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Fawzi Kehinde The World Bank’s latest Africa’s Pulse report has projects a grim future for Nigeria, with poverty expected to rise by 3.6 percentage points by 2027. Released during the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, DC, the report cites Nigeria’s reliance on oil, economic fragility, and governance challenges as key drivers. It highlights the country’s structural economic weaknesses, dependence on oil revenues, and national fragility as key barriers to meaningful poverty reduction. “Poverty in resource-rich, fragile countries, including large economies like Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo, is projected to increase by 3.6 percentage points between…

English Premier League side, Manchester United have reportedly made a final call regarding Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. Per Sportsmole, fresh reports suggest the Nigerian international is not a transfer target for the three-time UEFA Champions League winner this summer. Despite persistent rumours linking the Super Eagles forward to a Premier League switch, particularly to Old Trafford, trusted journalist David Ornstein has clarified United’s stance on the striker. Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray during the Turkish Super League match between Besiktas and Galatasaray [Photo credit/Imago]Speaking to NBC Sports, Ornstein confirmed that Osimhen is not on United’s shortlist, and instead,…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced the arrest of three suspects linked to the recent attack on a Boys Brigade camping ground in Zhayidna Village, Orozo, which claimed the life of a young camper, Johnson John. According to the Command, the arrests follow a swift and intelligence-led investigation spearheaded by the Divisional Police Officer of Karshi, CSP Mbang Usang. The team acted on credible intelligence and digital tracking of the victim’s mobile devices, which led them to Wasa Village in Karshi, where the suspects were apprehended. The arrested individuals identified as Stanley Ukweze, Dauda Yohana, and Gemu…

Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche has been hit with three-match ban following his red card in Getafe’s 1-0 loss to Espanyol last weekend, Soccernet.ng reports. Uche saw red for the second time this season last weekend after he mistakenly stamped on the shin of an Espanyol player. He was first shown a red card, but after a VAR review, the referee changed it to a red. However, after he was shown the red card, he refused to leave the pitch and moved towards the referee in an aggressive manner. He eventually had to be forced off the pitch by his teammates…

The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the establishment of Cotton, Textile and Garment Development Board. Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo said this while briefing State House Correspondents at the end of the 149th NEC meeting chaired by the Vice-President Kashim Shettima, on Thursday at Presidential Villa, Abuja. He explained that in order to make the board function effectively, the council approved a proposal for Public-Private Partnership. Uzodinma stated that the Chairman of the board would be selected from the private sector, adding that the Board would be funded from import levies on textiles. “The National Economic Council, among others…

Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Umar Damagum, said on Tuesday that the party has been too magnanimous to Delta State and did not deserve the political treatment it received through the defection. In a massive political realignment that shook the main opposition party, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and other stakeholders in Delta state formally announced their resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday. Damagum said the 2027 election is between Nigerians and the All Progressive Congress (APC), an opportunity he noted would be best utilised to…

Following the gale of defection rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Osun, Dr Tosin Odeyemi, on Thursday said more chieftains of the party will decamp ahead of the 2026 governorship poll in the state. Odeyemi also hinted that imminent political realignments ahead of the exercise may also give room for some major stakeholders and members of the ruling party to work against the re-election of the state governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke. He alleged that some of the appointees of the state governor were not giving him (Adeleke) truthful information about…

Fawzi Kehinde The Lagos State Government has revealed that over 135,000 residents are currently living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, highlighting the ongoing public health challenge in Nigeria’s most populous state. The state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, disclosed this on Wednesday during a media briefing to mark the second anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office. “135,224 residents are living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV),” Abayomi said, adding that the state government has intensified awareness and intervention efforts by engaging more than 100 religious leaders as HIV and AIDS ambassadors. He explained that the involvement of…

Super Eagles and KRC Genk striker, Toluwalase Arokodare, has admitted his side are still firmly in the race to win the Belgian Pro League despite dropping points against Royal Antwerp yesterday, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old has been crucial to the title ambitions of Thorsten Fink’s side this season, scoring 22 goals and providing seven assists in 40 games across all competitions this season. Genk’s draw against Antwerp saw them remain second in the league table, a point behind Club Brugge, who have a game in hand. Still, Arokodare is refusing to throw in the towel on his side’s chances of…

Chief Felix Obuah, Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), Federal Capital Territory Administration, has ordered the immediate closure of Myra Event Centre in Abuja over noise pollution. Obuah announced the directive in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. He explained that the centre, located at Plot 135, Mustapha Bello Street, Guzape, was polluting the environment with noise, particularly at night, along with other contraventions. He said that the centre would remain closed until further notice. The coordinator said that the action was part of ongoing efforts to address noise pollution and other environmental violations across the nation’s capital. He reiterated…