The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a separatist group that seeks to create an independent state of Biafra in the South-East region of Nigeria, has announced the end of its sit-at-home order that was imposed every Monday since August 9, 2021. The order was meant to protest the arrest and…

Lagos State Government Slashes Transport Fares by 50% to Ease Subsidy Removal Burden The Lagos State Government has announced a 50% reduction in the fares of all its transport systems, including buses, ferries, and rail, as a palliative measure to cushion the effects of the fuel subsidy removal by the…

President Tinubu has ordered a review of the controversial N8,000 Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) scheme, following widespread protests and criticism from various stakeholders. The CCT, which was launched last month as part of the government’s efforts to alleviate poverty and boost the economy, provides a monthly cash payment of N8,000…

Nigerians are facing another round of hardship as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased the pump price of petrol, also known as Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), from N537 to N617 per litre at some of its filling stations in Abuja¹². The new price is expected to be…

Former Zamfara Governor Defends Marriage To 15-Year-Old Girl Senator Ahmad Yerima, a former governor of Zamfara State, has defended his marriage to a 15-year-old Egyptian girl in 2010, saying she is now doing her master’s degree. Yerima, who was 49 years old when he married the minor, said he did…