President Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to approve an upward review of the 2026 Appropriation Bill by ₦9 trillion, increasing the proposed budget from ₦58.4 trillion to ₦67.4 trillion. The request was conveyed in a letter read on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, during plenary. In the letter, President Tinubu explained that the proposed increase is aimed at […]
President Bola Tinubu has formally written to the Senate, seeking approval for fresh external borrowing totaling $6 billion to support key areas of the nation’s economy, including budget financing and major infrastructure rehabilitation. The requests were conveyed in separate letters addressed to the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and were read during Tuesday’s plenary session. In the first request, President Tinubu asked the Senate to approve a […]
Panic gripped the Ekiti State University (EKSU) community late Monday night after armed men reportedly attacked students’ hostels in Ado-Ekiti, forcing many residents to flee for safety. According to accounts from students and residents in the area, the attackers stormed several off-campus hostels around the university community, moving from one building to another while robbing occupants of their valuables. Items reportedly stolen during the raid included mobile phones, laptops, […]
The Federal Government has announced that a number of countries, including the United Kingdom, France, and the United States, have formally accepted Nigeria’s ambassadorial nominees, signaling progress in the ongoing process to fill vacant diplomatic positions across the world. The development was disclosed on Monday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, who confirmed that Nigeria has so far received official approval from 10 countries. […]
A middle-aged man has been arrested in connection with the death of his employee in Onitsha, Anambra State, in an incident that has sparked outrage and concern among residents of the commercial city. The victim, identified as Emeka Okafor, was reportedly killed at his place of work under circumstances that are still being investigated by authorities. Reports from the scene indicate that his body was later thrown from a storey […]
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, has arrested no fewer than 35 suspects for various criminal offences in a sweeping security operation carried out across the state. The State Commander of the Corps, Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed this on Monday while parading the suspects before journalists in Akure, the Ondo State capital. According to Adeleye, the arrests were made within the space of one week as […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has formally recognised the faction of the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in a development that marks a major turn in the party’s leadership crisis. INEC updated the PDP leadership on its official website, listing Abdulrahman Mohammed as the party’s National Chairman. Mohammed emerged alongside other members of […]
Israel and Iran exchanged fresh missile fire on Monday, heightening fears of a wider Middle East conflict and sending global oil prices sharply higher. Concerns intensified over possible direct United States military involvement, especially after reports suggested Washington may be considering a ground operation targeting Iran’s Gulf islands. Iran also launched new strikes on a water desalination facility in Kuwait, following attacks over the weekend on its own electrical […]
The Spanish government and the Catholic Church have signed an agreement to compensate victims of sexual abuse by clergy in cases that can no longer be pursued in court. The agreement comes ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s scheduled visit to Spain from June 6 to 12, which will be the first papal visit to the country since 2011. Justice Minister Felix Bolanos said the arrangement is intended to support […]
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has forecast a combination of dust haze, sunshine, and isolated thunderstorms across different parts of the country from Monday through Wednesday. According to the latest weather outlook, atmospheric conditions over the northern, central, and southern regions are expected to vary throughout the three-day period, with residents in some areas likely to experience reduced visibility due to dust haze, while others will see sunny skies and […]
