of 68. Chief Anaekwe, who hailed from Adazi in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, served as Speaker from
July 8, 2025 Abuja, Nigeria – As Nigeria grapples with rising food prices, insecurity in farming regions, and poor storage infrastructure, Ethiopia’s remarkable transformation into a wheat-exporting nation has sparked renewed scrutiny of Nigeria’s agricultural policies and performance. Ethiopia, once a heavy importer of wheat, has in recent years made significant strides in agricultural self-sufficiency.
Media mogul and former presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu, has made a startling revelation regarding the 2022 presidential primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), claiming that a former Nigerian president privately advised him against contesting due to the staggering cost of securing delegate support. Speaking on the matter, Momodu disclosed that he was informed the
July 7, 2025 | Abuja The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed that the Republics of Benin and Togo owe Nigeria a combined sum of $11.97 million in unpaid electricity bills for the first quarter of 2025. This disclosure was contained in NERC’s latest quarterly report, which assessed market performance and revenue collection within
Abuja, Nigeria – July 7, 2025 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised the Nigerian government to intensify its economic reforms, focusing on sound fiscal policies and targeted social interventions to curb rising inflation and reduce poverty across the country. In its latest advisory issued over the weekend, the IMF stressed the need for Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has delivered a compelling address at the BRICS Summit held in Brazil, where he underscored the urgent need for deeper cooperation among nations of the Global South. The Nigerian leader, who was attending the high-level forum alongside heads of state and key economic players from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South
Lagos, Nigeria | July 7, 2025 — Nigeria’s sweet wine market has surged to an estimated value of $420 million, fueled by shifting consumer preferences and the growing influence of youth culture on lifestyle consumption trends. Industry experts attribute the boom to the increasing popularity of low-alcohol, fruity beverages among Nigeria’s youthful population. With more
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of accumulating more debt than the previous administrations of Presidents Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan combined. Obi raised the alarm during a recent public address, expressing concern over the rising national debt and its potential impact on Nigeria’s economy. Obi argued
