2026
15 Adamawa lawmakers, speaker quit PDP
Fifteen lawmakers of the Adamawa state house of assembly have resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Bathiya Wesley, speaker of the house, announced the lawmaker’s defection during Wednesday’s plenary. Wesley said he and his deputy, Buba Jijiwa, have also quit the ruling party in the state. The lawmakers attributed their defections to the “lingering […]
Court Nullifies Lawmaker’s Suspension from Kwara Assembly
Kwara State Revenue Court in Ilorin yesterday declared the suspension of a member representing Edu state constituency, Hon. Saba Yisa Gideon, by the Kwara State House of Assembly as illegal, unconstitutional, and null and void. The state House of Assembly had suspended the lawmaker on December 18 last year for three months for allegedly recording […]
Reps Demand Resignation Of Nigeria’s Finance Minister
There was mild drama at the National Assembly on Wednesday as members of the House of Representatives grilled the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; his counterpart at the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu; and the Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zach Adedeji, over the […]
Over N98bn injected into primary health sector in 2025 — Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday revealed that over N98 billion was disbursed last year to strengthen primary healthcare delivery across Nigeria, marking one of the largest single-year investments in grassroots health services in recent times. Tinubu, who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, made this known […]
Fubara appoints SSG, Chief of Staff
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers, has approved the appointment of Dr Dagogo Wokoma as Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Mr Sunny Ewule as his Chief of Staff (CoS). Fubara disclosed this in a press statement issued to newsmen by Mr Onwuka Nzeshi, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, in Port Harcourt, on […]
CBN Board Approved AMCON Takeover of Arik Air, EFCC Tells Court
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday told the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja that the Board of Governors of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) formally approved the takeover of Arik Air Ltd by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) following the airline’s alleged severe financial deterioration. Testifying before Justice […]
UTME 2026: JAMB reveals new plans
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has projected N23.8bn as its internally generated revenue (IGR) for the 2026 fiscal year, representing a N4bn increase from its 2025 estimate. The disclosure was made on Wednesday during the presentation of the agency’s 2026 budget proposal before the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund. A director […]
Opinion: Osun APC, blind but not blind
By Sola Isola Sometimes ago I listened to a clip where a certain Uncle was asked if he can see the physical project of the Governor Ademola Adeleke-led Osun State Government and he said he can not see them. You will think that’s ordinary, until you consider the fact that it is pretty difficult to […]
OSBC Chairman, Oloso Joins Ijesa South Rep Race
• Distributes 2000 Imole Caps in Ilesa Chairman, Board of Directors, Osun State Broadcasting Corporation, Engr. Mayowa Oloso also known as Singapore has declared his intention to contest for the seat of Member Representing Ijesa South Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives in Abuja. Making his declaration in Ilesa on Sunday before the leaders […]
Ghana removes coup leader Kotoka’s name from Accra international airport
The Ghanaian government has renamed the country’s main international gateway in Accra from Kotoka International Airport to its original name, Accra International Airport. In a statement on Tuesday, the country’s transport ministry said the decision was taken to restore the facility to its former and internationally recognised name. “The government has considered it appropriate to […]