Imo assembly passes N1.43 trillion appropriation bill for 2026
The Imo State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, passed the appropriation bill for the 2026 fiscal year, totalling over N1.43 trillion. The bill, presented by Gov. Hope Uzodimma, on Monday, received accelerated consideration by the Committee of the Whole. Majority leader of the House, Kanayo Onyemaechi, described the budget as a “people’s oriented budget”. He […]
Yuletide: Defence Hq launches Operation Ember Guard in South-West
The Defence Headquarters on Tuesday launched Operation Ember Guard to curb criminal activities and enhance safety across Nigeria’s South-West during the festive period. Rear Adm. Abubakar Mustapha, Theatre Commander of Joint Task Force South West Operation, launched the operation at the AWATSE Headquarters in Apapa, Lagos State Mustapha said the operation would run from Dec. […]
Governor Mbah swears in two new commissioners
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, on Tuesday, swore in two new commissioners, saying the move was part of his administration’s renewed momentum in the delivery of good and impactful governance. The new commissioners are Osinachi Nnajieze and Charles Egumgbe. Mr Nnajieze, who was the special adviser on legal matters before his appointment, replaces Kingsley […]
Six Rivers PDP Reps members defect to APC
Six members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the House of Representatives have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers include: Dumnamere Dekor (Khana/Gokana federal constituency), Hon. Solomon Bob (Abua/Odual and Ahoada east federal constituency) and Hon. Hart Cyril (Degema/Bonny federal constituency). Others are: Hon. Victor Obuzor (Ahoada West/Ogba-Egbema/Ndoni federal constituency), Hon. […]
FIRS confirms NIN as Tax ID
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has clarified that the National Identification Number (NIN) issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) now automatically serves as the Tax Identification Number (TIN) for individual Nigerians. The announcement was made on Monday as part of a public awareness campaign on the new tax laws, shared by the […]
2026 budget scales second reading at senate
The Nigerian Senate has passed for second reading federal governments proposed budget estimate of 58.472 Trillion naira, for 2026. The budget of consolidation, renewed resilience and shared prosperity was laid Friday 19th December 2025 by President Bola Tinubu, before a joint session of the National Assembly. The bill has been referred to senate committee on […]
Osun: APC is digging own’s grave in guise of stifling democracy
By Sarafa Ibrahim When military handed over power in 1999, Nigerians rolled out the drums and relished the prospect of the country under a civilian rule. A lot of reasons abound for the high hopes that trailed the returned to democracy, and one of such is the expectations that in democracy, unlike in military rule, […]
Trump recalls US envoy to Nigeria
United States President, Donald Trump, has recalled the country’s ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, and 29 other career diplomats from ambassadorial and other senior embassy postings in a bid to reshape Washington’s diplomatic posture in line with Trump’s “America First” priorities. The ambassadorial recalls, first reported by Politico, and the latest major shake-up of the […]
Pope appoints Nigerian priest as deputy chief of staff
The Vatican has appointed Edward Daleng, an Augustinian priest from Plateau state, as vice-regent of the Pontifical Household. Daleng, who has recently been seen accompanying Pope Leo XIV at official engagements, now occupies a role equivalent to a deputy chief of staff in the papal administration. As vice-regent of the Pontifical Household, Daleng is responsible […]
FG declares holidays for Christmas, New Year celebrations
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26, 2025, as public holidays to mark Christmas and Boxing Day. It also announced Thursday, January 1, 2026, as a public holiday for the New Year celebration. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry […]