The Federal Government is set to move away from the current system of overlapping appropriations, transitioning to a single, unified budget starting March 31, 2026. This was disclosed on Friday by the Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, during an interview in Abuja. He explained that the recent repeal and […]
The Federal Government has secured approximately $1.2 billion in financing from the United Arab Emirates to accelerate the construction of a critical segment of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway. According to a statement released by the Presidency on Friday, the funds are earmarked for a 56-kilometre stretch of the ambitious 700-kilometre project, which aims to link […]
Nigeria has announced that more military strikes against insurgent groups are expected following a Christmas Day bombardment by United States forces in the country’s northwest. The Nigerian government emphasized that the operation, which targeted militants linked to the Islamic State (ISIS), was a collaborative effort between the Nigerian military and Washington. This surge […]
The Labour Party, Ogun State chapter has sharply condemned the decision of the Ogun State Government to provide Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) to all 20 local government chairmen saying the move does not reflect the immediate needs of residents. Governor Dapo Abiodun had on Thursday presented 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross SUVs to the council chairmen […]
A former Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar-Adamu (Rtd), has appealed to Christians across the 13 local government areas of Nasarawa State to unite in prayers for lasting peace and improved security in the state and the country. In a Christmas message issued in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, Abubakar-Adamu urged residents to combine prayer […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday observed Jumat prayers with Muslim faithful at the Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos, where prayers were offered for the success of his administration. The visiting Imam, Dr Salahudeen Arriyadhi, used the sermon to encourage the President to remain focused on governance despite public criticism, noting that leadership often comes […]
The wife of the Rivers State Governor, Lady Valerie Fubara, has encouraged children across the state to grow up with good manners, respect for others and a strong sense of responsibility. She gave the advice during a special Christmas party she hosted for children at the Government House in Port Harcourt. The event was organised […]
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has officially tied the knot with Queen Zaynab Ngohemba, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. The union was brought to public light this December following a series of celebratory social media posts by the Dajoh family, […]
As Nigeria’s 2027 presidential contest draws closer, political negotiations within the opposition landscape are heating up, with renewed calls for former Labour Party (LP) flagbearer Peter Obi to join forces with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on the ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Atiku, who defected to the ADC to spearhead a […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has strongly condemned the persistent violence and alleged religious persecution in Nigeria, calling on authorities to take urgent steps to protect vulnerable communities and restore peace. His remarks came in a Christmas message that addressed global concerns about religious freedom and ongoing conflicts affecting civilian populations. The Israeli […]
