FG spent $15bn on debt servicing in five years — CBN report

By Daniel Adaji The Federal Government has spent a total of $15.55bn on debt servicing between 2019 and 2024, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Nigeria. In 2019, Nigeria... Read more »

Nigerians borrow N3.9tn as economic crisis bites harder

By Damilola Aina Nigerians affected by the rising cost of living obtained credit facilities worth N3.82tn from banks as of January 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria has stated. An analysis of the... Read more »

332 farmers killed amid rising food inflation – Report

By Solomon Odeniyi At least 332 farmers have been killed in attacks across the country since the beginning of the year. The attacks which have been dominant in the northern parts of the... Read more »

Onitsha South set to plant 120 trees ahead of planned demolition of illegal structures

By Okey Maduforo Onitsha South local government area of Anambra state is to plant at least 120 trees in a bid to protect the ecosystem. Similarly the Council to commence the demolition... Read more »

NiMet predict 3-day thunderstorms, rain from Sunday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thundery and rainy weather conditions from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja forecast morning thunderstorms on Sunday... Read more »

Hoodlums flee Onitsha North / South. As Chairmen deploy 250 security operatives over vandalization of gardens, parks

By Okey Maduforo Suspected hoodlums who have been vandalizing electrical fittings, cables and galleries in the past two weeks the Transition Committee Chairmen were relived of their appointments are said to have... Read more »

Northern community lauds Soludo over recovery of 78 hectres of cattle market

By Okey Maduforo Northern Community in Anambra state has expressed appreciation to Gov Charles Soludo over the recovery of about 78 Hectres of land given to them for the building of Cattle... Read more »

Stakeholders vow to oppose scheduled EIU Town Union election, unless their constitutional rights are considered

As Branch Chairmen insist on a neutral panel of enquiry, urging governor’s intervention By Marietta Munachimso The branch chairmen of Eziowelle Improvement Union, EIU have vehemently rejected the Town Union election scheduled... Read more »

JUST IN: Fubara directs admin heads to take charge of 23 LGs

By Dennis Naku Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has directed Heads of Local Government Administration to immediately take charge of the 23 council areas of the state. This follows the expiration of... Read more »

Anambra communities back Soludo over payment of minimum wage to Govs, NASS members

Okey Maduforo, Awka Twenty Communities in Orumba North and South local government areas of Anambra state yesterday passed a vote of confidence on Gov Charles Soludo over his demand that political office... Read more »