President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated a high-level presidential committee to oversee preparations for Nigeria’s forthcoming National Population and Housing Census. The initiative marks a critical step toward modernising national data collection, almost two decades after the country’s last census in 2006. The inauguration was announced via a statement by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, at the State…

National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the South-South, Chief Dan Orbih, has stated that FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, is not the root of the party’s internal challenges. According to Orbih, the real issues stem from individuals who repeatedly vie for presidential tickets without adhering to the constitutional provisions of the party. Speaking during the official handover of a new PDP state secretariat—which he personally donated—Orbih emphasised…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has assured Nigerians that efforts are ongoing to recover funds lost to CryptoBank Exchange (CBEX), a now-collapsed digital investment platform accused of defrauding investors of approximately N1.3 trillion. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale emphasized that the agency had previously warned the public about the risks of Ponzi schemes. “You’ll recall that on March 11 this year, the…

Tragedy struck once again in Benue State on Tuesday evening as suspected herdsmen launched a deadly attack on Otobi community in Akpa district, Otukpo Local Government Area. The attack, which began around 5:30 p.m., left at least seven people dead, several others wounded, and many homes razed. According to eyewitness accounts from members of a local security response team, the attackers stormed the village without warning, targeting residents and setting…

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed a total of ₦1.578 trillion among the three tiers of government for the month of March 2025. This was disclosed in a communiqué released by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa, on Saturday. According to the communiqué, the total distributable revenue comprised ₦931.325 billion in statutory revenue and ₦593.750 billion from Value…

Despite numerous warnings from financial authorities and experts, Nigerians continue to fall prey to Ponzi schemes promising unrealistic returns. From the infamous MMM to the recent collapse of CBEX, here’s a look at some of the most notable scams that have drained billions from citizens over the past decade: 1. MMM Nigeria (2016)Arguably the most notorious Ponzi scheme in Nigerian history, MMM promised 30% returns within 30 days. It attracted…

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately suspend his ongoing retreat in France and return to Nigeria to confront the escalating insecurity across the country. In a strongly worded post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, April 16, Obi highlighted the deteriorating security situation, claiming that more than 150 Nigerians have been killed in the two weeks since President…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched a full-scale investigation into the collapse of CryptoBank Exchange (CBEX), a digital investment platform accused of defrauding investors of up to ₦1.3 trillion (approximately $847 million). The platform, operated by a network of foreign nationals and Nigerian collaborators, reportedly crashed on Monday, locking thousands of users out of their accounts and demanding fresh deposits before access could be restored. Confirming the…

To mark the Easter Day celebration for Christian believers, the Federal Government (FG), while urging Nigerians to pray for peace and unity, declared Friday and Monday as public holidays. This information was shared on Tuesday by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who noted the significance of the celebration, highlighting the sacrifice and teachings of Jesus Christ. Easter is usually celebrated to commemorate the resurrection of the Messiah, Jesus…

By Alade Adisa The Manufacturers’ Association of Nigeria (MAN) in a statement on Tuesday warned that the imposition of tariff hike by the United States on Nigerian products threatens the execution of the country’s 2025 budget; and the achievement of the potential benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. In the statement by the Director General of MAN, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, the groups said the tariff hike would…

Eric Danlami, a survivor of Sunday night’s attack in the Zike hamlet, Kwall District, Irigwe Chiefdom of Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State, has narrated how his sister was killed. Danlami revealed that the attackers invaded the hamlet at midnight while they were fast asleep. He said the sound of gunfire and the ensuing pandemonium woke them. He further disclosed how his elder brother, along with some of his children,…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has cautioned that the absence of media and information literacy among public officials leaves them highly susceptible to fake news, misinformation, and disinformation. Speaking at the opening of the second Spokespersons Summit on Tuesday in Abuja, the Minister stressed that the ability to critically assess media content is no longer optional in today’s information-driven society. The summit, organised by the Nigerian…