Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Manny Ita  – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned Nigeria to exercise prudence in managing its public debt following the country’s acquisition of more than $6 billion in fresh funding. In its latest assessment, the IMF acknowledged Nigeria’s efforts to secure financing for economic reforms and infrastructure development but stressed that rising debt levels could pose long-term risks if not carefully handled. The Fund urged authorities to ensure that borrowed funds are used efficiently and directed toward productive investments that can stimulate growth and generate revenue. The warning comes amid concerns over Nigeria’s debt sustainability, with analysts noting that…

Manny Ita  – The Nigerian government has announced plans to evacuate its citizens from South Africa following a resurgence of xenophobic violence targeting foreign nationals. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, stated that the repatriation exercise will be voluntary. Authorities are currently compiling a list of Nigerians willing to return, with about 130 individuals already registered for evacuation through Nigeria’s diplomatic mission. Nigerian community groups in South Africa are also assisting with the registration process, and officials expect the number of returnees to increase as tensions persist. The move comes after reports of violent attacks against African migrants, including Nigerians.…

The International CEO Forum (ICF), a global resource network and its international partners, today announces the 3rd edition of its International CEO’s Economic Summit (ICES), an annual global business platform for CEOs, policymakers, business executives, private investors, Heads of Government Organizations and industry experts.

Manny Ita – Team Nigeria has announced its arrival in emphatic fashion at the ongoing World Athletics Relays 2026, delivering a historic performance that has already set the tone for what promises to be an electrifying competition. Competing against some of the world’s fastest relay teams in Gaborone, the Nigerian contingent stunned spectators and rivals alike by setting a new African record in the mixed 4×100 metres relay event on Saturday. The achievement marks a significant milestone not only for the team but also for African athletics, as Nigeria continues to assert its growing dominance on the global sprinting stage.…

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has said that the effectiveness of any administration is directly dependent on the strength and unity of its political foundation. The Governor made the statement on Saturday while participating in the All Progressives Congress (APC) state congress held at the Trade Fair ground in Gusau. According to a press release from his spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the event saw 745 delegates from 147 wards across the state’s 14 local government areas elect a new State Executive Committee via consensus. The process was overseen by a congress committee led by Kaduna State Deputy Governor, Dr. Hadiza…

Elegbede Abiodun • RCCG remains a place of worship to all Nigerians regardless of political affiliation. • She stands in good standing within the church and had continued to serve in her pastoral capacity. The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has stated that he would not bow to pressure to remove Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as an ordained pastor in the church. He made this known while addressing the congregation at the church’s monthly Holy Ghost Service, held at Redemption City (formerly Redemption Camp), located at KM 46, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway,…

Stakeholders of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State have thrown their full weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Dauda Lawal for a second term in the 2027 general elections. The endorsement came on Saturday, April 25, 2026, during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting convened at the Government House in Gusau. The gathering drew all four former governors of the state, elected officials, elders, and representatives of youth and women from all 14 local government areas. Speaking at the event, Governor Lawal described the meeting as timely, noting that political activities ahead of the 2027 elections are about to…

Elegbede Abiodun • The presidential primary is set for May 25. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has pegged its presidential nomination form at ₦100 million as it unveiled the timetable for its 2026 primary elections, setting the stage for what could be one of the most financially demanding entry points into Nigeria’s opposition politics ahead of the next general elections. The party, in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the fee structure forms part of a broader framework designed to ensure orderliness, internal democracy and compliance with electoral guidelines. According to the timetable, the sale…

File: Nigerian Air Force fighter jet Elegbede Abiodun • Renewed terrorist activities in the area prompted the strike. The Nigerian Air Force has carried out a precision airstrike on a terrorist enclave in Katsina, destroying a key hideout and neutralising several fighters. This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame. Ejodame said the operation was conducted on May 1 under the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma, targeting a location within the Dan-Aji Forest in Faskari Local Government Area. According to him, the target…

Elegbede Abiodun The leasing company is also expected to extend services across West Africa and the broader continent, positioning Nigeria as a regional hub for aircraft leasing. The federal government has approved the establishment of a national aircraft leasing firm aimed at easing access to modern fleets for domestic airlines and transforming aviation financing in Nigeria. The minister of aviation and aerospace development, Festus Keyamo, announced the decision after a meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), describing the move as a significant shift in how Nigerian carriers will acquire and finance aircraft. Keyamo said the proposed company would operate…