Author: Opalim Lifted

Nigeria’s growing economic hardship is pushing eggs once considered the cheapest source of protein beyond the reach of many households, as poultry farmers battle rising production costs and declining sales. Across the country, poultry operators say the worsening cost of feed, transportation, electricity and other inputs is forcing many farmers to shut down operations, threatening food security and nutrition levels. Industry stakeholders warned that the crisis could further deepen malnutrition, especially among children, as millions of families can no longer afford eggs regularly. Recent market surveys show egg prices have climbed sharply, with some retailers selling a crate for as…

The World Bank has reportedly restricted comments on some of its Instagram posts following a wave of reactions from Nigerians over reports that the Federal Government is seeking a fresh $1.25 billion loan facility. The backlash followed reports that the proposed facility, titled “Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration”, is nearing approval stage and could be presented for approval on June 26, 2026. According to reports, the loan is expected to support economic reforms, job creation, electricity access, digital infrastructure, and agricultural competitiveness. However, many Nigerians flooded the World Bank’s Instagram page with comments expressing concern over the country’s…

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed that its presidential primary election for the 2027 general election will hold on May 23, 2026, dismissing reports suggesting the exercise had been postponed. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Felix Morka described claims circulating on social media and other communication platforms about changes to the party’s timetable as false and misleading. According to the timetable released by the party, the house of representatives primary election will hold on May 15, while the senate primary is scheduled for May 18. The APC also fixed May 20 for the state house of assembly…

President Bola Tinubu has invited Guinea’s leader, Mamadi Doumbouya, for a state visit to Nigeria following a bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali. The development was disclosed on Thursday by Sunday Dare, special adviser to the president on media and publicity, while briefing journalists after the day’s engagements in Rwanda. The ongoing Africa CEO Forum has brought together more than 2,500 decision-makers for executive dialogues, debates and negotiations focused on advancing shared ownership and economic growth across the continent. The annual summit is regarded as one of the largest international gatherings of Africa’s…

The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by Nyesom Wike has commenced the screening of presidential, governorship and national assembly aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, the faction said the exercise was being coordinated by the Abdulrahman Mohammed-led national working committee (NWC). The statement was signed by Chinwe Nnorom, national director of publicity, on behalf of Jungudo Mohammed, national publicity secretary of the party. According to the statement, the screening of governorship aspirants was scheduled for noon on Thursday at the party’s national secretariat annex, Legacy House in Maitama,…

Meta has announced a new feature called “Incognito Chat” for WhatsApp and the Meta AI app, aimed at offering users fully private conversations with artificial intelligence. The company said the feature is built on its “Private Processing” technology, which it claims prevents anyone — including Meta itself — from accessing users’ chats with Meta AI. According to Meta, Incognito Chat creates a temporary and private conversation space where messages are not stored and disappear automatically by default. The company said the move comes as more people rely on AI chatbots for sensitive questions involving personal finances, health, work and private…

President Bola Tinubu and Paul Kagame have held talks aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and deepening regional cooperation between Nigeria and Rwanda. Tinubu met Kagame at the Urugwiro presidential villa in Kigali during his visit to Rwanda for the Africa CEO Forum, which begins on Thursday. According to a statement issued by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu said Nigeria would seriously consider reciprocating Rwanda’s 30-day visa-free policy for African citizens in the spirit of pan-Africanism. Rwanda is among the few African countries offering citizens of African Union member states a 30-day visa-free stay. The leaders also exchanged ideas on operationalising…

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has threatened legal action against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over the alleged assault of doctors and staff at University of Uyo Teaching Hospital. The association said it would seek damages of N1 billion following Tuesday’s raid by EFCC operatives at the hospital premises in Uyo. During the operation, EFCC officers arrested Eyo Ekpe and several other hospital staff members. Videos circulating online showed panic within the hospital as workers, patients and visitors ran for safety after teargas was reportedly fired inside the facility. Reacting to the incident, EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale defended the…

Seyi Makinde, Oyo state governor has officially declared his intention to contest the presidency in the 2027 general elections. Makinde made the announcement during a grand rally organised by the PDP–APM Alliance in Ibadan, drawing a large crowd of party supporters, stakeholders and political allies. The declaration marks a significant development in the evolving political landscape ahead of the next general election cycle, as opposition parties intensify consultations and strategic alignments. Supporters gathered in large numbers at the rally venue to witness what many described as a defining moment in Makinde’s political journey on the national stage. Political observers believe…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Tunisia as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, making it the 31st country globally to achieve the milestone. The announcement was made on Thursday by the global health body, which described the achievement as a significant step in the fight against neglected tropical diseases. According to WHO, Tunisia’s success demonstrates the impact of sustained investment in primary healthcare, sanitation and disease prevention programmes. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus congratulated Tunisia on the achievement, describing it as proof that long-term political commitment and strong healthcare systems can defeat preventable infectious diseases. He…