Breaking: Fubara presents N1.85trn 2026 budget
According to Governor Fubara, the proposed budget projects a total revenue of N1.854 trillion, representing a 24.49 per cent increase over the 2025 adjusted budget.
US to closely monitor 2027 polls — Congressman, Riley Moore
United States would closely watch Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, warning that Washington’s security and financial support would be tied to issues of religious freedom and conduct of the polls.
FG denies spending N8tn outside budget, says claims misrepresent IMF report
The Federal Government has dismissed claims that it spent over N8 trillion outside the approved budget, describing the allegation as false and a misrepresentation of the 2026 Article IV Consultation Report by the International Monetary Fund, IMF.
NDLEA intercepts Malaysia-bound cocaine hidden in Orijin bitters cartons
… Arrests PhD Student …Agency also arrests 67-year-old Nigerian-British woman with 13kg cocaine concealed as plantains By Kingsley Omonobi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 45-year-old PhD student over an alleged attempt to export 5.8 kilograms of cocaine concealed in cartons of Orijin Bitters bound for Malaysia. The agency also arrested […]
Rule of law ahead of 2027: NDC deregistration judgment exhumes 2023 controversies over Tinubu, Shettima
The judgment of the Federal High Court Lokoja reversing itself on the order it gave to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is expectedly stoking controversy…
More heavy rains, floodwaters coming, may last 12 weeks, govt agency warns
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NiHSA, Umar Mohammed, says last week’s devastating floods in Lagos State and some other states across the country were not a surprise.
Atiku links ghost agency scandal to IMF’s missing 2% GDP disclosure
Section 80 is unequivocal: no money shall be withdrawn from the Consolidated Revenue Fund except in the manner prescribed by the National Assembly
Tinubu media centre shares AI image of first lady selling akara
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Media Centre has stirred fresh reactions after sharing an AI-generated image depicting First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, frying and selling akara, days after her remarks about small-scale businesses sparked widespread criticism.
South Africa rejects Nigeria’s compensation demand over xenophobic attacks
The South African government has rejected Nigeria’s request for compensation for citizens who abandoned their businesses and properties after fleeing renewed xenophobic attacks in the country. Nigeria had indicated that it was compiling records of properties and businesses left behind by returnees as a basis for seeking compensation from South African authorities. Earlier this week, […]
PFIPC scam: DSS, EFCC should unravel criminal network — Presidency
The Presidency alleged that there are internal collaborators enabling Prince Adeniyi in the smear campaign against the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila.
Uche Nnaji’s forgery allegation: Lawyer advises President Tinubu, commends arrest
By Matilda Ikediobi Mr Liborous Oshoma is a lawyer. In this interview monitored on Channels TV, Oshoma spoke on the alleged certificate forgery issue against former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji. What are your thoughts, legally speaking, about the Department of State Services, DSS, arresting him and handing him over to the Independent Corrupt […]
