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Others accused Melaye of hypocrisy, noting his flamboyant lifestyle while millions of Nigerians struggled economically. Former Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, has come under heavy criticism from Nigerians on social media after sharing a graphic claiming that Nigeria now has the highest number of people living in extreme poverty globally. Melaye had posted on his X handle an infographic titled “Number of People Living in Extreme Poverty by Country (1992–2026),” which ranked Nigeria at the top with 94.7 million people living in extreme poverty, ahead of the Democratic Republic of Congo and India. Africans & Diaspora Rather than sparking sympathy over the country’s economic situation, the post ignited a wave of backlash, with many users accusing the former lawmaker of...

The Federal Government has announced that another group of Nigerians being evacuated from South Africa is expected to arrive in the country on Tuesday as authorities continue efforts to safeguard citizens amid concerns over possible xenophobic attacks. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, disclosed the development in an interview on Monday, confirming that an Air Peace aircraft departed Nigeria on Monday to bring back another batch of voluntary returnees. According to Ebienfa, the flight left Nigeria at 3:00 p.m. on Monday and was scheduled to arrive in South Africa at approximately 9:00 p.m. local time. The return journey is expected to commence at 12:00 a.m., with the aircraft arriving at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Tuesd...

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has confirmed a multiple-vehicle accident involving two articulated trucks and a private car at TREM inward Gbagada along the expressway. In a traffic update posted on its official X handle on Monday, the agency said emergency responders had been mobilised to the scene and recovery operations were underway. “A multiple-vehicle collision involving two articulated trucks laden with cargo and one private car has occurred at TREM inward Gbagada along the Expressway,” LASTMA stated. The agency added that, “A tow truck has been mobilized to the location, and recovery operations are currently in progress.” LASTMA further disclosed that its Rescue and Recovery Unit had been deployed to ensure the prompt removal of the affected vehicles and t...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has alleged that there is a fresh attempt by forces within the ruling establishment to prevent the African Democratic Congress (ADC) from participating in the 2027 general election. The ADC presidential candidate made the allegation in Abuja on Monday through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, describing the development as a coordinated campaign by anti-democratic elements within the ruling party. According to Atiku, those behind the alleged plan are working to create instability within the opposition because they see the ADC as the strongest alternative ahead of the next presidential election. Questioning the motives of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Atiku said that if the party was truly confiden...

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has moved against tertiary institutions accused of withholding refunds due to students under the Federal Government’s student loan scheme, warning that it is engaging affected schools and relevant authorities to ensure compliance. The Fund, in a public notice issued on Monday, also condemned reports of arbitrary increases in tuition and other institutional charges, describing such practices as contrary to the objectives of the student loan programme. NELFUND said some institutions had delayed or outrightly refused to refund students who had paid their tuition fees before the Fund subsequently disbursed the same fees to the schools on their behalf. “The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has noted with concern reports of some tertiary institutions delayin...

Nigeria has been ranked as the most generous country in the world.  Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), a leading international charity organisation, released its latest global study on charitable giving. The foundation’s World Giving Report surveyed more than 60,000 people across 105 countries to assess global giving patterns and the factors influencing generosity. According to the report, 61 per cent of respondents made donations in 2025, either directly to people in need, charities or for religious purposes, down slightly from 64 per cent in 2024. The study found that, on average, people donated one per cent of their income, although the figures varied across regions.  Africans gave an average of 1.6 per cent of their income, compared with 0.6 per cent in Europe...

A 22-year-old teacher, Maryam Usman, has reportedly died after she was allegedly assaulted by the father of one of her pupils following disciplinary action taken against the child at Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School in Ugbamaka-Igah, Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State. The incident reportedly began on June 17 after Maryam disciplined a pupil for misconduct. During the process, the child allegedly fell and suffered an injury to the arm. Following the incident, the pupil's father, identified as Ishaq Abdullahi, allegedly arrived at the teacher's residence with two other individuals and attacked her. According to family sources, Maryam was allegedly assaulted again the following day while on her way to a mosque. Her brother, who requested anonymity, said the second ...

Senator Adams Oshiomhole, who represents Edo North Senatorial District, has thrown his weight behind the Edo State Government's proposal to impose the death penalty by firing squad on convicted kidnappers and bandits. The former Edo State governor made the declaration during the launch of the All Progressives Congress (APC) local government election campaign for Edo North, held at the Public Field in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area. Oshiomhole praised Governor Monday Okpebholo for what he described as efforts to restore law and order in the state, insisting that only criminals should be worried about the current administration. He said, "I fully support the governor's declaration. In our federation, every state has the constitutional right to enact laws prescribing punish...

A civilian aircraft crashed on Sunday near the eastern French town of Tomblaine, killing 11 people, authorities said. Police urged members of the public to “strictly avoid” the area around the airport in Tomblaine. According to local media reports, the aircraft, reportedly belonging to a parachuting school, was carrying a group on a skydiving trip. The pilot and all 10 passengers — five students and five instructors — died in the crash, the prefecture said. The French Interior Minister was on his way to the scene, the Interior Ministry said. Eleven people have died after a civilian aircraft crashed in the town of Tomblaine in north-eastern France, according to local authorities. The pilot and 10 passengers died in the incident, including five students and five instructors...

According to Babafemi, operatives arrested 38-year-old businesswoman, Iwebema Ogechi Peace, at the departure hall of Terminal 2 of the Lagos airport on June 21 while she was preparing to board a Qatar Airways flight to Beijing, China. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its nationwide offensive against drug trafficking, intercepting a China-bound businesswoman with 7.5 kilograms of cocaine at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. It also seized illicit drugs worth over ₦12.3 billion at the Apapa Port, and dismantling a syndicate that secretly plants narcotics in the luggage of unsuspecting passengers at motor parks. Newspaper Archives Access NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed the latest breakthrou...