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Why Nigerians Are Still Feeling the Pinch Despite Falling Inflation
Despite Nigeria experiencing seven consecutive months of disinflation, many Nigerians say they have yet to feel any relief in their daily lives. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), headline inflation slowed to 16.05% in October 2025, down from 18.02% in September. Food inflation also eased, falling to 13.12% from 16.9%. However, experts argue…
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ICC Prosecutors Demand Life Sentence for Sudanese ‘Axe Murderer’
The Hague, Netherlands – Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have called for a life sentence for Sudanese militia leader Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, also known as Ali Kushayb, who was convicted of crimes against humanity during the Darfur conflict in the early 2000s. Prosecution Calls for Maximum Penalty During the sentencing hearing on…
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Kebbi Abduction: Peter Obi Echoes Trump, Calls Nigeria a ‘Disgraced Nation’
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has restated former U.S. President Donald Trump’s description of Nigeria as a “now disgraced nation”, citing recent security incidents as evidence. Obi made the statement on X, reacting to: He highlighted that these events occurred within a single week, arguing that the grim reality validates Trump’s characterization. Obi criticized the…
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Nestlé Accused of Putting African Babies’ Health at Risk Over Added Sugar
Geneva/Nairobi – Swiss food giant Nestlé is facing fresh scrutiny over its infant cereals in Africa, as a new report alleges the company is adding sugar to products marketed on the continent while selling sugar-free equivalents in Europe. Critics say this constitutes “double standards” that put babies’ health at risk for profit. Public Eye Report…
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Falz Calls on Tinubu to Resign Over Insecurity, Cites 2014 Tweet
Nigerian rapper and activist Folarin Falana (Falz) has demanded the resignation of President Bola Tinubu, citing the recent abduction of 25 students in Kebbi State and the killing of Brigadier General Musa Uba in Borno State. Falz referenced a 2014 tweet by Tinubu, when he criticized then-President Goodluck Jonathan for failing to tackle insecurity, arguing…
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Kwara Governor Condemns Renewed Bandit Attack, Orders Heightened Security
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has called for urgent deployment of additional security operatives to the Eruku axis of Ekiti Local Government Area to curb a recent surge in bandit attacks. According to a press statement from his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaiye, the governor: Governor AbdulRazaq also commended President Bola Tinubu for deploying 900…
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Russia Gains Ground in Ukraine’s Zaporizhia Region as Huliaipole Faces Imminent Threat
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine – Tensions are escalating in Zaporizhzhia, the southeastern Ukrainian city straddling the banks of the Dnipro River, as Russian forces make significant advances toward the strategic town of Huliaipole. Recent reports indicate that Moscow has intensified its offensive using glide bombs, drones, and smoke-screen tactics to obscure its ground operations. Current Frontline Situation…
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PDP Crisis Deepens: Tear Gas, Standoff as Wike, Governors Clash in 3-Hour Abuja Siege
What began as a routine day at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretariat on Tuesday quickly escalated into a three-hour standoff marked by tear gas, clashes, and chaos. Governors, party officials, journalists, and staff were forced to flee repeatedly as rival factions battled for control of the secretariat. At the center of the confrontation…
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Heads to Turkiye in Renewed Push for Peace Talks
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is traveling to Turkiye in an effort to revive stalled peace negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing war triggered by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. This visit underscores Ukraine’s intensified diplomatic efforts to secure military and political support from Western allies as winter approaches. Goals of the Turkiye…
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Nigeria Accounts for Less Than 2.3% of Global Seafarers
Nigeria currently contributes less than 2.3% to the global seafaring workforce, with only about 6,000 sailors registered out of 1.9 million seafarers worldwide, according to Capt. Rasheed Onakoya of the Nigerian Association of Master Mariners (NAMM). Onakoya made the disclosure during the quarterly lecture of NAMM, emphasizing that deliberate government intervention and policy reforms are…
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