…but the gains are yet to translate into broad-based prosperity, with capital inflows rising 83.8 per cent to $10.37 billion in the first quarter of 2026, even as foreign direct investment accounted for only 1.3 per cent of the inflows and poverty is projected at 63 per cent this year. The latest PwC H2 2026 Nigeria Eco…

…intensifying executions of protesters and others deemed political prisoners during the conflict. by Linda Ikeji at 20/08/2026 2:07 PM | Share this Story

…women to resort to violence will never deploy their own children to the front line of conflict. When the electoral cycle ends, these sponsors move on,” he said. The police boss also raised concerns over the growing use of social media for what he described as digital thuggery, including cyber harassment, coordinated ha…

…He also speculated that Poco Lee may have allowed the celebrity lifestyle to influence his actions after gaining more exposure and meeting women in the UK. Speed Darlington further claimed that legal fees and other expenses could significantly affect the entertainer financially if the matter proceeds to court. Watch vi…

…comparing the moment to a father-daughter bonding.Pasuma's Bold Claim About Eniola's InfluenceDuring the visit, the veteran musician went a step further, hailing Eniola as the "fourth man in Nigeria," a phrase widely understood to suggest she holds a powerful connection to the presidency and the APC political party. PA…

…must resist the temptation to weaponise ethnicity or religion. Statements capable of inflaming ethnic, religious or regional tensions have no place in a healthy democracy. “Political disagreement should never become personal hatred. Today’s opponent may become tomorrow’s partner in national development. Politicians mus…

Throwback videos of influencer KC Luxury flaunting Virgil Abloh Maybachs and luxury watches went viral after his NDLEA arrestIn one clip, KC Luxury boasted about his cars, claiming no one else had serial number 001The videos, which have gone viral, have further fueled conversation about the influencer's arrestPAY ATTEN…

By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has projected Nigeria’s inflation to remain elevated during the remainder of 2026, averaging 15.5 percent in the second half 2026, H2’26, and for the entire year. This projection is premised on persistent challenges including widespread insecurity in major farm…

…Rights Act, 2003. The case also thrust into the spotlight the plight of children in conflict with the law: the shortage of borstal institutions that forces minors into adult detention facilities, and the persistent lack of legal representation for children from indigent families. The 32 minors remained in detention unt…

…Atiku Abubakar, has said former President Olusegun Obasanjo lacks the electoral influence to determine the outcome of the 2027 presidential election. Atiku stated this while speaking with journalists on Wednesday, amid reports that Obasanjo had declined to endorse his presidential ambition. Responding to the former pre…

…translate into tangible improvements in the lives of residents, the development could influence public perception of both administrations as the 2027 elections approach. For now, however, the immediate story in Benue is about a state where roads are being opened, bridges constructed, industries revived and healthcare i…

…ecosystem against using their platforms to spread misinformation, hate speech, inflammatory material and other content capable of undermining peaceful elections. The warning followed the commencement of political campaigns for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections on Wednesday. In a statement released b…

…Bhopal city sparked a huge media frenzy, with the case making headlines every day amid conflicting claims of murd£r and su!cide. In the chargesheet by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Twisha's husband and mother-in-law have been charged with "abetment to suicide" and "cruelty". Her husband Samarth Singh, a la…

…Ekiti governor Ayodele Fayose praised President Tinubu for not using federal power to influence the Osun governorship election resultFayose alleged that security forces physically assaulted him and blocked his movement three days before the 2018 Ekiti electionThe former governor denied that his recent appointment to a…

…His words: “The purpose of our gathering today is to restate without equivocation our unflinching loyalty to the re-election of President Tinubu and to flag off the South-South zone of the PBAT Door to Door Movement. “While we hold the firm conviction that the South-South people and Nigerians will vote for Mr. Presiden…

…offer and ₦34 below NIPCO’s ₦1,199 rate.The refinery’s competitive pricing is therefore influencing purchasing decisions across the Lagos downstream market, as marketers seek cheaper supplies and better margins.The surge in truck activity also suggests that buyers are increasingly willing to source directly from the re…

…Morning Brief on Wednesday. He argued that the Osun election had demonstrated that the influence of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), including what he described as “federal might,” could be defeated at the polls. According to Dalung, the outcome of the election was a confirmation of his earlier prediction ab…

…the August 15 governorship election in Osun State, saying the President could have influenced the outcome if he had chosen to do so. Fayose, however, alleged that the Federal Government used its power to work against him during the 2018 Ekiti governorship election, claiming that security personnel were deployed to rest…

…the votes recorded in Ede. Fayose also maintained that President Bola Tinubu could have influenced the election in favour of the APC if he had wanted to, but chose not to. He previously described Tinubu as “magnanimous” in his handling of the election, contrasting the Osun poll with his experience during the 2018 Ekiti…

"Na who dem catch be criminal" - Influencer Yhemolee shares cryptic message amid socialite KC Luxury's scandal Media personality Yhemolee has shared a cryptic message amid the ongoing controversy surrounding socialite KC Luxury. In a post, Yhemolee noted that nobody is perfect, suggesting that people may simply differ…

…mate, Rotimi Amaechi, faces challenges in the South-South due to his lack of political influence. “Atiku is now really old. He’s a good man, but time has caught up with him. Atiku contesting an election is like calling Biden to come and contest again. “Let me say this again: President Bola Tinubu, Atiku and Peter Obi,…

…Delta Upsilon on interim suspension while the Office of Student Accountability and Conflict Response investigates. Penn State Student Affairs will be addressing these charges through the individual student conduct process for current students, and Delta Upsilon also will be reviewed through the University's organizatio…

…with journalists on Tuesday, claimed that the Federal Government did not deploy its influence against Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party during the election. Wike claimed that President Bola Tinubu allowed the people of Osun State to freely elect their leader. He added that if Tinubu had wanted the All Progre…

…begin before the campaign posters appear. The work starts with intelligence gathering, conflict mapping, effective policing, secure borders, responsible political speech, trusted institutions, transparent electoral technology and prosecution of offenders… Political actors must understand that victory purchased through…

…earlier today, announced the arrest self-styled luxury goods dealer and social media influencer, Afolabi Kazeem Michael, popularly known as "KC Luxury," over his alleged role as the arrowhead of a multibillion-Naira cocaine trafficking syndicate. NDLEA Chairman, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Marwa (retd), disclosed on Tuesday th…