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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Climbs to 15.69% in April Despite Slower Food Price Growth

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s inflation rate rose slightly to 15.69% in April 2026 after the NBS rebased the Consumer Price Index. Food prices remained the largest contributor to inflation, although food inflation slowed compared to last year. Sokoto recorded the highest inflation rate nationwide, while...

Suspected Gas Leak Sends Ogun Students to Hospital, Sparks Panic in Ijebu Ode

KEY POINTS Several students were hospitalised after a suspected gas leak at Anglican Girls Grammar School in Ijebu Ode. Ogun authorities detected elevated methane levels and launched an emergency investigation into the source. The incident occurred weeks after a similar suspected gas leak affected...

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Amni International Denies Receivership in Cenroc Dispute

Amni International denies it has entered receivership, saying a Federal High Court order in a Cenroc dispute is limited and under appeal.

AON Urges Compliance as States Eye Airline Partnerships

AON supports state airline partnerships but warns regulators must enforce AOC rules to protect Nigeria’s aviation credibility and investor confidence.

Tinubu Heads to Adamawa to Commission Major Projects After Kebbi Engagement

KEY POINTS Tinubu will visit Adamawa Monday to inaugurate roads, schools, judicial buildings, and...

Fubara Explains ‘Calculated Weakness’ Strategy Amid Rivers Political Crisis

KEY POINTS Fubara says his calm posture during Rivers’ political crisis was a deliberate...

Inferno Ravages Singer Market in Kano, Billions Lost and Seven Missing

A fire at Singer Market in Kano destroyed goods worth about ₦5 billion...

Drug Smugglers Caught at Airports and Hideouts as NDLEA Uncovers Multi-Layered Trafficking Network

KEY POINTS NDLEA arrested multiple suspects at Nigerian airports, including couriers who swallowed cocaine...

SERAP Drags CBN to Court Over Alleged Missing ₦3 Trillion in Public Funds

KEY POINTS SERAP has sued the CBN, alleging it failed to account for about...

Sowore Demands Probe Into Dadiyata’s 2019 Abduction, Faults El-Rufai Over Silence

KEY POINTS Sowore demands an immediate police probe into officers allegedly linked to Dadiyata’s...

Tinubu to Visit Kebbi for Project Launches, Cultural Festival Appearance

KEY POINTS Tinubu will visit Kebbi for a one-day official trip to inaugurate projects...

Health Ministry Received N36 Million of N218 Billion Capital Vote

Only N36 million of N218 billion health capital funds were released in 2025, stalling projects and raising concerns over Nigeria’s healthcare financing.

INEC Announces Date for Presidential Election in 2027

KEY POINTS INEC scheduled presidential and National Assembly elections for February 20, 2027. Governorship...

Makinde Crowns 14 Oyo Chiefs as Obas in Major Traditional Leadership Elevation

KEY POINTS Governor Makinde elevated 14 Oyo chiefs and Baales to crown-wearing Obas...

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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Climbs to 15.69% in April Despite Slower Food Price Growth

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s inflation rate rose slightly to 15.69% in April 2026 after the...

Suspected Gas Leak Sends Ogun Students to Hospital, Sparks Panic in Ijebu Ode

KEY POINTS Several students were hospitalised after a suspected gas leak at Anglican Girls...

Tambuwal Steps Down from Sokoto South Senate Race

KEY POINTS Aminu Tambuwal has withdrawn from the Sokoto South Senate race under the...

Gunmen Kill Teacher, Abduct Principal and Students in Oyo School Attack

KEY POINTS Gunmen attacked Community High School in Oriire LGA of Oyo State, killing...