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Inflation Drops Slightly To 15.06% In February

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday said its Consumer Price Index (CPI) report that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased marginally to 15.06 per cent in February 2026. According to the report, the CPI rose to 130.0 in February 2026 from 127.4 in January, reflecting a 2.6-point increase within the month. The report noted...
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UNICEF Calls For Urgent Upgrade Of Public Schools

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on government authorities to urgently upgrade public schools across Nigeria in order to salvage and restore the declining standard of education in the country, especially in the northern region. UNICEF expressed concern that the deteriorating condition of public schools continues to affect the quality of learning and...
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APC Pressuring INEC To Recognise Nafiu Bala As Chairman

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused powerful figures within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of pressuring the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise Mr Nafiu Bala Gombe, an expelled member of the party, as ADC National Chairman. ADC, in a statement by the National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, said it is...
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NRC Clarifies Asham Train Incident

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has clarified that the incident involving a train along the Asham axis earlier on Monday, 16 March, 2026 was not a derailment, contrary to some media reports circulating online. In a statement issued after the incident, by the Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), Kayode Opeifa, the corporation...
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How M’East War Threatens Nigerian Business Sustainability, By CPPE

A drawn out war in the Middle East risks piling pressures on Nigeria’s fragile business sector, further unsettling investors, says the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE). With manufacturers facing renewed pressures from skyrocketing fuel prices, worsening electricity supply and inflation, the group fears the effects on profit margins will impact business sustainability,...
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Fani-Kayode Tackles Dele Momodu Over Tinubu Remarks

Former aviation minister and Nigeria’s ambassador to Germany, Femi Fani-Kayode has criticised media entrepreneur and politician, Dele Momodu for comparing President Bola Tinubu to former military ruler Sani Abacha. Fani-Kayode, in a statement on Monday, 16 March, 2026 described the comparison as a reflection of “cognitive dissonance.” He noted that the remarks were unfair to...
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ADC Suspends Ward Chairman, 2 Others Over Ireti Kingibe’s Purported Suspension

The FCT chapter of African Democratic Congress (ADC) yesterday suspended three executive members from Wuse Ward in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) for allegedly spearheading the controversial suspension of Senator Ireti Kingibe. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Kingibe currently represents FCT at the Senate. The suspended executive members include: the ward Chairman,...
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BBNaija: I Never Wanted To Have Children

Former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate Queen Mercy Atang has opened up on her fears, saying she was once scared of going through childbirth. In a Mother’s Day message on her social media page, Queen Atang said the idea of childbirth terrified her, but now she is grateful to God for the experience. Queen Mercy...
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Why I Don’t Parade My Husband On Social Media- Kiekie

Nigerian actress and content creator, Oluwabunmi Adeaga-Ilori, popularly known as Kiekie, has finally opened up on her decision to keep her husband’s life away from social media. In a recent interview with Chude Jideonwo, the fashionista explained that her Instagram presence primarily showcases her work, comedy skits, and brand promotions. READ ALSO: According to her,...
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