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Wednesday, 23 April 2025 04:59

Water scarcity spreads, small businesses groan as Kano, Jigawa, Katsina get electricity supply for 2 hours daily

Residents of Kano, Katsina and Jigawa states have been undergoing hardship following cuts in power supply by the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO). They said in the last three days, they got power supply for between two and three hours daily. This is just as several Small-Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in the states said they were facing difficulties operating due to poor power supply and shortages. Daily Trust’s findings revealed that businesses like welding, tailoring, phone charging, ice making and other small trades have been thrown into difficulties due to the shortage in electricity supply while others don’t even receive any…

Wednesday, 23 April 2025 04:58

Niger state imposes overnight curfew in Minna amid rising insecurity

Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has declared a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Minna, the state capital, following a surge in violent attacks and killings. The curfew, effective from 6:00pm to 6:00am daily, restricts all movement, including commercial motorcycles and tricycles, during these hours. The governor announced the measure on Tuesday during an emergency security meeting with traditional leaders and security chiefs at the Government House. He emphasized that the curfew excludes medical emergencies but is necessary to address the escalating security threats in the city. Bago warned that the government would not tolerate further attacks on residents and directed local leaders—including…

Monday, 21 April 2025 08:11

Pope Francis dies @ 88, the Vatican announces

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a video statement on Monday, ending an often turbulent reign marked by division and tension as he sought to overhaul the hidebound institution. He was 88, and had recently survived a serious bout of double pneumonia. "Dear brothers and sisters, it is with profound sadness I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis," Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced on the Vatican's TV channel. "At 7:35 this morning the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father." Jorge Mario…

Monday, 21 April 2025 04:10

‘Mr. President, bring us down from this cross’ – Kukah’s passionate Easter message to Tinubu

In a powerful and moving Easter message delivered on Holy Saturday, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan Kukah, issued a passionate plea to President Bola Tinubu to rescue Nigerians from the deepening crises plaguing the country. Drawing on the Christian metaphor of the cross, Kukah painted a sobering picture of a nation bleeding under the weight of insecurity, poverty, and disillusionment. Titled “Mr. President: Please Bring Us Down from This Cross,” the message likened the suffering of Nigerians to the crucifixion of Christ, asserting that while Tinubu did not create the crises, he now bears the…

Sunday, 20 April 2025 05:07

Danjuma charges Nigerians to defend themselves against bandits and terrorists

Former Minister of Defence, Retired General TY Danjuma, has renewed his call for Nigerians to take proactive steps in defending themselves, warning that the country’s security crisis cannot be resolved by the government alone. Speaking during an Easter gathering held in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State to appreciate his staff, partners, and affiliated companies, Danjuma stressed that the rising tide of violence from bandits and terrorists demands a collective response. “If our people do not stand up and defend themselves, bandits and terrorists will take over our society,” Danjuma warned, urging citizens to adopt self-defence measures as a…

Friday, 18 April 2025 04:45

70 per cent of Nigerians hold grievances against government – Report

A new study by the Edelman Trust Barometer, released in Lagos on Wednesday, reveals widespread discontent among Nigerians, with 70% accusing the government of deliberately misleading citizens. The report also highlights growing resentment toward the wealthy, with 74% blaming the rich for exacerbating the country’s economic struggles. The annual survey, which measures public trust in government, businesses, NGOs, and media, found that 62% of Nigerians believe the wealthy evade fair taxation, while 52% now support aggressive activism to drive systemic change. A Crisis of Trust and Grievance Marking its 25th anniversary, the 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer—titled “Trust and the Crisis…

Thursday, 17 April 2025 04:36

Sultan calls Social Media ‘terrorist organisation’, echoing govt's push for clamp down

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has likened social media to a "terrorist organisation," calling for decisive action against its role in spreading misinformation. His remarks come amid repeated efforts by the Nigerian government, particularly the National Assembly, to impose stricter controls—and even criminal penalties—on social media usage. Speaking on Tuesday at the seventh executive committee meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council in Maiduguri, the Sultan warned that fabricated stories circulating online could worsen Nigeria’s fragile security situation. "What happened has happened. It can’t come and be through social media. That’s one terrorist organisation…social media. Social media is…

