Just in: Senate passes N68trn 2026 budget
The Senate has passed a N68 trillion budget for the 2026 fiscal year, increasing the initial proposal by N9 trillion from N58 trillion.
Senegal president signs law doubling penalty for same-sex relations
UN rights chief Volker Turk called the law “deeply worrying” after its passage in parliament and said that it “flies in the face of the sacrosanct human rights”.
Egbetokun’s reputation built on discipline, consistency, results – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to the immediate past Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, describing his career in the Nigeria Police Force as one defined by discipline, consistency, and results.
Rovers FC involved in road accident enroute Lagos for league fixture
The team bus of Rovers Football Club has been involved in a serious road accident while heading to Lagos for a Nigeria National League fixture against Sporting Lagos FC.
Next days in Iran war will be ‘decisive’ – US Defence Secretary
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that the next days of the Iran war will be “decisive” while refusing to rule out US ground forces playing a role in the conflict.
FIFA president Infantino attends Iran friendly in Turkey
The Iranian football federation has said it is “negotiating” with FIFA to relocate the country’s World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico, due to the US and Israel’s war with Iran.
