Author: Olabisi Hannah Omobolanle

The Presidency has rejected the World Bank’s latest economic report estimating that 139 million Nigerians are living in poverty, describing the figure as exaggerated, outdated, and inconsistent with the country’s current socio-economic conditions. In a statement released on Wednesday by President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, the government argued that the global lender’s poverty estimate must be properly “contextualised” within the technical limitations of international poverty measurement models.Dare stated that while Nigeria values its partnership with the World Bank, the 139 million figure is “unrealistic and detached from on-ground realities.” According to the Presidency,…

The Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) have formed a joint committee to enhance cooperation and strengthen mutual understanding in the enforcement of laws across the country. The development followed a recent meeting between the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and a delegation of the NBA led by its President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The meeting, whose outcome was announced on Thursday, focused on improving collaboration between the two institutions and addressing public concerns over the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991. During the discussions, both parties…

President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria is emerging from one of its toughest economic challenges in recent history, insisting that the bold reforms introduced by his administration are now delivering tangible results. In a national broadcast marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, Tinubu declared that “the worst is over,” citing improvements across key economic indicators, including GDP growth, inflation, non-oil revenue, and foreign reserves. According to the President, the economy expanded by 4.23 percent in the second quarter of 2025, the fastest pace in four years and above IMF projections. Inflation dropped to 20.12 percent, its lowest level in three…

President Bola Tinubu has praised Nigeria’s military and security agencies for “winning the war” against terrorism, banditry, and other violent crimes, declaring that peace has returned to many previously occupied communities in the North-East and North-West. In his Independence Day broadcast, Tinubu commended the sacrifices of soldiers and security operatives, saying their victories were evident in the return of thousands of displaced citizens to their homes. “We must continue to celebrate their gallantry and courage on behalf of a grateful nation,” he said. The President also spotlighted initiatives targeted at empowering young Nigerians, describing them as the nation’s “greatest assets.”…

A petrol tanker carrying 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, crashed and caught fire on Monday along the Iseyin/Oyo Road in Oyo State. The incident happened at NICO Farm, located in the Iseyin Local Government Area. The tanker, with the number plate Lagos LM62XP, reportedly lost control while in motion, somersaulted into a ditch, and caught fire. The Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Maroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident in Ibadan. He said firefighters were immediately dispatched to the scene after receiving the alert. “The fire was reported at exactly 10:46 a.m. on Monday,”…

The Senate Committee in charge of reviewing the 1999 Constitution has announced it will hold public hearings across Nigeria’s six geo-political zones from July 4 to July 5. This announcement was made on Sunday by the committee chairman and Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin. He spoke through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, in Abuja. According to the statement, the hearings will happen at the same time in Lagos, Enugu, Ikot Ekpene, Jos, Maiduguri, and Kano. The aim is to allow citizens across the country to give their opinions on several changes being considered for the…

ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for a paradigm shift in Africa’s industrial development strategy, urging regional leaders to prioritize intelligent value-chain creation that transforms the continent’s natural resources into economic prosperity. Speaking at the inaugural West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) in Abuja on Saturday, President Tinubu emphasized that Africa must not miss the opportunity presented by the current wave of global industrial transformation, particularly in green technologies. “Africa was sidelined during previous industrial revolutions,” the president said. “We cannot afford to be left behind again. Our rare minerals will power the future, but that potential will remain…

Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have signed a new agreement to strengthen their partnership and show that real cooperation is possible in West Africa. The agreement was signed on Saturday at the first West Africa Economic Summit held in Abuja. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria and President Patrice Talon of Benin both attended the event. Nigerian officials Dr. Jumoke Oduwole and Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu signed the agreement for Nigeria, while Minister Shadiya Assouman and Minister Shegun Bakari signed for Benin. President Talon said the agreement is a big step toward real teamwork between the two countries. He said…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to evacuate its citizens who are currently stranded in Israel and Iran, following the rising conflict between the two countries. In a statement issued in Abuja, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, said the government is finalising emergency arrangements to bring Nigerians back home safely. According to the Minister, Nigerian embassies in Tel Aviv and Tehran are working hard to contact and support Nigerians living in those areas. He advised all affected citizens to follow security instructions and quickly register with the nearest Nigerian embassy for help. “The Nigerian government…

The 11th Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) meeting at the new Government House, known as the Light House, Awka, has unveiled plans to commence the Anambra Rebirth Programme, a project aimed at changing behaviors to restore the Igbo values of integrity and hard work. This is based on the Igbo saying: “Aka aja aja na-ebute onu mmanụ mmanụ,” meaning that happiness and success are based on hard work. According to the State’s Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, the ANSEC meeting held Monday, 16th June, 2025, June 16, 2025, took the decision aimed at restoring the ethical rebirth of the core…