Olusegun Odunewu

The Nigerian naira maintained stability during the fourth trading session of the week, despite the US dollar index reaching a two-year high.

Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has been released from the Kuje Custodial Centre after fulfilling the stringent bail conditions set by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama, Abuja.

The Convener of the National Opposition Movement Coalition (NOMC), Otunba Segun Showunmi, has emphasized the need for ordinary Nigerians to spearhead the selection of the nation’s next president.

At least 17 people have reportedly lost their lives and several others sustained injuries during a stampede that occurred on Saturday at a rice distribution event organized by the Obijackson Foundation in Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area, Anambra State.

In a move that has sparked widespread optimism, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) recently announced a reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).

In a span of just one week, Nigeria experienced three tragic stampedes, collectively claiming over 50 lives and leaving dozens more injured.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised concerns about the proposed 2025 federal budget, describing it as inadequate to address Nigeria’s economic challenges and stimulate sustainable growth.

In a scathing critique of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Prince Adewole Adebayo, former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has described the government’s economic team as uncoordinated and lacking fundamental understanding of economics.

As the festive season approaches, Nigerians face a challenging holiday period, grappling with a record-high transport inflation rate of 30.54% in November 2024.

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