The Lagos State House of Assembly has passed the 4.4 trillion naira budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year following the adoption of the corresponding report by the House Committee on Economic Planning and Budget. Committee Chairman Sa’ah Olumoh presented the report to the plenary session, outlining the assumptions, projections, and structure of the 2026 budget, titled “Budget for Shared Prosperity.” According to the report, the 2026 budget is the […]
The Nigerian Army has warned the public about fake social media accounts falsely claiming to belong to the Chief of the Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu. In a statement released Friday in Abuja, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, said the Army has observed an increase in fake online accounts created by individuals impersonating the Chief of the General Staff for criminal purposes. She clarified […]
The resident physicians at Uyo University Teaching Hospital (UUTH) have announced their participation in the nationwide strike organized by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). The strike will begin on Monday, January 12, 2026. This decision was made at an extraordinary general meeting of the UUTH Resident Physicians Association on Thursday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. It was recorded in a statement issued by the association's president, Dr. Ekomobong […]
The Federal Government has announced that all group-stage bonuses due to players of the Super Eagles at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations have been released and are expected to reflect in the players’ domiciliary accounts within hours. The confirmation was given by the Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, amid reports that members of the national team were considering boycotting training sessions and could refuse to travel […]
The Oyo State Police Command has alerted residents to a recent increase in cases of drowning across the state, urging the public to exercise heightened caution around water bodies. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Command’s spokesperson, Ayanlade Olayinka, the police advised residents to be careful around rivers, streams, dams, swimming pools, and other water-related facilities to prevent avoidable accidents. Olayinka specifically called on church owners and religious […]
The Rivers State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Oduh. The development followed a plenary session held on Thursday and presided over by the Speaker of the House, Martins Amaewhule. During the session, the Majority Leader, Major Jack, formally read a notice of allegations and claims of gross misconduct levelled against Governor Fubara. He disclosed that the notice was endorsed by […]
Popular Nigerian music stars, Adekunle Kosoko, professionally known as Adekunle Gold, and his wife, singer Simi, have welcomed twins. The award-winning artiste confirmed the development on Wednesday via his Snapchat story, expressing gratitude over the expansion of their family. “Asked God for another child and He blessed me double,” he wrote. Although the couple has yet to disclose the gender of the newborns, the announcement has generated widespread excitement and […]
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has intervened in the long-standing Onido stool crisis in Ido town, Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State, where three individuals are currently laying claim to the traditional throne. The monarch called on all parties involved in the dispute to maintain peace, announcing that a panel of inquiry would be inaugurated on Monday, January 12, at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan, to […]
Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, are mourning the loss of their twin son, Nkanu Nnamdi, who passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, after a short illness. The 21-month-old boy fell ill shortly before his death. Details regarding the nature of his illness and the circumstances of his death have not been released. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is best known for her acclaimed works […]
