The Nigerian Federal Government’s declaration that its ambitious economic reforms have successfully “turned the corner” is facing fierce contradiction from a broad coalition of economists, business leaders, and analysts. While the government points to positive macroeconomic data, a Vanguard investigation reveals a deep consensus that these gains are not translating into relief for citizens and

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Nigeria’s healthcare system is facing a deepening workforce crisis, with 4,193 doctors and dentists leaving the country in 2024 alone, according to the latest Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare report. The Nigeria Health Statistics Report released on Friday reveals that between 2023 and 2024, the migration of health workers across all cadres surged

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into a viral video showing a man spraying bundles of naira notes inside a church in Warri, Delta State. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed that the commission was reviewing the footage, stating, “The matter is under investigation,” according to PUNCH. The video, which has

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Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday raided the Surulere, Lagos office of DER Publications, arresting its Chairman, High Chief Ikechi Emenike, a long-time ally of late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m., when about six operatives — some reportedly armed — identified themselves as DSS personnel from

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Texas Senator Ted Cruz has accused the Nigerian government of fostering policies that enable the persecution and alleged killing of Christians in the country. In a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday, Cruz criticised Nigerian authorities for creating an unsafe environment for religious minorities. He said, “Nigerian officials know their policies have

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Civil society organisation, Civil Rights Realisation and Advancement Network (CRRAN), has called on the Enugu State government to implement urgent reforms in the administration of justice at Magistrates’ Courts, citing persistent denial and obstruction of justice. In a petition addressed to Governor Peter Mbah, CRRAN President Olu Omotayo Esq. highlighted two cases demonstrating alleged gross

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Former presidential aide Lauretta Onochie has launched a scathing political attack on President Bola Tinubu, declaring that he has “no pathway” to securing a second term in 2027. She insisted his exit from office is “non-negotiable.” Onochie, who served under the late President Muhammadu Buhari as a Social Media Aide and later as Chairperson of

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One person has died and six others have been seriously injured following a stampede at the Gusau residence of the Minister of Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, multiple security sources confirmed to SaharaReporters on Friday. The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday when a large crowd surged toward the minister’s residence in anticipation of his

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Subscribers of Globacom (Glo) across the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and several northern states experienced major connectivity disruptions on Friday following a widespread network outage that affected both voice and data services for hours. The outage left thousands unable to make calls or access the internet, prompting widespread complaints throughout the day. Glo confirmed the

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to halt its national convention slated for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State, following a suit filed by former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido. Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice Peter Lifu ruled that Lamido was wrongfully denied access to a

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