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Dr Matthew Verghis, Country Director, World Bank Nigeria, has called on the Federal Government to reduce inflation, particularly food inflation, to bridge the gap between policy and people. Verghis said this based on the World Bank’s latest Nigeria Development Update (NDU) report, titled: “From Policy to People: Bringing the Reforms Gains Home” in Abuja on Wednesday. He said the NDU report showed that Nigeria had made significant strides in stabilising its economy. According to Verghis, growth has picked up, revenues has risen, debt indicators are improving, the foreign exchange market is stabilising, reserves are rising and inflation is finally beginning…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Wednesday screened 176 exceptional underage candidates who scored high marks in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The screening, designed to ensure that only outstanding and well-prepared candidates below the age of 16 are considered for admission into tertiary institutions for the 2025/2026 academic session, was conducted by experts put together by the exam body. Speaking with journalists in Abuja, the Chairman of the Abuja Centre for the screening of under-16 candidates, Prof. Taoheed Adedoja, expressed satisfaction with the smooth conduct of the exercise, which was also held simultaneously in Owerri…

President Bola Tinubu has accepted Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s departure as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission following the expiration of his second term in office. Mr Yakubu was first appointed in November 2015 as the 14th chairman of the commission for an initial term of five years. The appointment, which was renewed in 2020, has now expired due to the passage of time. President Tinubu thanked Mr Yakubu for his services to the nation and his efforts to sustain Nigeria’s democracy, particularly through the organisation of free and fair elections throughout his two-term tenure. President Tinubu also directed that Mr Yakubu…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has demanded justice over the recent Christian killings in Nigeria, calling on authorities to address the growing religious violence in Nigeria. The association also clarified its position on the claims of a “Christian genocide” in the country, stressing that while many Christian communities have suffered violent attacks, its advocacy has always been guided by justice, peace, and truth. The association’s position was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh. The clarification followed recent comments by United States Senator Ted Cruz, who accused Nigerian authorities of orchestrating…

Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Geoffrey Nnaji, has revealed that he resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet to protect his integrity and prevent distractions to the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He had resigned from his post on Tuesday, amid controversies surrounding academic records and allegations of certificate forgery. Nnaji, whose resignation was confirmed by the Presidency on Tuesday, said in a statement on Tuesday that he stepped down after “deep reflection and consultations with family, associates, and well-meaning Nigerians.” According to him, his exit followed “an orchestrated sustained campaign of falsehood, politically motivated, and malicious attacks” targeted…

Nigeria’s Flamingos will take on New Zealand, and Paraguay in friendly matches ahead of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The team will slug it out with New Zealand on Friday, October 10, before playing Paraguay four days later. The Flamingos will depart Abuja in the early hours of Wednesday, October 8, aboard Royal Air Maroc, as they begin the final phase of their preparations for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The team is scheduled to arrive in Morocco’s industrial and economic capital, Casablanca where they will settle into camp before heading to Rabat for the tournament proper.…

Nollywood actress Destiny Amaka has revealed that she narrowly escaped death in a ghastly car accident, just five days after burying her father. Sharing the news on Instagram, Destiny said the crash occurred while she was on her way to church. She disclosed that three people were in the vehicle, but she was the only one injured, sustaining a busted lip and a fracture in her tibia/fibula. “Yesterday morning, just five days after my Daddy’s death, while on my way to church, I was involved in a brutal car accident. There were three of us in the car, yet I…

Global Afrobeats superstars Wizkid and Asake, alongside South African sensation Tyla, have been unveiled as headliners for the Afro Nation Portugal 2026 festival. The three-day music spectacle will run from July 3 to July 5, 2026, at Praia da Rocha in the Algarve, Portugal. The star-studded lineup also includes Nigerian acts Olamide, Young Jonn, Darkoo, and American rapper Gunna, who joins as a special guest. Organizers announced the lineup following the huge success of the 2025 edition, which reinforced Afro Nation Portugal’s reputation as one of the world’s top summer destinations for African music lovers. With Wizkid, Asake, Tyla, and Gunna leading the…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa Command, has confirmed the drowning of a 15-year-old boy, Sunusi Abubakar, in a pond. The command’s spokesperson, Badaruddeen Tijjani, confirmed the incident in a statement in Dutse on Wednesday. Mr Tijjani said that Abubakar, a resident of Gabari village in Chamo district, drowned on Tuesday while swimming in a pond in the area. He said that the deceased was discovered lifeless inside a pond locally referred to as “Mahayin gidan Toro”, located about 1.5 kilometers to the north of Gabari village. “Prior to the discovery, the shoes and trousers of the…

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, yesterday launched the “Flow With Confidence” nationwide distribution of menstrual hygiene packs The initiative was designed to support schoolgirls and promote menstrual health across the country. At the launch of the initiative in Gombe State, Mrs. Tinubu described the intervention as vital to empowering young girls by “promoting knowledge, dignity, and confidence” through improved menstrual hygiene. In a statement by her Senior Special Assistant on Media, Busola Kukoyi, the First Lady said: “In today’s modern world, no girl should have to miss school because of her inability to afford sanitary products. “It is unacceptable that…