Olugbenga Ige

Lagos, Nigeria

Deputy Editor at Naija News

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Articles

‘Nigeria needs economic transformation, not incremental change’

1 day ago | punchng.com | Olugbenga Ige

As Nigeria grapples with a faltering economy, high inflation, and a depreciating currency, a development expert, Dr Segun Akinloye, has called for an urgent structural change to rescue the country from deepening fiscal and economic distress. In a newly released article titled “10 Solutions to Nigeria’s Problems: A Critical X-Ray of the Nation,” on Friday, Akinloye outlines a comprehensive blueprint for repositioning Nigeria’s economy.
Using direct data capture machines for electoral roll

1 week ago | thenational.com.pg | Olugbenga Ige

The occurrence of electoral violence and protests in Papua New Guinea, primarily stemming from the outdated electoral roll used for the 2022 elections, calls for urgent steps in creating a new electoral roll for the 2027 elections.
Expert unveils preventive blueprint for chronic illness

2 weeks ago | punchng.com | Olugbenga Ige

Nigerian health technology entrepreneur, Anina Agboola, has proposed a preventive, personalised approach to chronic illness management.
Eid-el-Kabir: Nigerians must commit to unity, progress — Cleric

2 weeks ago | punchng.com | Olugbenga Ige

The Presidng Pastor of Christ Apostolic Church, Adamimogo Grace of Mercy Prayer Mountain Worldwide, Sam Alo, has called on Nigerians of all faiths to use the Eid-el-Kabir festival for sober reflection and to recommit to the unity and progress of the nation. Alo made this appeal in a message to commemorate the festival, according to a statement released by his Personal Assistant, Deji Ogunbusuyi, on Sunday.
Atiku’s ally, Segun Showunmi, visits Tinubu in Lagos

2 weeks ago | punchng.com | Olugbenga Ige

Atiku’s ally, Segun Showunmi, visits Tinubu in Lagos. Photo: State House Segun Showunmi, a former spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has paid a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu at his residence in Lagos. Showunmi, who also contested for the PDP governorship ticket in Ogun State, shared a photo from the visit on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday.
North Central APC asks Plateau gov to dump PDP

3 weeks ago | punchng.com | Olugbenga Ige

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang The North-Central All Progressives Congress Forum has renewed its call for Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party to the party, citing a directive from the party’s national leadership. In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, the Forum’s Chairman, Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, said the call is aimed at strengthening the APC ahead of the 2027 elections. “Our campaign is based on a directive from above.
‘It wasn’t a firearm’ — Paul Adefarasin addresses viral video allegations

3 weeks ago | punchng.com | Olugbenga Ige

The Senior Pastor of the House on the Rock Church in Lagos, Paul Adefarasin, has denied allegations suggesting he brandished a firearm in a video that has gone viral on social media. A video clip that surfaced online earlier this week shows Pastor Adefarasin holding a metallic object while speaking to a passerby who was recording him.
Akume not silent on insecurity in Benue, says SGF office

3 weeks ago | punchng.com | Olugbenga Ige

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation has responded to recent comments by Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, refuting claims that Senator George Akume has remained silent or inactive in the face of insecurity plaguing the state.
Power supply to improve soon, says Adelabu

3 weeks ago | punchng.com | Olugbenga Ige

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, had said the Bola Tinubu administration is already fixing the foundational structural issues that have bedevilled the power sector over the years. Adelabu described the ongoing improvement in power supply across the country as a tip of the iceberg when compared with what is to come in the next few years.
A'Ibom gov's defection a commitment to people's welfare - Akpabio

3 weeks ago | punchng.com | Olugbenga Ige

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