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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 & DiasporaRather 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...