Thursday, 17 April 2025 04:32

FAAC: FG, states, LGs share N1.6trn for March

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) distributed N1.578 trillion among the Federal Government, states and Local Government Councils (LGCs) for March, 2025. A communiqué issued by Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), detailed the revenue sharing at April's FAAC meeting in Abuja. The N1.578 trillion revenue comprised N931.325 billion in statutory revenue, N593.750 billion from Value Added Tax (VAT), N24.971 billion from Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL), and N28.711 billion from Exchange Difference revenue. Total gross revenue available in March was N2.411 trillion. After deductions of N85.376 billion…

Wednesday, 16 April 2025 03:37

Nigeria’s inflation climbed to 24.23% in March as economic crisis deepens

Nigeria's annual inflation rate rose to 24.23 percent in March from 23.18 percent in February 2025, according to data released Tuesday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The March headline inflation rate showed a concerning increase of 1.05 percentage points compared to February figures. On a month-on-month basis, headline inflation in March reached 3.90 percent, a significant jump from February's 2.04 percent. This indicates that the rate at which average prices are increasing accelerated substantially in March compared to the previous month. The NBS report highlighted that food inflation—a critical indicator affecting most Nigerian households—stood at 21.79 percent year-on-year…

Wednesday, 16 April 2025 03:36

Nigeria’s external debt service to hit $5.2bn in 2025 - Fitch

Fitch, a global rating agency, has projected that Nigeria’s external debt service bill will increase to $5.2 billion this year. According to the Debt Management Office (DMO), Nigeria’s external debt service was $1.07 billion as at December 2024. In its rating commentary on Nigeria, published on April 11, the credit rating firm said the service bill would rise further in 2025. “Government external debt service is moderate but expected to rise to USD5.2 billion in 2025 (with USD4.5 billion of amortisations, including a USD1.1 billion Eurobond repayment due in November 2025), from USD4.7 billion in 2024, and fall to USD3.5…

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Wednesday, 16 April 2025 03:35

FG declares public holidays for Easter celebrations

The Federal Government has announced Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, as public holidays in observance of Good Friday and Easter Monday. The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued on Wednesday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani. Tunji-Ojo extended his felicitations to Christians nationwide, urging them to reflect on the significance of Easter, which embodies the virtues of love, sacrifice, and redemption exemplified by Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection. He called on Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for the nation’s peace, unity, and sustained progress. Additionally, the minister…

Wednesday, 16 April 2025 03:33

Defend yourselves against killers, Plateau gov tells communities after fresh attacks

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has called for communal self-defense following a wave of deadly attacks by suspected armed herders, which have left over 100 people dead in Bassa Local Government Area in recent weeks. The latest assault occurred early Monday in Zike and Kimakpa communities of Kwall District, Irigwe Chiefdom, where gunmen killed at least 50 people and razed homes. Governor Mutfwang, who visited the affected areas on Tuesday, lamented that insecurity has stifled development in the state. "We invested heavily in security technology upon assuming office, yet terrorism and insurgency continue to slow our progress," Mutfwang said. "Our…

Tuesday, 15 April 2025 04:59

Nigeria implements key AfCFTA trade agreement, eliminating tariffs on 90% of African goods

Nigeria has officially submitted its ECOWAS schedule of tariff offers to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) secretariat, marking a significant step in the country's participation in continental trade integration. The newly gazetted trade commitment establishes zero-duty access for 90 percent of goods traded within Africa, a move that provides clarity and certainty for businesses engaging in cross-border commerce throughout the continent. Industry, Trade and Investment Minister Jumoke Oduwole announced the development Monday on social media, confirming that Nigeria submitted the signed ECOWAS tariff offer during the AfCFTA ministerial meeting in Kinshasa. "As Nigeria commences its implementation review of…

Monday, 14 April 2025 03:51

US court orders FBI, DEA to release Tinubu investigation files; Presidency downplays ruling

A United States District Court has ordered major US law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), to release documents relating to a decades-old investigation into Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. Judge Beryl Howell of the District Court for the District of Columbia issued the ruling, stating that the agencies’ refusal to confirm or deny the existence of such records—known as a “Glomar response”—was “neither logical nor plausible,” particularly given the public disclosures already made over the years. The ruling follows a lawsuit filed in June 2023 by American transparency advocate Aaron Greenspan under the Freedom of…

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