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Akakan Umoh In households around the world, managing the family finances is seldom simple. Every extra naira matters. A good budgeting app can become the difference between clearing school fees, paying the bills and facing yet another month juggling overspend, and reclaiming control of the household books. Below are 10 apps that genuinely deliver for families aiming to budget with brains, not just hope. The key is: pick the one that works for your family rhythm and stick with it. 1. YNAB (You Need a Budget) Why it works: YNAB embraces the “zero-based budget” philosophy—every dollar (or naira) gets a job. That…

Israel Umoh Marriage is regarded as an honourable article. In Nigeria, it faces unique pressures — from economic hardship to cultural expectations and modern lifestyle challenges. Recent reports show that Nigeria’s divorce rate rose to 2.9% in 2023, translating to about 1.8 divorces per 1,000 people (NewDailyPrime, 2023). This increase highlights the urgent need for couples to build stronger emotional and financial foundations. Encouragingly, studies reveal that premarital and marital counseling can reduce divorce rates by up to 50% (The Guardian Nigeria, 2023). Also read: There’s Politics in marriage- Akpanudo confesses Trouble Brewing in Nwoko and Daniels’ Marriage 25 years in Marriage, No Mean feat- Says…

Nigerian ex-Minister of Aviation has publicly backtracked on his previous statements on killings of Christians following recent remarks by US President Donald Trump, who hinted of a potential military action against Nigeria. Femi Fani-Kayode, who initially warned that Christians were under siege in Nigeria, launched a scathing attack on Trump over his recent comments for threatening military action against Nigeria. In a post on X on Sunday, Fani-Kayode described Trump as a “deranged and sociopathic megalomaniac,” accusing him of hypocrisy and double standards in his approach to global conflicts. Also read: Femi Fani-Kayode’s Lawyer, Precious Bicker over ‘Provocative’ Comment 2023…

By: Israel Umoh Nigeria is facing an unprecedented cost of living crisis. From soaring food prices and transportation fares to rising utility bills and school fees, families across the country are struggling to make ends meet. But with careful planning, smart spending, and creative income strategies, it is possible not just to survive, but to thrive amid the economic challenges. For readers searching “how to save money in Nigeria” or “ways to cope with inflation 2025”, this guide offers practical tips Nigerian families can adopt today. Also read: How Southern Governors Rebuff Financial Autonomy For Nigerian Judicial Arm COVID-19: Businesses Get ILO-UNICEF Guidelines For Working Families  CBN bars OPay, Palmpay, others from…

Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan won a landslide victory as elections turned violent, raising tensions and drawing global attention to the country’s political unrest. Hassan was declared the landslide winner of an election that set off deadly protests across the country this week over the exclusion of her main challengers. The East African nation’s electoral commission said Hassan, who took power in 2021 after the death in office of her predecessor, received more than 31.9 million votes, or 97.66% of the total, handing her a five-year term. Hassan, 65, who first assumed office in 2021 following the sudden death of…

Abuja Federal High Court has booted a lawmaker for defecting from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), sending shockwaves through Nigeria’s political scene. The loser is Abubakar Gummi representing the Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency of Zamfara in the House of Representatives. The ruling comes amid rising tensions over party’s defections and marks a major victory for anti-defection efforts in the country. Guardian reports that in a judgment delivered on Thursday, October 30, Justice Egwuatu, restrained the Speaker, House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, from further recognising Gummi as a member representing Gummi/ Bukkuyum Federal Constituency. Also read:…

Public hospitals will grind to a halt as resident doctors across Nigeria commence an indefinite nationwide strike midnight on Saturday, November 1, 2025, an action that will leave many patients stranded.  The fresh action, declared by Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), follows weeks of failed negotiations with the Federal Government over unmet 19 demands. Recall that the association suspended its five-day warning strike on September 14, 2025, two days after it began, giving the Federal Government an additional two weeks’ ultimatum to meet its demands. You may also read: NARD set to Call off strike after Senate’s intervention  Doctors…

United States President, Donald Trump launched a fierce attack on Nigeria Friday, accusing the government for failing to stop the alleged killings of Christians in the country. Making the latest announcement via a post on his Truth Social platform on what he tagged: “Country of Particular Concern,” Trump called on the international community to take action against the crime. Trump, who shared it on the official White House X handle, said Nigeria was facing an “existential threat” to Christianity. Also read: CAN validates genocide against Christians in Nigeria Nigerian Pastor Alleges Death threats After Genocide Accusation British Foreign, Commonwealth Office Condemn…

Press Release The Akwa Ibom Police have prosecuted two suspected Ekpo members accused of mounting armed roadblock, extorting from motorists and causing public disturbance in the state.  The police confirmed that they had arrested the masquerade leader and another after receiving a distress call from a concerned citizen (name withheld) reporting the illegal display of a masquerade cultural group that was attacking citizens, blocking a public highway, and extorting money from members of the public passing through the route.  A statement signed by DSP Timfon John, the Police Public Relations Officer, Akwa Ibom Command said ‘‘According to the information from…

By Aniefiok Christopher The Annang youth groups have declared unwavering support for Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno, endorsing his leadership and re-election bid for 2027. In solidarity, the youth groups in Annang land on Friday stormed Uyo Metropolis to register their unflinching support and vote of confidence on Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno. Staging a solidarity rally from the popular Uyo Water Fountain along Nwaniba Road, trekking down to the Bureau of Political and Social Re-orientation along Four Lanes, Uyo, the groups including Afe Mkparawa Annang, Isong Annang Ethnic Forum and members of Ibom Consultative Forum said they are…