FG EXCEEDS 2025 BORROWING TARGET BY 55.6% — ECONOMISTS SOUND ALARM ON DEBT SPIRAL
🧮 The Math Behind the Mayhem Fresh figures from the Debt Management Office show ₦15.8 trillion raised from domestic investors and ₦1.56 trillion from foreign......
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FG URGES CALM AS SOYINKA, NORTHERN GROUPS REJECT U.S. THREATS
The Federal Government has appealed for calm after U.S. President Donald Trump’s explosive “Christian genocide” remark sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s diplomatic and religious space. Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, clerics, and northern groups denounced the claim as reckless, warning it could ignite sectarian divides and complicate Tinubu’s international balancing act....
Oyo Teacher Beaten to Death by Students Over Gambling Sparks National Outrage
The death of Oyo teacher Mr. Fatai Adegoke, allegedly beaten by students he caught gambling, has sparked widespread outrage across Nigeria’s education community. Conflicting reports between the NUT and school officials have deepened confusion over the true cause of his death, reviving urgent calls for stronger classroom discipline and teacher protection laws....
Nigeria Pushes Back as Trump’s Genocide Warning Deepens Faith and Diplomatic Divides
Days after U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning over “Christian genocide” in Nigeria, reactions continue to shape global diplomacy and domestic politics. From the NSCIA’s firm rejection to PFN’s emotional defense, and Tinubu’s cautious diplomacy, Nigeria’s response reveals a complex mix of faith, sovereignty, and soft-power maneuvering in a tense international climate....
Senate Uncovers $303bn Crude Oil Diversion Under NNPC’s Defunct DSDP Scheme
A Forensic Shockwave in Nigeria’s Oil Heartland Nigeria’s Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Oil Theft has revealed staggering losses from crude oil diversions worth more than......
Soludo’s Anambra Victory Sparks Political Storm as ADC, APC Cry Vote-Buying and INEC Silence
Governor Charles Soludo’s sweeping re-election in Anambra has triggered a wave of outrage and warnings over Nigeria’s democratic integrity. Opposition parties allege unprecedented vote-buying, institutional complacency, and voter intimidation. While President Tinubu hails Soludo’s “visionary leadership,” critics call the exercise a cash-driven bazaar, raising fears for the 2027 general elections....
OPS, Labour Reject N20,000 Note Proposal — Warn of Inflation Explosion
Nigeria’s business and labour groups have rejected the Central Bank’s reported plan to introduce a ₦20,000 note, describing it as an inflationary trap that could worsen the cost-of-living crisis. The Organised Private Sector (OPS) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) say the move contradicts the cashless policy and risks devaluing the naira further....
World Bank Sets December 16 Approval for Nigeria’s $1bn Investment & Jobs Loan
The World Bank has set December 16 for the approval of a $1 billion Development Policy Financing package for Nigeria. The facility — half credit, half loan — will support economic reforms, private investment, and job creation under the Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration programme. Analysts say it marks renewed global confidence in Tinubu’s reforms....
Tinubu Orders Immediate Resolution of Resident Doctors’ Strike — 19 Demands Under Review
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Ministry of Health to ensure that striking resident doctors return to work immediately. The strike, which has paralysed tertiary hospitals nationwide, stems from unresolved wage, training, and welfare issues. Minister of State for Health Dr. Iziaq Salako says 19 demands are being addressed, including arrears, manpower shortages, and infrastructure gaps....
Chad Closes Border with Nigeria Amid US Invasion Rumours
The Chadian government has sealed its border with Nigeria, citing security threats and alleged U.S. military activity in West Africa. President Mahamat Idriss Déby ordered a complete lockdown of border corridors, deploying tanks and troops after reports of terrorist movements from northern Nigeria. The move heightens regional tension and triggers renewed diplomatic unease....