Nigeria’s Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) recorded its largest quarterly revenue distribution in the third quarter of 2025, with total disbursements climbing to ₦6 trillion, reflecting a sharp increase in shared income across the federation. However, the record inflow also raises concerns over fiscal sustainability as crude oil prices soften and production levels decline ahead […]
Cold room business owners in parts of Benin City have raised strong concerns over a sudden and steep increase in electricity charges imposed on them by the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC). The operators, who fall under the umbrella of the Cold Room/Landlord Operators of Upper Lawsni Feeder, staged a protest following what they described […]
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China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, began his 2026 African diplomatic tour in January with visits to Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, followed by Somalia, Tanzania, and Lesotho. This sequence of destinations is not coincidental nor ceremonial. Instead, it represents a deliberate and carefully designed engagement strategy that reflects Beijing’s long-term approach to Africa—one built on continuity, […]
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Two individuals who survived the deadly assault on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, have given emotional testimonies before a Federal High Court in Abuja, describing the chaos and trauma that followed the 2022 attack which claimed about 40 lives. The witnesses appeared in court during the ongoing trial of five suspects accused […]
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Turkey has officially expressed interest in being included in Nigeria’s electronic visa (e-visa) framework as part of efforts to simplify travel processes and strengthen commercial, diplomatic, and investment relationships between both nations. This request was presented on Tuesday during a formal courtesy visit by the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, to Nigeria’s Minister of […]
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Pastor Isaac Oyedepo, the founder of Isaac Oyedepo Evangelistic Ministries, has revealed that his ministry will commence weekly Sunday worship services in Abuja, with a unique spiritual directive — offerings will not be collected. The announcement was made during an online broadcast monitored and reported by Church Times on Tuesday. In the message, which was […]
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China has announced that its total trade activities reached an unprecedented level in 2025, even as shipments to the United States weakened following increased tariffs imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking at a press briefing in Beijing on Wednesday, China’s Vice Minister of Customs, Wang Jun, disclosed that the country’s overall trade value […]
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The Federal Government has proposed a massive ₦3.23 trillion allocation for the construction and rehabilitation of federal roads in the 2026 national budget, reflecting a significant increase in capital expenditure on transport infrastructure. This move signals a renewed determination by the government to address long-standing road challenges, complete inherited highway projects, and restore key transport […]
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A prominent figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ladan Salihu, has expressed deep concern over the worsening state of multidimensional poverty in Nigeria under the current administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Salihu made this assertion on Tuesday while featuring as a guest on “Prime Time,” a current affairs programme aired on Arise Television, […]
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The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has issued a directive for the immediate release of students who were genuinely involved in the recent protest in Edo State. This disclosure was made by the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, during a televised interview on Politics Today, a current affairs […]
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German Bundesliga side RB Leipzig have officially finalized the acquisition of highly rated Nigerian winger, Sani Suleiman, according to reports from LMSINT MEDIA. The promising wide attacker made the switch to the Red Bull Arena from Slovakian outfit AS Trenčín, marking a major step forward in his rapidly developing football career. At just 19 years […]
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Former Rivers State Governor, Dr. Peter Odili, has publicly reaffirmed his unwavering support for the current governor of the state, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, amid the ongoing political tension in Rivers State. Speaking during a public gathering held in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, Odili described Governor Fubara as the legitimate political leader of Rivers State and […]
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Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has publicly reacted to serious allegations involving an alleged $40,000 theft, describing the claims as false, misleading, and deliberately targeted against her. The actress addressed the issue during a live broadcast, where she expressed shock over the accusations and revealed that an arrest warrant had reportedly been issued against her and […]
