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  • Nigeria Poverty Crisis Escalates Amid Rising Funds

    By Ifunanya | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Poverty Crisis Escalates Amid Rising Funds

    A recent report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has projected that approximately 141 million Nigerians, representing 62% of the population, will be living below the poverty line by 2026. This estimate has sparked concern among stakeholders, including […]

  • Dele Momodu Slams Obidients Over Peter Obi’s ADC Ticket Demand

    By Ifunanya | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on Dele Momodu Slams Obidients Over Peter Obi’s ADC Ticket Demand

    Dele Momodu, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has criticized supporters of former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi for referring to him as the best candidate in the coalition. In an interview […]

  • Nigeria Customs records 2.93 trillion revenue

    By Ifunanya | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Customs records 2.93 trillion revenue

    The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a significant increase in revenue collection, with a total of 2.93 trillion recorded in 2025. This represents a 24.32% rise from the 2.36 […]

  • Jigawa suspends school feeding contractors over fraud allegations

    By Ifunanya | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on Jigawa suspends school feeding contractors over fraud allegations

    The Jigawa State Government has suspended several contractors involved in the state’s school feeding programme due to allegations of fraud and poor service delivery. According to the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Special Duties, Hon. […]

  • Venezuela US rules out ground troops amid Maduro abduction

    By Ifunanya | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on Venezuela US rules out ground troops amid Maduro abduction

    The United States has ruled out deploying ground troops in Venezuela, following the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro. According to US national security officials, the White House does not plan to send troops, despite President […]

  • ADC Strengthens Membership Base Ahead of Future Elections

    By Ifunanya | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on ADC Strengthens Membership Base Ahead of Future Elections

    The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reaffirmed its commitment to building a strong and credible membership base, according to the party’s National Chairman, Senator David Mark. Speaking at the inauguration of the Membership, Revalidation, Mobilisation, […]

  • African Fintech predicted to attract global investments in 2026

    By Ifunanya | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on African Fintech predicted to attract global investments in 2026

    The African Fintech Summit has released its 2026 outlook, predicting a significant shift in the continent’s financial technology ecosystem. According to Zekarias Amsalu, Managing Director of the African Fintech Summit, African fintechs will transition from […]

  • AFCON Top Players: Eagles Stars Shine

    By Ifunanya | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on AFCON Top Players: Eagles Stars Shine

    The Africa Cup of Nations, currently underway in Morocco, has seen several standout performances from players across the continent. According to football statistics platform WhoScored, four Nigerian players have been ranked among the top ten […]

  • Nigeria poverty crisis worsens with 141 million affected

    By Ifunanya | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria poverty crisis worsens with 141 million affected

    Nigeria’s poverty rate has reached alarming levels, with approximately 62% of the population, or 141 million people, living in poverty. This stark reality was highlighted by former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, who expressed […]

  • Rivers State Governor Faces Impeachment Proceedings

    By Ifunanya | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on Rivers State Governor Faces Impeachment Proceedings

    The political landscape in Nigeria’s Rivers State underwent a significant shift on Thursday as lawmakers in the State House of Assembly initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Oduh. This development […]

  • ICPC to probe Ahmed Farouk despite Dangote petition withdrawal

    By Ifunanya | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on ICPC to probe Ahmed Farouk despite Dangote petition withdrawal

    The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced its decision to continue investigating Ahmed Farouk, the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), despite the […]

  • AI chatbot lawsuits settled over minors harm claims

    By Ifunanya | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on AI chatbot lawsuits settled over minors harm claims

    Google and Character.AI, a startup, have reached a settlement in lawsuits filed by families who alleged that artificial intelligence chatbots caused harm to minors, including a case where a Florida teenager took his own life. […]

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