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Amid a global decline in trust in news media, Nigerians stand out as the most trusting audience in the world, according to the latest Digital News Report by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism. The 2025 edition of the report reveals that 68 per cent of Nigerians trust the news they consume—the highest level globally—surpassing Finland, long known for its strong media credibility, where 67 per cent of people say they trust the media. In stark contrast, only 22 per cent of people in Hungary and Greece said the same. The study notes that trust in the media…
Despite worsening poverty and institutional dysfunction, Nigerians remain among the most generous and humane people in the world — a testament to the nation’s enduring social spirit even as governments at all levels continue to fail their citizens. This paradox is starkly illustrated in the 2025 UN World Happiness Report, which ranks Nigeria 7th globally for helping strangers, placing it ahead of many wealthier nations in acts of spontaneous kindness and personal generosity. The report, produced by the University of Oxford’s Wellbeing Research Centre in partnership with Gallup and the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, covers 147 countries and evaluates…
As Nigeria grapples with alarming hunger and poverty levels highlighted by the World Bank and other international institutions, a new report has exposed the staggering rise in food prices since President Bola Tinubu assumed office in May 2023 — underscoring the worsening plight of millions of Nigerians. The report, released on Wednesday by Connected Development (CODE), revealed that the prices of key staples such as beans, rice, yam, maize, and garri have more than doubled in the past two years. Sourced from National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) data, the 2024 Annual Report titled “The Year of Active Citizen” paints a…
Off-grid and self-generated electricity in Lagos State has surpassed Nigeria’s entire grid-connected capacity, a new report by the Africa Finance Corporation has revealed, raising concerns over the growing energy access crisis in the country. It also stated that if current trends persist, the number of Africans without electricity access could stay unchanged between now and 2030. The report, titled ‘State of Africa’s Infrastructure Report 2025’, and obtained by our correspondent on Monday, noted that the continent is trapped in an energy bottleneck, with more Africans at risk of remaining without electricity by the end of the decade unless urgent action…
There are strong indications that the Federal Government's ambitious scheme to transition Nigeria's vehicle transportation industry from petrol to gas has collapsed into a nationwide crisis. Industry stakeholders told Financial Vanguard that initial enthusiasm has been completely overtaken by frustration due to severe supply shortages and woefully inadequate infrastructure across the country. They revealed that the scarcity of refill facilities and gas itself has become a nightmare for users and investors, forcing many to abandon the scheme entirely. The product shortage comes ironically against the backdrop of adequate petrol supply nationwide, a situation that has started luring gas users back…
Nigeria's security situation has dramatically deteriorated during President Bola Tinubu's first two years in office, with armed groups and bandits killing more than 10,000 people across seven states, according to a comprehensive investigation by Amnesty International. The human rights organization documented at least 10,217 deaths between May 2023 and May 2025 in Benue, Edo, Katsina, Kebbi, Plateau, Sokoto, and Zamfara states. Benue State recorded the highest casualties with 6,896 deaths, while Plateau State saw 2,630 people killed during this period. New Armed Groups Emerge The security landscape has become increasingly complex with the emergence of new militant organizations, including Lakurawa…
Nigeria's southeast region has suffered devastating economic and human losses totaling N7.6 trillion ($4.79 billion) and over 700 deaths during four years of sit-at-home protests enforced by the banned separatist group Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), according to a new intelligence report. The comprehensive study by SBM Intelligence, titled 'Four Years of Disruption', reveals how what began as a symbolic protest demanding the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu has evolved into a prolonged crisis marked by violence, economic collapse, and widespread fear across the predominantly Igbo region. Economic Devastation Across Five States The sit-at-home orders, which began in August…
The Nigerian Hypertension Society (NHS) has raised the alarm that only about 10 percent of Nigerians living with hypertension are currently receiving treatment for the condition. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the NHS President, Simeon Isezuo, to mark World Hypertension Day, observed annually on May 17. He also revealed that less than 2.5 percent of people with hypertension in Nigeria have successfully brought their blood pressure under control. Despite the high prevalence of hypertension—affecting nearly one in three adults in urban areas and one in four in rural areas—Isezuo said that public awareness and proper management of…
Nigeria is experiencing the continent's most severe food security crisis, with 31.8 million people suffering from acute food shortages in 2024, according to a newly released global assessment. This figure represents not only Africa's highest total but also ranks among the world's most severe food emergencies. The Global Report on Food Crises, jointly published by the Global Network Against Food Crises, UNICEF, and the Food Security Information Network, identifies Nigeria as the country with the sharpest increase in food insecurity worldwide last year. An additional 6.9 million Nigerians fell into acute food insecurity during 2024—accounting for nearly a quarter (23%)…
Former Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States was selected Thursday by the papal conclave to succeed Pope Francis and lead the Roman Catholic Church. The new pontiff, who has taken the name Leo XIV, is the first American pope. But what else do we know about him? Prevost, 69, was born in Chicago on Sept. 14, 1955. His father, Louis Marius Prevost, a school administrator and World War II naval veteran, was of French and Italian descent; his mother, Mildred Martinez, descended from Creole people of color in New Orleans. In addition to English, the new pope speaks…
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June 24, 2025

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Tinubu, June 12, and the battle for memory: Lamido accuses, Presidency fires back

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Nigerian company to make HIV, malaria test kits locally

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May 13, 2025

Nigeria's Flying Eagles qualify for World Cup after dramatic win over Senegal

Nigeria's U-20 national football team, the Flying Eagles, have secured their place at the 2025…

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