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Despite Nigeria experiencing a consecutive decline in inflation, the reduction has yet to translate into lower prices for goods and services, says Prof. Segun Ajibola, a seasoned economist and former president of the Chartered Institute of Bankers. Speaking on Monday, Prof. Ajibola explained that it takes time for inflationary trends to reflect in consumer prices. His comments followed the latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which revealed that Nigeria’s headline inflation fell to 23.18% in February 2025, while food inflation dropped to 23.51%. He attributed Nigeria’s persistent high prices to cost-induced inflation, noting that traditional monetary policies…

A former House of Assembly candidate, Adnan Mukhtar Tudun-Wada, has condemned Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, over his recent Iftar tour in Northern Nigeria, accusing him of disrespecting the region. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Adnan, a public relations practitioner and university lecturer, criticized Seyi Tinubu’s distribution of rice during the Ramadan tour, arguing that it painted Northerners as beggars. “As young people who are aware of our realities, I want to remind the President’s son that this is not the time for campaigns but for governance. The 2027 elections are still two years away. His…

Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has expressed support for Lagos-based National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member Ushie Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye, following the controversy surrounding her viral video criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Raye recently sparked nationwide debate after a video surfaced online in which she condemned the worsening economic situation in Nigeria, describing President Tinubu as a “terrible leader” unfit to govern. In response, NYSC officials reportedly summoned her for questioning, a move that has drawn significant public outcry. Weighing in on the issue, Ezekwesili, in a post on her official X handle, argued that Raye’s comment…

The Labour Party (LP) candidate for the Abakaliki/Izzi Federal Constituency in the 2023 general elections, Ezeh Emmanuel Ezeh, has blamed Nigeria’s worsening socio-economic conditions on the All Progressives Congress (APC), which took over power in 2015. In a press statement issued in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, on Tuesday, Ezeh criticized the APC leadership, describing its members as incompetent individuals lacking character. According to him, the ruling party has only contributed to the country’s decline rather than fostering development. Ezeh’s remarks came in response to an award recently presented to Senator David Umahi, the Minister of Works and former Governor…

Former Commander of the Zamfara State Anti-Thuggery Agency, Hon. Bello Bakyasuwa, has attributed the persistent insecurity in the Bakura/Maradun axis to poor political representation, urging residents to take decisive action in the 2027 elections. In a statement issued in Gusau, the state capital, Bakyasuwa emphasized that electing a competent and capable leader is crucial to addressing the security crisis that has plagued the region. He stressed that ineffective leadership has exacerbated the situation, leaving innocent citizens at the mercy of terrorists. “We cannot continue to suffer under the threat of relentless attacks while our elected representatives fail to act,” he…

Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has dismissed the Social Democratic Party (SDP) as nothing more than a faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Tuesday, Galadima argued that the SDP is not an independent political force but rather an offshoot of the ruling APC. His remarks come in the wake of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s recent defection from the APC to the SDP. El-Rufai has been rallying key political figures to join the SDP in a bid to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027…

The High Court of Justice in Bauchi State has issued a contempt notice (Form 48) against the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Head of Economic Governance (EG1), Mr. Dare Folarin, over alleged defiance of a court order in an ongoing legal dispute. A copy of the contempt notice, dated March 12, 2025, and obtained by our correspondent, warns that the EFCC officials could face imprisonment if they fail to comply with the court’s directive. Barrister Ahmed Sani, counsel for the applicants—Aliyu Adamu and three others—revealed that the court had previously restrained the EFCC from…

The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has raised alarm over the rising cost of internet data in Nigeria, warning that it is worsening the country’s digital divide and limiting access to essential online services, especially for underserved communities. Speaking at a press briefing in Kano on Monday, Haruna Adamu Hadeija, Coordinator of Community Network at CITAD, criticized the recent 50% increase in data, call, and SMS tariffs approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). He emphasized that the price hike is making it even harder for communities already struggling with poor connectivity to access the internet. “Now that…

The Edo State Police Command has apprehended three suspected kidnappers just six days after they allegedly collected a ₦10 million ransom to secure the release of their victims. According to a statement from the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu, the suspects—Adamu Usman, Iliyasu Abubakar, and Safiyanu Mohammed—were arrested following an investigation into the abduction of Sunday Ajibola and his mother-in-law. Yamu revealed that during a preliminary probe, a SIM card recovered from the suspects was traced to Ajibola, a resident of Igbirra Camp in Auchi. Upon being contacted and invited to the police station, Ajibola identified the suspects as…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, labeling him a self-serving politician consumed by ego and personal grievances. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the ruling party accused El-Rufai of being driven by untamed emotions and a vengeful desire to “collapse the system.” Morka’s remarks were in response to El-Rufai’s recent interviews, in which he criticized the APC and announced his defection to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The former governor claimed that the APC had strayed from its founding principles, prompting his switch to SDP, where he called…