Alia Promises Tinubu Bigger Benue Victory in 2027 Election
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has assured President Bola Tinubu of stronger electoral support from the state in the 2027 presidential election, expressing confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will emerge from recent internal disagreements more united. Governor Alia gave the assurance on Tuesday while speaking with journalists after a closed-door […]
Tinubu, Qatar Strengthen Ties, Push Security Tourism Growth
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to tackling insecurity while calling for stronger bilateral ties with Qatar to unlock opportunities in tourism, culture and economic development. Speaking on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by Qatar’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Yousef Bin Hassan Al-Hail, and the embassy’s Consul, […]
Nollywood Actress Anijekwu Appeals for Help as Cancer Returns
By Zainab Bakare Cynthia Anijekwu has made an emotional appeal for financial assistance after revealing that she is battling cancer for the second time. In a video shared on social media, the Nollywood actress disclosed that she was first diagnosed with cancer in 2023 and underwent surgery and chemotherapy, believing she had overcome the illness. […]
APC Defends Candidate Changes, Says 720 Petitions Reviewed
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The All Progressives Congress (APC) has defended the substitution of some candidates after its primaries, insisting the changes followed a transparent internal appeal process and complied with the law. Speaking during a televised interview on Tuesday, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, disclosed that the party received and reviewed more than 720 […]
Atiku Demands Probe Over Alleged 2026 Budget Irregularities
By Zainab Bakare Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for a transparent and independent investigation into alleged irregularities in the implementation of the 2026 federal budget, accusing President Bola Tinubu of failing to prevent what he described as a misuse of public funds. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his media aide, Phrank […]
Duty Waivers Cut Customs Revenue in 2025 – CGC
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says import duty waivers, VAT exemptions and other fiscal incentives granted by the Federal Government significantly reduced its revenue collection in 2025, despite the Service exceeding its annual revenue target. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this on Monday while defending the Service’s 2026 budget proposal before […]
ECOWAS Parliament Begins Anti-Migration Campaign in Gambia
By Anayo Akwitti The ECOWAS Parliament has launched a week-long public awareness campaign in The Gambia and Senegal to combat irregular migration, human trafficking and modern slavery across West Africa. The initiative, organised under the Sixth Legislature, began in Banjul, The Gambia, on July 6 and will run until July 10 before moving to Dakar, […]
Reps Hit Record with 2,747 Bills in Three Years
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives says it has introduced 2,747 bills and passed 363 since the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in June 2023, describing the achievement as the highest legislative output since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999. The figures were unveiled on Monday during a media briefing at the […]
Natasha Launches 10,000 Economic Trees Initiative in Kogi Central
By Zainab Bakare Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has launched a 10,000 economic trees planting initiative across communities in Kogi Central, aiming to promote environmental sustainability, tackle climate change and create lasting economic opportunities for residents. The project, themed “Growing Kogi Central, Building Our Future,” is designed to restore degraded land, curb soil erosion, improve biodiversity, strengthen […]
NELFUND Probes 34 Schools Over Tuition Refund Delays
By Zainab Bakare The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has launched an investigation into 34 tertiary institutions over allegations that they failed to refund students whose tuition fees were paid twice under the Federal Government’s student loan scheme. Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this during a televised interview, saying the probe was triggered […]