2026 Budget: NASS gives speedy assent to every executive request – Economic analyst
An economic analyst has raised concerns over what he described as the National Assembly’s unusually fast approval of executive requests related to the 2026 budget. According to him, the speed at which the legislature is giving consent to proposals from the Presidency raises questions about the level of scrutiny being applied to key financial decisions. […]
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles will improve with more games – Ndidi
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has expressed confidence that the Nigerian national team will continue to improve as they play more matches together ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. He said regular games will help the players understand each other better and build stronger teamwork. Ndidi explained that the team is still in […]
Edo Assembly finally confirms commissioner-nominee after two months of rejection
The Edo State House of Assembly has finally confirmed a commissioner-nominee after about two months of delay and repeated rejection. The confirmation came after fresh engagement between the executive and the lawmakers, which helped resolve the earlier disagreements surrounding the nomination. The prolonged delay had raised concerns among residents and political observers, with many questioning […]
AFCON: Super Eagles don’t rely solely on attackers for goals – Semi Ajayi
Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has said that Nigeria’s national team does not depend only on its strikers for goals at the Africa Cup of Nations. According to him, players in different positions contribute to scoring, making the team more unpredictable and dangerous for opponents. Ajayi explained that the team’s strength comes from collective effort, […]
You lack power to suspend us’ – PDP BoT members to Wabara
Some members of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have pushed back against a reported move by BoT Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, to suspend them, insisting that he does not have the constitutional power to do so. The aggrieved members said any attempt to suspend them would be invalid and […]
Ahmed formally hands over to Mohammed as CEO of NMDPRA
Former Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, has formally handed over leadership of the agency to his successor, Engr. Ahmed Mohammed. The handover ceremony marked the official transition of leadership at the petroleum regulatory body responsible for overseeing Nigeria’s midstream and downstream energy sectors. During the event, […]
AFCON: Chelle identifies area the Super Eagles must improve ahead of Tunisia clash
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has identified team organisation and defensive concentration as the main areas Nigeria must improve ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations clash with Tunisia. He said that while the team has shown attacking strength, small lapses at the back could be costly against a disciplined opponent like Tunisia. Speaking […]
Faction in PDP is APC’s strategy to eliminate opposition – Ladan Salihu
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ladan Salihu, has alleged that the ongoing divisions within the party are part of a deliberate strategy by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to weaken and eventually eliminate opposition politics in Nigeria. He said the presence of factions in the PDP did not happen by chance […]
Tenure of new education secretaries subject to one-year performance review – Jigawa govt
The Jigawa State Government has announced that the tenure of newly appointed education secretaries across the state will be tied to a one-year performance review. The move is aimed at improving accountability and ensuring that education administrators deliver measurable results in their various local government areas. Government officials explained that the one-year assessment will focus […]
FG files fresh charges against ex-AGF Malami, son
The Federal Government has filed fresh criminal charges against former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son over alleged financial misconduct. The new case adds to earlier legal troubles faced by the former justice minister since leaving office. According to court filings, the prosecution is accusing Malami and his son of involvement in […]