By: Oluwaseun Lawal Good news? Nigeria’s headline inflation rate dropped to 21.88% in July 2025, down from 22.22% in June. That’s the fourth straight month of disinflation this year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The NBS report, out Friday, says this July figure is 0.34% lower than June’s. And compared to last…
By: Oluwaseun Lawal Twelve Nigerian workers, just back from the Central African Republic, have shared chilling stories of abuse and neglect. Their Chinese employers? They say it was nothing short of horrible — even dehumanizing. These men were rescued after a video of their plight went viral, catching the nation’s attention. They arrived in Abuja,…
By: Oluwaseun Lawal Big numbers ahead in the Federal Capital Territory. INEC just announced that 637 hopefuls will be contesting for 68 seats in the 2026 Area Council elections. That’s six chairmanship spots and 62 councillorship positions spread across the six area councils. Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and head of Information and Voter Education,…
By: Oluwaseun Lawal The countdown is on. INEC says it’s all systems go for the by-elections happening this Saturday, August 16, 2025. They’re covering 16 constituencies across 12 states — a big deal. Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and head of Information and Voter Education, spilled the details after their weekly meeting in Abuja. The…
By: Oluwaseun Lawal Wayne Rooney isn’t holding back. The former England captain says it was “very unfair” of NFL legend Tom Brady to question his work ethic as Birmingham City’s head coach. Remember, Rooney was sacked after just 83 days in January 2024. Brady, who became a part-owner of the club in August 2023, made…
By: Oluwaseun Lawal Big news from December 2023. The Premier League sealed a massive £6.7 billion TV deal. Sky and TNT are the big winners, set to show up to 270 live games each season. And don’t worry, the BBC’s still got your highlights covered on Match of the Day. This deal kicks off in…
