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  Nigeria’s economy is projected to record its strongest growth performance in more than ten years, following an upward revision of the country’s economic outlook by the World Bank. The global financial institution has upgraded its growth forecast for Nigeria to 4.4 per cent in both 2026 and 2027, signaling renewed optimism about the country’s economic trajectory. According to the updated projections, the revised figures represent a significant improvement over […]

  The Jigawa State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the seizure of 1,944.389 kilograms of illicit drugs with an estimated street value of N2.8 billion during the 2025 operational year, alongside the successful conviction of 136 drug traffickers and peddlers. The disclosure was made during a press briefing held at the Command’s headquarters in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, where the NDLEA reviewed its […]

  The Nigerian gospel music community has been thrown into mourning following the death of renowned gospel singer and evangelist Bunmi Akinnaanu, widely known and fondly referred to as “Omije Ojumi” after her hugely popular song of the same title. Her passing was announced on Tuesday through an official statement released on social media on behalf of her family. The statement confirmed that the gospel artiste died on January 12, […]

The Jigawa State National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) announced that it seized 1,944,389 kilograms of illegal drugs worth approximately 2.8 billion naira in 2025 and convicted 136 drug traffickers statewide. On Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The agency's head in Jigawa, Hassan Kabaju, the State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Jigawa, announced major breakthroughs in the fight against drug abuse during a press conference at the command's headquarters […]

The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals (JOHESU) has reaffirmed its decision to continue the indefinite national strike despite the "no work, no pay" policy imposed by the federal government. The union's position was communicated in a letter signed by national secretary Martin Egbanubi and distributed to the presidents, general secretaries, and regional presidents of affiliated unions. According to the letter, this decision follows resolutions passed […]

A devastating fire destroyed the RSK Adebowale gas station in the Ofiki district of Saki, Oyo state, on Tuesday evening. A tanker truck, a motorcycle, and other valuables were completely consumed by the flames. The incident occurred late Tuesday evening as a DAF tanker truck was unloading approximately 50,000 liters of gasoline at the station. According to witnesses, the fire broke out suddenly, causing panic among residents and motorists in […]

Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, was on Monday arraigned before the Federal High Court in Ota, Ogun State, over a nine-count criminal charge bordering on assault, theft, causing bodily harm, and resisting arrest. The charges were confirmed by the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi. Portable’s arraignment followed a viral video that surfaced on Sunday showing the singer in police custody. The incident is reportedly […]

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed a total of ₦161.9 billion to 864,798 students across the country since the launch of its student loan portal, as part of efforts to expand access to tertiary education. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during a news conference where he briefed journalists on the progress, impact, and challenges of the student loan scheme. […]

Manchester United have appointed former midfielder Michael Carrick as their new caretaker manager until the end of the season. Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the development, stating that the agreement had been in place since the previous day and has now been fully concluded, including arrangements for Carrick’s backroom staff. An official announcement from the club is expected shortly. “Michael Carrick signs in as new Manchester United caretaker manager […]