Chinwe Igbokwe

Despair Drives 73% of Youths Toward Japa

Despair Drives 73% of Youths Toward Japa

Nearly three-quarters of young Nigerians want to leave their home country. Deepening unemployment, tight credit access, and vanishing economic prospects drive this growing desire to migrate. Findings from the latest Nigerian Youth Pulse Survey reveal an acute sense of despair among the nation’s young population. Presented in Abuja to mark International Youth Day, the report…

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Ezekwesili Endorses Peter Obi for 2027 Presidency

Ezekwesili Endorses Peter Obi for 2027 Presidency

Former education minister Obiageli Ezekwesili has formally backed Peter Obi for the 2027 presidential contest. She declared her support during a public policy forum, urging opposition factions to rally behind the Labour Party candidate. Ezekwesili framed Obi’s platform as the most viable path toward dismantling deeply rooted political patronage and economic misrule. The endorsement fires…

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Naira Closes August Firm Near N1,337 Benchmark

Naira Holds Steady Near 1,362 Per Dollar

The naira stabilized near 1,362 to the US dollar on Monday morning as foreign exchange markets opened for weekly trading. Central Bank intervention helped quieten immediate panic across official and street trading windows. Yet structural dollar shortages continue to pressure local currency reserves month after month. Traders in Lagos report modest dollar liquidity following late…

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Russian Strikes Kill Three in Kyiv Region

Russian Strikes Kill Three in Kyiv Region

Russian missile and drone strikes killed three civilians, including a child, across the Kyiv region early Saturday morning. Regional administration head Tymur Tkachenko confirmed emergency crews recorded direct hits at three separate locations in Boryspil district. The local barrage injured three other residents as debris slammed into residential areas near the capital. Explosions shook central…

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Nigerian Business Activity Hits Five-Month High -NESG

Nigerian Business Activity Hits Five-Month High -NESG

Nigerian private sector activity rebounded to its highest level in five months. The Nigerian Economic Summit Group reported that its Business Performance Index rose to 108.6 points in July 2026. A score above 100 signals expanding commercial activity. Local firms expanded output, boosted demand, and hired fresh workers despite mounting cost pressures. Solid earnings across…

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INEC List Calms NDC Turmoil Behind Dickson

INEC List Calms NDC Turmoil Behind Dickson

The Independent National Electoral Commission released its official list to end months of bitter internal feuding within the National Democratic Congress. Factional leaders quickly dropped their rival claims as legal clarity took hold. Former Bayelsa State governor Seriake Dickson now commands unified support across party ranks. Disgruntled candidates abandoned court challenges to rally behind his…

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Chude Jideonwo Debuts Scripted Political Drama ‘Madam President’

Chude Jideonwo Debuts Scripted Political Drama ‘Madam President’

Prominent media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo has stepped into scripted entertainment with his executive production debut, “Madam President.” The three-part political drama premiered on the ChudeFilms YouTube channel before scheduled broadcasts across terrestrial networks including WAP TV, Wazobia TV, and Rave TV. Known primarily for his unscripted interview platform #WithChude and various documentary projects, Jideonwo spent…

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