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Minister Doro States New National Poverty Intelligence Lab Will Modernize Nigeria’s Poverty Strategy
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Dr. Bernard Doro has unveiled the National Poverty Intelligence Lab to modernize Nigeria's approach to poverty reduction through data-driven evidence and coordinated humanitarian systems.
Sokoto residents obstruct major road to protest persistent bandit violence
Sokoto residents blocked the Bodinga-Sokoto highway to protest against fresh bandit attacks that have caused deaths, displacement, and missing persons across several communities.
Budget Expert Clarifies Chief of Staff Lacks Financial Power Following PFIPC Controversy
Budget expert Joseph Oriowo explains that the Chief of Staff has no budgetary authority, dismissing claims that Femi Gbajabiamila illicitly inserted a non-existent agency into the national budget.
Rufai Oseni questions David Umahi regarding Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project timeline
Arise TV's Rufai Oseni criticized Minister of Works David Umahi for completing the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway's Environmental Impact Assessment well after construction had already begun.
Omoyele Sowore Claims Persecution Over Anti-Corruption Stance
African Action Congress presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore claims his recent legal battles are a form of retaliation by the ruling class for his stance against corruption.
NDC demands Femi Gbajabiamila’s dismissal over alleged fake agency scandal
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has urged President Tinubu to remove his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, amid allegations involving a non-existent government agency and the sale of public appointments.
Mastercard Report Finds 81% of Nigerian Small Businesses Optimistic About Future Growth
A new report from Mastercard indicates that 81% of Nigerian small business owners are optimistic about the upcoming year, fueled by a strong emphasis on digital payment adoption and strategic growth planning.
Adesina Attributes Nigeria’s Stagnation to Corruption and Ineffective Leadership
Former presidential aide Femi Adesina contends that Nigeria's vast potential remains untapped due to pervasive corruption and a history of ineffective political leadership.
Sam Amadi Claims NYSC Has Lost Its Effectiveness
Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social Thought and Politics, argues the NYSC has become obsolete and recommends major reforms due to safety concerns and elite manipulation.
Atiku Demands Tinubu Initiate Independent Probe Into PFIPC Scandal Within One Week
Atiku Abubakar has given President Tinubu one week to order an independent probe into the PFIPC fraud, arguing that the government cannot blame a single individual for systemic failures that enabled the scandal.