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New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced that the country will head to the polls on November 7, positioning his government’s handling of the economy and crime as central themes ahead of the election campaign. The election date, unusually late by recent New Zealand standards, was revealed on Wednesday during a press conference…
The mathematics of despair is straightforward. Nigeria’s youth population aged 15 to 35 comprises roughly 60 percent of the country’s 223 million people. Yet according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, unemployment among this demographic has hovered between 23 and 35 percent in recent years, with underemployment figures climbing even higher. For many,…
Modupe Olalere In Nigeria, the question “God, when?” is whispered in churches, shouted in protests, and scrawled across social media feeds. It is more than a question; it is a reflection of the tension between unwavering religious faith and a pressing need for social action. Nigerians are navigating a reality where praying for justice often…
Modupe Olalere In Nigeria today, millions wake up to what they call the “Sapa” economy, a reality where wallets feel empty, bank accounts seem inaccessible, and even daily necessities require ingenuity. “Sapa,” a slang term for financial hardship, has become part of everyday conversation, trending on social media, and even shaping business ideas. Over 70%…
The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has dismissed as false and misleading an online report claiming that his mother died on Monday, January 19, 2026. Ribadu issued the clarification on Tuesday via a statement posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, following a wave of condolence calls and messages from sympathisers who had…
Members of the Obidient Movement in Edo State have formally joined the African Democratic Congress, marking a significant political realignment ahead of the next electoral cycle. The defection, which took place on Monday, follows reports of their leader, Peter Obi, moving into the ADC, a development that has generated considerable attention within the Nigerian…
Nigeria’s economy is exhibiting early signs of stabilisation, with the Central Bank of Nigeria projecting stronger growth and easing inflation for 2026 amid ongoing structural and monetary reforms that have begun to reshape the country’s macroeconomic landscape. In its latest macroeconomic outlook, the apex bank forecast that Gross Domestic Product will expand by 4.49…
Prominent socio-political organisations across Nigeria have condemned a controversial plan by the Katsina State Government to release 70 suspected bandits as part of efforts to salvage a fragile peace agreement with armed criminal groups terrorising the North-West. Afenifere, the Arewa Consultative Forum, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the Middle Belt Forum, and the Coalition of Northern Groups…
Former Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick has definitively ruled out any possibility of returning to lead the country’s football governing body, bringing an end to years of speculation surrounding a potential third term in office. Speaking in an interview with News Central TV while in Morocco, the 55-year-old football administrator made clear that…
An Abuja Federal High Court has struck out Meta Platforms Inc. and X Corporation from the cyberstalking case filed by the Federal Government against activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore. The development followed the prosecution’s decision to amend the charge filed against the defendants, effectively leaving Sowore as the sole accused person in…
