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  • Hypertension affects 6 million Lagos residents with many unaware

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on Hypertension affects 6 million Lagos residents with many unaware

    Approximately six million residents of Lagos State are living with hypertension, with a significant portion unaware of their condition, according to data from the Lagos State Ministry of Health. This revelation was made by the […]

  • Nigeria economy growth forecast 4.4% in 2026 and 2027

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria economy growth forecast 4.4% in 2026 and 2027

    The World Bank has forecast Nigeria’s economy to grow at a rate of 4.4% in both 2026 and 2027, marking the country’s fastest growth pace in over a decade. This projection is according to the […]

  • Dwayne Johnson shares emotional update after Golden Globes loss

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on Dwayne Johnson shares emotional update after Golden Globes loss

    Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, a renowned WWE legend and Hollywood actor, recently shared an emotional update on social media. Despite his successful career transition from professional wrestling to acting, Johnson suffered a significant loss at […]

  • Nigeria Tax Laws Bring Relief To Low Income Earners

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Tax Laws Bring Relief To Low Income Earners

    The Nigeria Revenue Service has announced that the country’s new tax laws will have a noticeable impact on lower-cadre income earners, with reduced taxes reflected in their January 2026 salaries. According to Dr. Zacch Adedeji, […]

  • Boeing tops Airbus with 1173 plane orders in 2025

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on Boeing tops Airbus with 1173 plane orders in 2025

    Boeing has secured orders for nearly 1,200 commercial planes in 2025, surpassing its European rival Airbus for the first time since 2018. According to figures released on Tuesday, the US aviation giant booked 175 orders […]

  • Nigerian gospel singer Bunmi Akinnanu dies

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigerian gospel singer Bunmi Akinnanu dies

    Renowned Nigerian gospel singer Bunmi Akinnanu has passed away, according to a close source familiar with her family. The news was confirmed on Tuesday evening, although the family has yet to release an official statement. […]

  • Kano hospital investigates patient death amid negligence claims

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on Kano hospital investigates patient death amid negligence claims

    Kano State Hospitals Management Board has initiated an investigation into the alleged negligence surrounding the death of Aishatu Umar, a patient who passed away at the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre in Kano. The Executive Secretary […]

  • Ekiti PDP Governorship Candidate to Appeal Court Ruling

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on Ekiti PDP Governorship Candidate to Appeal Court Ruling

    The Ekiti State governorship primary election has taken a new turn as Dr. Wole Oluyede, the declared winner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary, plans to appeal the Federal High Court’s decision to nullify […]

  • Nigeria Launches $2 Billion Climate Fund for Energy Transition

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Launches $2 Billion Climate Fund for Energy Transition

    Nigeria Eyes Green Finance to Drive Energy Transition with $2 Billion Climate Fund The Nigerian government is turning to green finance to propel its energy transition, as announced by President Bola Tinubu at the Abu […]

  • EAC Deploys Election Observers to Uganda Ahead of 2026 Polls

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on EAC Deploys Election Observers to Uganda Ahead of 2026 Polls

    The East African Community (EAC) has deployed an Election Observation Mission to Uganda ahead of the country’s 2026 General Elections, scheduled for January 15. The mission was launched at the EAC Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania, […]

  • China trade volumes hit record high despite US tariffs

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on China trade volumes hit record high despite US tariffs

    China’s trade volumes reached a record high in 2025, surpassing 45 trillion yuan ($6.4 trillion) for the first time, according to Vice Customs Minister Wang Jun. This milestone was achieved despite a slump in exports […]

  • US inflation steady at 2.7 percent in December

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on US inflation steady at 2.7 percent in December

    The United States’ inflation rate remained steady at 2.7 percent in December, matching the previous month’s figure. According to data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, this rate continues to exceed the Federal […]

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