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Tinubu signs N68.32 trillion 2026 budget into law, extends 2025 capital spending deadline

By Nchetachi Chukwuajah  President Bola Tinubu has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, with…

Saraki to Kwara Gov: I know nothing about Offa bank robbery incident

By Desire Emmanuel Former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has described as a “desperate…

JAMB blames ‘overzealous’ ad hoc staff for asking candidates to remove hijab

By Nchetachi Chukwuajah  The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says the incident of alleged…

Alleged $1.3m, N746.6m fraud: Court issues arrest warrant against ex-minister Sadiya Farouq, perm sec

By Desire Emmanuel Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, on…

Uniport Teaching Hospital stops salaries of 1,000 workers, uncovers 2,000 unverified staff after audit

By Nchetachi Chukwuajah The University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), Rivers State, says it…

Diezani begins defence in UK court, says she never took bribes as Nigeria’s petroleum

By Desire Emmanuel with Agency Reports Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria's former oil minister, told jurors on…

Air Force’s error strike ‘kills at least 200’ in Yobe, councillor, residents say

By Desire Emmanuel with Agency Reports At least 200 people are feared dead after Nigerian…

We will hold civil disobedience until Amupitan leaves office as INEC Chairman, says ADC

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Saturday, April 11, threatened to escalate its civil disobedience…

Governor enraged as Federal Govt contractors remove rail tracks in his state

By Desire Emmanuel Bauchi State governor, Mohammed, on Saturday, April 11, got angry as he…

(JUST IN): INEC postpones nationwide voter revalidation exercise till after 2027 general election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of its planned nationwide voter…

APC presents certificates of return to newly-elected NWC

By Nchetachi Chukwuajah The All Progressives Congress (APC) has presented certificates of return to members…

Ambassadors-designate to UK, France, UN get letters of credence

By Nchetachi Chukwuajah The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, on Tuesday, April…

Current difficult moments, our collective cross, Peter Obi says

By Desire Emmanuel Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party and chieftain of the African…

Wike never meant to shoot Channels TV presenter, he only used exaggeration to make a point, says media aide

By Desire Emmanuel Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister…

‘No true transformation without sacrifice,’ Tinubu tells Nigerians in Easter message

By Nchetachi Chukwuajah President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to remain steadfast and supportive…

Gunmen attack Zamfara gov’s Chief of Staff’s convoy, occupants escape unhurt

By Desire Emmanuel Gunmen suspected to be bandits on Thursday evening opened fire on the…

El-Rufai to remain in DSS custody as court rules on bail application April 14

By Nchetachi Chukwuajah The former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, is to remain in…

Tinubu seeks Senate’s approval to borrow $6bn, increase 2026 budget by N9 trillion

By Nchetachi Chukwuajah President Bola Tinubu is seeking the National Assembly’s approval for an upward…

Tuggar resigns as foreign minister, set to join Bauchi guber race

By Nchetachi Chukwuajah Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has resigned from the cabinet of…

I’ve ordered all my salaries since 2023 donated to new Armed Forces Welfare Fund, says Tinubu

By Desire Emmanuel President Bola Tinubu on Sunday night announced that he had ordered all…