The broader economic environment is also showing encouraging signs. The World Bank says Nigeria has made meaningful progress in restoring macroeconomic stability, with inflation easing, stronger external and fiscal positions and robust growth driven largely by services.

“The responsibility for the defence of Nigeria and the protection of its citizens rests primarily with Nigerian security forces,” Uba said.

Arise News has praised LEADERSHIP Newspaper for its choice of Prince Nduka Obaigbena, founder of THISDAY and Arise News, and chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, as its Persons of the Year 2026. The recognition was highlighted during Arise News’ Morning Show programme in the “Good News” segment, which described the honour as a […]

The presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said that a well-governed, peaceful and prosperous Nigeria is in Canada’s strategic interest. Obi disclosed this on Tuesday following a meeting with Canada’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Pasquale Salvaggio, and members of his team at the invitation of the Canadian High Commission. According to […] The post Well-governed, prosperous Nigeria is in Canada’s strategic interest — Peter Obi appeared first on Tribune Online.

Any man that feels because he paid his wife’s dowry, nobody can challenge him for domestic violence, the wife should report such a man to the The post Sex without wife’s consent can attract life imprisonment — Lagos DPP appeared first on Tribune Online.

The legal action instituted by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar against the eligibility of President Bola Tinubu’s participation in the 2027 Presidential election took off on a shaky foot following the inability of the former VP to serve court process on Tinubu as required by law. At the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, […] Atiku’s suit challenging Tinubu’s eligibility for 2027 election suffers setback in court

The economy is likely to remain at the centre of the contest, with inflation, purchasing power, employment, security, infrastructure and the cost of living expected to feature prominently in campaign debates.

For his innovations in traditional medicine and his pioneering role in nanomedicine in Nigeria, Professor Martins Emeje is Public Service Person of the Year. Professor Martins Ochubiojo Emeje is a trained orthodox pharmacist who developed a keen interest in traditional medicine and heads a government agency dedicated to research and development in this area. His […]

The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Obiora Egwuatu, on Tuesday commenced proceedings in a suit seeking to stop the conduct of the 2026/2027 local government elections in Oyo State. The court ordered the plaintiff, Akinloye Olusegun Oyeniyi, to serve the originating summons on the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) and […]

President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran will immediately reciprocate if the U.S. returns to its commitments under an interim deal ‌signed in June. The post Iran pledges to reciprocate interim commitments to US appeared first on Vanguard News.

"MOSOP will never be persuaded by any form of propaganda or incitement to pursue a path that sustains the conflict when other parties to the conflict, including the federal government, are offering an opportunity for dialogue," Nsuke said. The post Oil resumption: No threats to Ogoni negotiations with FG, MOSOP affirms appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria's economy had a pretty good start to the year, with a 3.89% growth in the first quarter - its strongest in about ten years.