The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced March 11, 2026, as the official commencement date for political campaigns ahead of the Osun State governorship election. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Osun State, Dr Mutiu Agboke, disclosed this on Tuesday during an expanded stakeholders’ meeting held in Osogbo to mark the commencement of […]
EFCC Witness Links Obasanjo to Secret ₦11bn Padding of Mambilla Project An EFCC prosecution witness, Umar Babangida, has delivered explosive testimony in the trial of former Power Minister Dr. Olu Agunloye, alleging that former President Olusegun Obasanjo personally ordered a secret ₦11 billion “top-up” for the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project. According to the […]
EU Announce €557 million Humanitarian Aid for Nigeria, Other African Countries The European Union has allocated €557 million in humanitarian aid for Nigeria and neighboring African nations within its 2026 budget. This funding targets regions like North-West Nigeria to address instability and urgent needs. The grant is part of a larger €1.9 […]
Trump’s Unprecedented Profits During His First Year in Office A shocking new analysis by The New York Times editorial board has revealed that President Donald Trump and his family have amassed a personal profit of at least $1.4 billion during his first year back in office. This figure, described as a staggering […]
Borno CP Vows Tighter Security, Visits 5 LGs The Borno State Commissioner of Police, Naziru Abdulmajid, has concluded an extensive two-day operational tour across five local government areas in the Borno South Senatorial District. The tour, which commenced on January 19, 2026, included visits to Bayo, Kwaya Kusar, Shani, Hawul, and Biu. According […]
NDDC Pledges Continued Support for Security Agencies in Niger Delta The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has pledged continued support for security agencies in the Niger Delta. Managing Director Dr. Samuel Ogbuku made this commitment during a visit from Rear Admiral Olugbenga Oladipo of Operation Delta Safe at the commission’s Port Harcourt headquarters. […]
FG to Integrate Islamic Finance Standards into Nigeria’s Reporting System The Federal Government, through the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN), is set to integrate Islamic finance standards into the national reporting system. By adopting the Accounting and Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) standards, the government aims to provide a robust […]
APC, Accord Differ over Delay in Osun Teachers’ Recruitment The Osun APC and Accord Party have clashed with Governor Ademola Adeleke over delays in issuing appointment letters to newly recruited teachers. The governor’s office denied claims of internal sabotage, insisting that top officials are working to finalize the process for the first batch […]
