Britain’s annual inflation rate climbed sharply to 3.5 percent in April 2025, up from 2.6 percent in March, surpassing analysts’ expectations of a rise to 3.3 percent, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) reached its highest level since January 2024, driven primarily by […]
The Nigeria Youth Forum (NYF) has pinpointed systemic corruption as the main cause of Nigeria’s escalating food insecurity crisis, warning that over 25 million Nigerians could face acute hunger without urgent intervention. In a statement released on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, NYF National President Comrade Toriah Olajide Filani expressed alarm over the diversion of agricultural […]
Dr. Ikechukwu Ezeugwu, the immediate past Deputy Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly, announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday, May 18, 2025. In a letter addressed to the PDP Chairman of Udunedum Ward in Udenu Local Government Area, Ezeugwu accused the party of deliberate wrongdoings, labeling its operations […]
A wave of deadly attacks by herdsmen, bandits, and kidnappers over the weekend of May 17–18, 2025, left at least 33 people dead and several injured across Benue, Imo, Kebbi, Ondo, and Kogi states, exacerbating Nigeria’s ongoing security crisis. The incidents, reported by Vanguard and The Nation, highlight the persistent threat of armed groups exploiting […]
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of prolonging the Ukraine conflict through deliberate delays, stating that Putin “must pay the price for avoiding peace.” In a statement issued on Friday, May 16, 2025, ahead of the European Political Community (EPC) summit in Tirana, Albania, Starmer described Putin’s tactics of “dithering […]
Overview of Recent Terror Attacks Nigeria is facing a renewed surge of violence from Boko Haram, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), and armed bandits, claiming over 300 lives across Zamfara, Sokoto, Plateau, Borno, and Benue states between April and May 2025. The attacks, marked by coordinated assaults, roadside bombs, and abductions, have heightened […]
The admission of errors in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has elicited strong reactions from prominent Nigerians, including Peter Obi, Oby Ezekwesili, Osita Chidoka, the Education Rights Campaign (ERC), the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), and the House of Representatives. The glitches, affecting 379,997 […]
Suitable Title: Harnessing Blockchain for Africa’s Financial Future: Insights from Ledig Technologies In an exclusive interview with Ledig Technologies, a trailblazing fintech company leveraging blockchain to enhance financial inclusion across Africa, executives Chiagozie Iwu (Head of Product and Technologies) and Victoria Ogebe (Head of Admin and Compliance) shared their vision, successes, and strategies for overcoming […]
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring every Nigerian has access to quality eye care without financial hardship. Speaking on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the Eyeball Summit in Abuja, organized by the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria (ODORBN), […]
The Anambra State Commissioner for Women’s Affairs and Social Welfare, Ify Obinabo, has raised alarm over an 18-year-old apprentice who allegedly impregnated 10 girls within five months, sparking widespread concern and calls for intervention. In a live social media video on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, Obinabo detailed the case, which was reported to her office […]