2027: Group urges Lawuru to join Warri Reps race
By Progress Godfrey A political group under the umbrella of the Warri Federal Constituency Progressive Forum, (WFCPF) has called on the Executive Officer of Bon Hotel De Tranquil, High Chief Promise Lawuru, to contest the Warri Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections. The group said the appeal was […]
PRICE-FIXING ROW: Aviation expert faults FG on airline sanctions
Aviation expert, Gbenga Onitilo, Thursday, described Federal Government’s decision to penalise six domestic airlines over what it termed an arbitrary hike in airfares during the Yuletide as laughable, saying government’s response to the issue appears to be punishment before deep analysis of airline economics.
Our son deserves justice — Igbo mothers pray for Kanu in prison
A delegation of prominent Igbo spiritual mothers, led by Chief Mrs. Oliaku Chika Ibeneme, also known as Nne Mmanwu Igbo Niine (Mother of All Igbo Masquerades), paid a solidarity visit to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, at the Sokoto Correctional Centre.
Scores injured as violence erupts during shopping complex flag-off in Adeleke’s hometown
Chaos broke out in Ede, hometown of Governor Ademola Adeleke, as supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Accord Party clashed during the flag-off of a shopping complex reconstruction. Police intervened, firing tear gas to disperse the crowd.
Senate to pass 2026 Appropriation Bill on March 31, confirms key appointments
The President of the Senate Nigeria, Godswill Akpabio, has assured that the Senate Nigeria will pass the N48.472 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill on March 31, following a brief adjournment for the Sallah break.
Reps pass ₦2.2trn FCT 2026 Budget for Second Reading
By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja The House of Representatives Nigeria on Thursday passed for second reading a bill seeking to authorise the withdrawal of over ₦2.2 trillion from the Statutory Revenue Fund of the Federal Capital Territory Administration for the 2026 financial year. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Authorise the Issue […]
Oyebanji hails residents as Ekiti tops fiscal transparency ranking
By Rotimi Ojomoyela The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has commended residents of the state for their compliance with fiscal policies following the state’s ranking among the top-performing states in fiscal transparency in the country for the fourth quarter of 2025. The ranking was contained in a report by BudgIT titled States Fiscal Transparency […]
Over 500 PDP members defect to APC in Bayelsa
More than 500 members of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ofoni have defected to the All Progressives Congress.
Middle East war: TotalEnergies shuts 15% of gas, oil production
Brent is up around 38 percent from the eve of the conflict, which began on February 28 when the United States and Israel launched airstrikes against Iran.
Iran won’t relent until US ‘sorry for grave miscalculation’ – Security chief
US President Donald “Trump says he is looking for a speedy victory. While starting a war is easy, it cannot be won with a few tweets. We will not relent until making you sorry for this grave miscalculation,” Larijani said on X.
Chimamanda: NMA calls for constitution of MDCN, Boards to tackle cases of medical negligence
… Calls on President Tinubu to act urgently after controversial investigative panel reportBy Chioma Obinna The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Lagos State Branch, has urged the Federal Government to urgently constitute the membership of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, MDCN, and boards of federal health institutions to prevent delays in justice for medical […]
