The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has dismissed rumours of any political alliance or behind-the-scenes negotiations with President Bola Tinubu or the Presidency. According to the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Ajuji Ahmed, the NNPP remains fully focused on strengthening its internal structures ahead of the 2027 general elections and will not be entering into any…
Nigeria’s currency continued to face downward pressure as the Naira weakened to ₦1,475 per US dollar on the parallel market, slipping further from ₦1,463/$ recorded over the weekend. The depreciation reflects ongoing volatility in the unofficial forex market, where demand for foreign currency continues to outpace available supply. In contrast, the Naira maintained relative stability…
A major controversy has erupted in Nigeria over a proposed amendment to the Customs and Excise Tariff (Consolidation) Act that seeks to drastically increase the excise duty on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) from the current ₦10 per litre to as high as ₦130 per litre, representing a staggering 1,200% increase. The bill, sponsored by Senator Ipalibo…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has strengthened his administration’s commitment to social welfare by disbursing ₦1.6 billion to support 4,117 vulnerable residents across the state under the Eko Cares, Eko Listens programme over the past year. The initiative aims to cushion the effects of economic hardship and empower residents to meet urgent personal and business…
In a bold and unexpected move, Paramount has made an all-cash offer directly to shareholders of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) in an effort to wrest control of one of Hollywood’s most coveted studios. The move comes after WBD last week agreed to a deal with Netflix, which had been widely seen as the frontrunner in…
About 100 schoolchildren who were abducted from a Catholic boarding school in Papiri village, Niger State last month have been safely returned and received by state officials, in a major relief for families and authorities. The students were handed over to the state government on Monday, a day after the federal government reportedly secured their…
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been left out of the team’s travelling squad for their Champions League fixture against Inter Milan, following a tense fallout from his fiery post-match interview over the weekend. The club has chosen to give the Egyptian star a brief period away from selection after he publicly criticised the situation between…
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is facing the most critical moment of his coaching tenure as the club prepares for Wednesday’s pivotal UEFA Champions League showdown with Manchester City. According to reports from Marca, the 42-year-old coach could be sacked if his team fails to deliver a convincing performance at the Etihad. The pressure intensified…
The Federal Government has unveiled a ₦50 million Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG) designed to strengthen innovation, promote research excellence, and drive entrepreneurship across Nigeria’s universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Speaking at the official launch in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, described the initiative as a strategic national investment in youth…
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara, 83, was officially sworn in on Monday for his fourth term in office following elections from which his two major opponents were barred. Ouattara secured re-election with nearly 90% of the vote in the October 25 poll, though voter turnout reached only 50.1%. The long-serving leader, who first assumed power after…
