Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has warned that a return to fuel subsidies could trigger capital flight, erode investor confidence and send the naira tumbling to between N3,000 and N4,000 against the US dollar. Oyedele gave the warning on Monday, October 19, while speaking at the International Monetary…
Isaac Fayose has criticised supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC), claiming that even those defending President Bola Tinubu’s administration are feeling the impact of Nigeria’s economic hardship. In a video shared online, Fayose said he recently announced a ₦1 million giveaway, inviting interested Nigerians to submit their account numbers. According to him, more than…
Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has dismissed a N120 million fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, against the Department of State Services (DSS) and three other respondents. The court dismissed the suit for lacking merit and substance, as constituted by the plaintiff. Justice Oriji…
Mr Real’s comments have sparked a debate about men who choose not to have children, with the singer suggesting that he finds the decision more understandable when it comes from a woman. However, choosing not to have children is a personal decision for both men and women. Some people may prioritise their careers, finances, freedom…
Nollywood actress Adunni Ade has lost her mother. The actress announced the sad news on Monday, October 19, revealing that her mother passed away on Sunday, October 18, after a prolonged battle with illness. Sharing photos of her late mother, Adunni expressed her grief in an emotional tribute, while submitting to the will of Almighty…
Two senior police officers attached to the Abia State Police Command were killed, while three others sustained injuries after gunmen attacked the Uratta Divisional Police Headquarters in Aba, Abia State, at about 2 a.m. on Saturday, October 17. Reports indicate that the attackers used explosives to destroy part of the station building and set…
Comedian Klinton Cod has criticised singer Timi Dakolo over his recent appeal to Nigerians not to turn political differences into personal enmity ahead of the 2027 general elections. As the 2027 elections draw closer, political discussions are expected to intensify, with Nigerians assessing the performance of the current administration and debating whether to support…
A nurse identified as Taiwo Godwin Ayodeji has reportedly died following an asthma attack at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, with a colleague alleging that oxygen was not administered despite his worsening condition. An eyewitness who spoke to SaharaReporters said Ayodeji, who was reportedly a known asthma patient, was taken to the hospital after experiencing…
Nigerian doctors have reacted after TVC reporter Riyah Abdul criticised healthcare workers for embarking on a strike on the day late gospel singer Toluwanisings reportedly slumped and required urgent medical attention. Recall that on Wednesday, October 14, the late gospel artiste reportedly slumped at his residence in Ibadan and was rushed to several hospitals…
British journalist Lowri Turner has called on the UK government to reduce foreign aid to Nigeria, questioning the accountability of funds sent to the country. In a video that has gone viral, Turner, while speaking on a Channel 5 programme in the UK, challenged the rationale behind the £136 million reportedly allocated to Nigeria annually.…
