The Federal Government has announced plans to implement 30 per cent of the 2025 capital budget before the end of November 2026 as part of efforts to accelerate project execution and clear outstanding obligations. The remaining 70 per cent of the budget has been rolled over into the 2026 capital framework to ensure continuity and seamless implementation of projects. The move aligns with a directive requiring Ministries, Departments and Agencies […]
Most Asian equities declined on Friday while oil prices climbed further after US President Donald Trump heightened tensions in the Middle East by suggesting possible military action against Iran if nuclear negotiations fail to produce a “meaningful deal.” The remarks dampened a fragile market rebound that followed an AI-driven sell-off earlier this month. Investors are also awaiting fresh US economic data expected later in the day, which could offer new […]
The Ogun State Government has confirmed that a social media content creator, Mirabel, who recently alleged sexual assault, is safe and currently receiving comprehensive medical care at a state-owned health facility. The State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Motunrayo Adijat Adeleye, disclosed this after visiting the survivor at the hospital alongside the Permanent Secretary of the ministry and the Medical Director of the facility. She explained that the […]
FIFA is set to spearhead efforts to raise $75 million to rebuild football infrastructure in Gaza following widespread destruction caused by the war between Israel and Hamas. The announcement was made in Washington by US President Donald Trump during the inaugural meeting of his newly formed “Board of Peace,” a body made up of close allies and currently focused on reconstruction efforts in the Gaza Strip. “I’m also pleased to […]
Nigerian folk singer Segun Akinlolu, widely known by his stage name Beautiful Nubia, has publicly accused gospel artistes Yinka Ayefele and BBO of infringing on the copyright of his song titled Seven Lifes. The veteran musician made the allegation in a post shared on his social media platform on Thursday, sparking conversations about intellectual property rights within the Nigerian music industry. In his statement, Beautiful Nubia alleged that Ayefele’s 2012 […]
Violence erupted during the ward congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held across the 203 wards of Ondo State on Wednesday, leaving multiple casualties and several others injured. The situation turned particularly deadly in Idanre, a town long regarded as politically volatile, where clashes among rival factions reportedly led to fatalities and widespread destruction. Initial accounts indicated that as many as four persons were feared killed in the violence, […]
Senator Barinada Mpigi, who represented Rivers South-East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has passed away at the age of 64. His death has brought an abrupt end to a political career that spanned several years and saw him play significant roles in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Mpigi reportedly died on Thursday following a brief illness. As of the time of filing this report, official details […]
A former leader of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Mukaila Lamidi, also known as Auxiliary, has formally filed a motion seeking the recusal of the presiding judge in his ongoing trial, citing concerns over perceived bias and the need to ensure a fair and impartial hearing. The application, dated February 17, 2026, was submitted to the Ibadan Division of the Oyo State High Court and seeks an […]
Police authorities across sixteen African nations have successfully dismantled a large-scale cybercrime network, resulting in the arrest of 651 individuals over the past several weeks. The operation, which spanned eight weeks, targeted an organised syndicate that defrauded victims across the continent and beyond, extracting millions of dollars through sophisticated online scams. The network is reported to have extorted more than $45 million from hundreds, potentially thousands, of victims, the majority […]
The Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, has emphasised the urgent need for the availability of trained biomedical engineers in hospitals across Nigeria, highlighting the critical role these professionals play in maintaining medical equipment and ensuring the effective delivery of healthcare services. She warned that the absence of adequately trained biomedical engineers in many hospitals has resulted in poor maintenance of medical devices, which can compromise patient care […]
