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Nigeria’s inflation drops to 18.02% in September, lowest in over a year

By Obinna Uballa Nigeria’s inflation rate eased sharply to 18.02% in September 2025, its lowest level in more than a year, down from 20.12% recorded in August, according to new data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The latest figures indicate a significant moderation in price increases across key sectors of the economy, signaling…

Why Peter Mbah’s Defection Won’t Affect PDP– Bode George

By Abiola Olawale A prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed concerns that the party would collapse following the recent wave of defections. This is as George asserted that the defection of Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, among many others won't affect the PDP. According to him, the PDP has withstood several…

FG orders VCs to submit attendance, enforce ‘no work, no pay’ as ASUU strike grounds varsities nationwide

By Obinna Uballa The Federal Government has directed vice-chancellors of all federal universities to submit daily attendance and compliance reports following the commencement of a two-week nationwide warning strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). In a circular dated October 13, 2025, signed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and addressed…

EFCC detains four police officers over $6.1m cash seizure at Lagos airport

By Obinna Uballa The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly detained four senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force in connection with the interception of $6.1 million in cash at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The officers, identified as CSP Muhammad Safiyan, ASP Desmond Abella, Inspector Suleiman Jubrin, and Inspector Ali Abubakar,…

Wale Edun: Presidency dispels rumours of stroke, says Finance Minister recuperating in Abuja

By Obinna Uballa The Presidency on Sunday dismissed reports claiming that the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, suffered a stroke and was flown abroad for medical treatment. Multiple presidential sources, according to The Nation Newspaper, confirmed that Edun, 69, is recuperating at his Abuja residence after taking ill…

FG Insists All ASUU Demands Have Been Met, Says No Justification for Strike Action

By Abiola Olawale The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared that every outstanding demand from the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has been fully addressed. This is as the government asserted that the union's warning strike is "unnecessary and disruptive." Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa made this known on Monday while speaking during…

Presidency Gives Update on Edun’s Health, Says He is Recovering

By Abiola Olawale The Presidency has confirmed that the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, is recovering from a sudden illness at his Abuja residence, with no immediate plans for his replacement under President Bola Tinubu's administration. The update comes as the Presidency confirmed earlier that Edun would not be…

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Nigeria’s inflation drops to 18.02% in September, lowest in over a year

By Obinna Uballa Nigeria’s inflation rate eased sharply to 18.02% in September 2025, its lowest level in more than a year, down from 20.12% recorded in August, according to new data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The latest figures indicate a significant moderation in price increases across key sectors of the economy, signaling…

Why Peter Mbah’s Defection Won’t Affect PDP– Bode George

By Abiola Olawale A prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed concerns that the party would collapse following the recent wave of defections. This is as George asserted that the defection of Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, among many others won't affect the PDP. According to him, the PDP has withstood several…

FG orders VCs to submit attendance, enforce ‘no work, no pay’ as ASUU strike grounds varsities nationwide

By Obinna Uballa The Federal Government has directed vice-chancellors of all federal universities to submit daily attendance and compliance reports following the commencement of a two-week nationwide warning strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). In a circular dated October 13, 2025, signed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and addressed…

EFCC detains four police officers over $6.1m cash seizure at Lagos airport

By Obinna Uballa The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly detained four senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force in connection with the interception of $6.1 million in cash at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The officers, identified as CSP Muhammad Safiyan, ASP Desmond Abella, Inspector Suleiman Jubrin, and Inspector Ali Abubakar,…

Wale Edun: Presidency dispels rumours of stroke, says Finance Minister recuperating in Abuja

By Obinna Uballa The Presidency on Sunday dismissed reports claiming that the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, suffered a stroke and was flown abroad for medical treatment. Multiple presidential sources, according to The Nation Newspaper, confirmed that Edun, 69, is recuperating at his Abuja residence after taking ill…

FG Insists All ASUU Demands Have Been Met, Says No Justification for Strike Action

By Abiola Olawale The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared that every outstanding demand from the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has been fully addressed. This is as the government asserted that the union's warning strike is "unnecessary and disruptive." Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa made this known on Monday while speaking during…

Presidency Gives Update on Edun’s Health, Says He is Recovering

By Abiola Olawale The Presidency has confirmed that the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, is recovering from a sudden illness at his Abuja residence, with no immediate plans for his replacement under President Bola Tinubu's administration. The update comes as the Presidency confirmed earlier that Edun would not be…

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