NSC Appeals to Ofili: “Come Home, We’re Ready to Support You”
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigerian sprint star Favour Ofili, urging her to return to the national team after World Athletics denied her request to switch allegiance. Director General of the NSC, Bukola Olopade, made the appeal while addressing journalists in Abuja, stressing that the country remains […]
Nigeria Rejects IMF Bailout, Backs Homegrown Reforms – Edun
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria has ruled out seeking financial support from the International Monetary Fund IMF, expressing growing confidence in its homegrown economic reforms. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, made this known while addressing African finance ministers on the sidelines of the IMF/World Bank Meetings in Washington. A […]
Enugu Set to Host 2026 Sports Festival in November
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Enugu is ramping up preparations to host the 2026 National Sports Festival, as the National Sports Commission (NSC) has officially confirmed the event timeline for what is branded the Coal City Games. The Director General of the NSC, Bukola Olopade, announced that the opening ceremony will take place on November 27, with […]
Barau Jibrin Urges Students to Support Tinubu’s Re-Election
By Anayo Akwitti Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has called on Nigerian students to support the re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu, citing ongoing reforms in the education sector as critical to youth development and national growth. Barau made the appeal on Friday in Abuja while chairing the 45th anniversary celebration of the […]
Tinubu Signs ₦68.32tn 2026 Budget, Extends 2025 Spending Window
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, approving a record ₦68.32 trillion budget aimed at driving infrastructure development, economic stability, and inclusive growth. The newly enacted budget allocates ₦4.799 trillion to statutory transfers, ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing, ₦15.4 trillion for recurrent expenditure, and a significant ₦32.2 trillion […]
NDLEA Secures 974 Convictions, Jails 11 Drug Kingpins
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA, has secured 974 drug-related convictions between January and March 2026, in what authorities describe as a major breakthrough in the fight against trafficking. Among those convicted are 11 high-profile drug kingpins handed a combined 254 years imprisonment, marking one of the agency’s most significant prosecution […]
Reps Probe Alleged Diversion of N1.12tn Anchor Borrowers Funds
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has commenced an investigation into the alleged diversion and poor insurance coverage of the N1.12 trillion Anchor Borrowers Programme (ABP). The probe, led by the House Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, is examining how funds meant to boost agricultural production were managed, as well as the role […]
ADC Faction Rejects Abuja Convention, Alleges Forgery
By Oluwakemi Kindnes A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected a convention held in Abuja by a rival coalition group, describing the exercise as illegal, void, and in violation of subsisting court orders. The faction, led by its National Chairman, Nafiu Gombe, and National Leader, Leke Abejide, stated this during a news […]
Reps Approve ₦248.6bn Relief for Kano, Jos, Ikeja DisCos
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has approved a ₦248.6 billion financial relief and debt restructuring package for the Kano, Jos, and Ikeja Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos). This move announced on Thursday is aimed at stabilising Nigeria’s troubled power sector. The decision followed the adoption of a report by the Public Accounts Committee, which […]
Nigerian Airlines Warn of April 20 Shutdown Over Jet Fuel
By Oluwakemi Kindness, The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have warned that domestic airlines may suspend operations nationwide from April 20, 2026, if the sharp rise in aviation fuel prices is not urgently addressed. In a letter dated April 14, 2026, and addressed to the Executive Secretary of the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria, […]