President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has presented a ₦58.1 trillion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to a joint session of the National Assembly, outlining what he described as a strong statement of Nigeria’s national priorities rather than a routine financial document. Tagged the “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity,” the proposal reflects…
Nigeria is on the brink of completing one of its most significant military aviation acquisitions in decades, as it moves closer to taking delivery of 24 M-346FA fighter jets and 10 AW-109 helicopters from Italian aerospace and defence company Leonardo S.p.A. The deal, valued at approximately $1.2 billion, represents a major upgrade to Nigeria’s air…
Tension flared in Zamfara State on Wednesday after angry youths in Dansadau town, Maru Local Government Area, attacked a state lawmaker over allegations of poor representation and neglect of his constituents. The lawmaker, Kabiru Mikailu, who represents Maru South Constituency in the Zamfara State House of Assembly, was reportedly assaulted by residents when he accompanied…
Farouk Ahmed has resigned from his position as Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) following corruption allegations made against him by the Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote. The development was confirmed on Wednesday by Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, who also announced that Gbenga Komolafe has exited his role…
The Federal Government has officially unveiled a Presidential Executive Order prohibiting the exportation of wood, charcoal, and other allied forest products across Nigeria, in a move aimed at protecting the country’s rapidly depleting forest resources. The announcement was made on Wednesday in Katsina by the Minister of Environment, Alhaji Balarabe Abbas-Lawal, who disclosed that President…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has announced that voting on proposed constitutional amendments will take place tomorrow using an electronic voting system, marking a significant shift in Nigeria’s legislative process. Abbas made the announcement on the floor of the House on Wednesday, confirming that lawmakers will electronically cast their votes when…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced that enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy will officially resume on January 2, 2026, citing rising security concerns linked to the misuse of vehicles with unauthorized tinted windows. The announcement was made on Monday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, who explained that the decision…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has ordered the prosecution of popular TikTok streamer Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, following a viral video that showed him livestreaming while driving shortly before being involved in a road crash. The directive was issued by the Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, who expressed serious concern…
Former Rivers State Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that Nigeria’s next presidential election should produce a candidate from the southern region of the country, stressing the importance of fairness and power rotation. Speaking on the nation’s political landscape, Wike emphasized that the principle of zoning remains critical…
Political tension has escalated in Benue State following the alleged killing of an aide to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, during an official state function in Gboko Local Government Area. According to verified reports, the incident involved Terver Benda, who is said to be an aide to Benue…
