The Federal Government defended Nigeria’s rising public debt stock, currently at about N152 trillion, insisting that the increase largely reflects exchange rate adjustments and improved transparency, rather than reckless new borrowing. Speaking at the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook in Lagos, Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Wale Edun,

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The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, and former Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki have lauded the philanthropy of legal luminary Prof. Yusuf Ali (SAN) during a public book launch in the Kwara State capital. The event, which also featured the unveiling of Ali’s traditional title, Kuliya Ngari of Ilorin, was held in honour of

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A defence witness in the corruption trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele on Thursday alleged that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) attempted to pressure one of his co-defendants into providing false statements implicating the former governor. The witness, legal practitioner Nnamdi Offial, made the claim during

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The Lagos State Taskforce has apprehended three individuals allegedly impersonating officers of the Nigerian Navy in an attempt to defraud residents, intimidate officials, and obstruct government operations. The arrests were confirmed by the Taskforce Chairman, CSP Adetayo Akerele, following enforcement activities at Oworonshoki. According to Akerele, the suspects were caught after attempting to use fake

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Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has fulfilled all court-imposed bail conditions, yet has declined to leave Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja, citing fears of immediate rearrest by the Department of State Services (DSS). According to sources familiar with the matter, Malami instructed his legal team to urgently approach the

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A classroom building at Odokerere High School, a Lagos State government-owned school in Ikorodu, collapsed on Thursday during teaching hours, raising concerns over the safety of public school infrastructure. Remarkably, no casualties were recorded, as pupils reportedly managed to escape before sustaining serious injuries. A video of the incident, shared on social media platform X

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Residents of Ogoniland fishing communities say oil pollution continues to affect their waterways and seafood, even as the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) continues its clean-up operations. Fisherfolk from Gbee, K-Dere, and Nweemuu communities raised the concerns during a multi-stakeholder dialogue held Wednesday in Kpor, the headquarters of Gokana Local Government Area. The event, themed

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The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, was notably absent on Thursday as Governor Seyi Makinde inaugurated the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, appointing the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, as its first chairman. The inauguration took place at the House of Chiefs Hall, State Secretariat, Ibadan. Oba Ladoja, Arusa I, will

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Nigeria’s health system is not simply underperforming; in far too many cases, it is lethally broken. I was quietly mourning the death of my mother when I read about the passing of one of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s twins, Nkanu. The news tore open wounds that had barely begun to heal. The pain cut even deeper

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday tendered additional bank documents before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja as the trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, over an alleged ₦110.4 billion fraud continued. Bello is standing trial alongside Umar Shuaibu Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu on a 16-count charge

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