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US Probe Blames Wigwe Helicopter Crash on Pilot Error, Faulty Safety Oversight

The United States’ National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded that spatial disorientation and inadequate operational oversight were key factors in the helicopter crash that killed former Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, along with his wife, son, and three others in February 2024. According to the final investigation report, […]

Senate Begins Consideration of Tax Reform Bills Today

The Senate will today begin consideration of the Tax Reform Bills submitted months ago by President Bola Tinubu, following the presentation of a report by the Senate Committee on Finance. Senate President Godswill Akpabio made the announcement during Tuesday’s plenary, shortly after Committee Chairman, Senator Sani Musa, laid the report before the chamber. Akpabio urged […]

Why Are Nigeria’s Children Starving? UNICEF Rings Alarm Bells

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised the alarm over Nigeria’s child malnutrition crisis, stating that the country bears the highest burden in Africa. In a report published on its website on Tuesday, UNICEF revealed that an estimated two million Nigerian children suffer from severe acute malnutrition, yet only 20 per cent of them […]

EFCC Justifies Detention of VeryDarkMan, Cites Financial Crime Allegations

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of popular rights activist and social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). In a statement posted on its official X handle on Tuesday, the anti-graft agency said Otse was apprehended following multiple petitions alleging serious financial misconduct. According to the […]

FEC Approves ‘Nigeria First’ Policy to Boost Local Industry

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a new policy aimed at prioritising the use of locally made goods and services in all government procurements. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this on Monday following the FEC meeting held in Abuja. According to the minister, the ‘Nigeria First’ policy will soon be […]

Is 200 the New Barrier? JAMB Reveals Shocking 2025 UTME Statistics

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the official statistics for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), revealing that more than 1.5 million of the 1.95 million candidates scored below 200 out of a possible 400. In a post shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, JAMB stated that […]

World Bank to FG: Shield Poor from Inflation, Use Reforms to Boost Livelihoods

The World Bank has urged the Federal Government to prioritise reforms that protect the country’s poorest citizens from rising inflation and to enhance the livelihoods of all Nigerians through increased access to productive employment. This recommendation was contained in the Bank’s Poverty and Equity Brief for Nigeria, published in April 2025 and obtained on Monday. […]

FG Moves to Tackle ₦4 Trillion Debt Owed Gencos

The Federal Government has commenced negotiations with power Generation Companies (Gencos) to outline a repayment plan for the ₦4 trillion debt owed to them. This was disclosed in a statement by Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations to the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu. Adelabu met with the Chairmen of […]

CAN Condemns Killings, Urges Dialogue and National Unity

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the ongoing violence across the country and urged citizens to shun actions that could further destabilise Nigeria. CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, raised concerns on Sunday following a surge in brutal attacks in the Middle Belt region, especially in Benue, Gombe, and Plateau states. He stressed the […]

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