NIGERIA’S INFLATION RATE RISES FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE MONTH. (PHOTO).

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 Nigeria’s inflation rate rises for third consecutive month Nigeria’s inflation rose for the third consecutive month to 15.93 percent in May 2026 from 15.69 percent recorded in April. The National Bureau of Statistics disclosed this in its Consumer Price Index and inflation data released on Monday. This means that in May, the country’s inflation rose on a month-on-month basis by 1.75 percent. Also, the report showed that food inflation also skyrocketed to 16.96 percent in May, up from 16.06 percent recorded the previous month. “In May 2026, the headline inflation rate on a month-on-month basis was 1.75 percent, which was 0.39 percent lower than the rate recorded in April 2026 (2.13 percent). On a year-on-year basis, the headline inflation rate rose to 15.93 percent, up from 15.69 percent in April 2026 and down from 26.06 percent in the same month of the preceding year (May 2025). “The Food inflation rate in May 2026 on a month-on-month basis was 2.98 percent, down by 0.65 percentag...

BENUE GOVERNOR'S AIDE REJECTS ₦5 MILLION BRIBE, PLEDGES LOYALTY TO GOVERNOR ALIA. (PHOTO).



BENUE GOVERNOR'S AIDE REJECTS ₦5 MILLION BRIBE, PLEDGES LOYALTY TO GOVERNOR ALIA 


16th February, 2026 


Hon. Asortar James, Special Assistant on Social Media to Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has rejected an alleged ₦5 million bribe from Hon. Akutah.


In a statement, James said the offer was delivered through Akutah’s lawyer, along with a letter and an agreement requiring him to acknowledge receipt of the money.


“I cannot and will not betray my brother and leader, Governor Alia. My loyalty is unwavering,” he said, stressing his commitment to integrity and the values of public service.


James recalled similar offers he turned down in the past, including a multimillion-naira proposal in October 2022 and another from the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Christmas Day 2024.


He assured that he will continue to act in the best interest of Benue State and remain steadfast in his support for Governor Alia.

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