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Nigeria’s ambition to build a $1 trillion economy will require massive investment, stronger infrastructure and sustained growth, as the country’s current economic performance remains below the level needed to achieve the target by 2030. The economy grew by 4.43 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, up from 3.89 per cent in the first quarter, while first-half growth stood at 4.16 per cent. However, with Nigeria’s economy currently […]

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has defended the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, over his recent comments on former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Lawal accused some of El-Rufai’s supporters of misrepresenting Musa’s remarks in an attempt to create tension in Kaduna State. Musa had alleged that the former governor mishandled security challenges in Southern Kaduna and that some delegates involved in peace efforts […]

The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has announced the revival and retraining of the Police Mobile Force (PMF), popularly known as MOPOL, to strengthen the fight against kidnapping, banditry and other high-risk crimes. Disu said the force’s mobile units, particularly those in the Northeast, had returned to training after years of inadequate equipment and limited exposure to modern counter-insurgency tactics. He described MOPOL as the “fighting arm” of the Nigeria […]

The Chairman of the Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics, Dele Oye, has urged the Bola Tinubu administration to translate recent economic gains into lower food prices, more jobs and improved living standards for Nigerians. Oye acknowledged the government’s economic reforms, including the removal of the petrol subsidy, foreign exchange reforms, tighter monetary policy and efforts to rebuild the country’s external reserves. He said the measures had helped improve Nigeria’s […]

At least five residents have been killed and several others abducted after suspected bandits attacked Girkau community in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The attack occurred despite a security alert issued by the Sokoto State Police Command over intelligence of a planned attack in the area. The attackers reportedly spent several hours in the community, leaving residents with limited places to seek safety. Five people were killed and […]

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former FirstBank Group Chief Executive Officer, Dr Adesola Kazeem Adeduntan, on his installation as the Balogun of Oyo. Adeduntan is scheduled to be formally installed on Saturday by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I. In a congratulatory message, Tinubu described the traditional title as both an honour and a call to greater service to the Oyo Kingdom and its people. The President […]

The Lagos State University has condemned an alleged assault involving a woman and a female student in one of its hostel rooms. A video circulating on social media showed the woman grabbing, pushing and repeatedly striking the student during a confrontation. The circumstances surrounding the incident, including the identities of those involved and what led to the confrontation, have not been independently verified. A social media post alleged that the […]