NITEL, PHCN pensioners receive N39bn lifeline
•As FG clears liabilities of over 24,000 retirees By Victor Ahiuma-Young Thousands of pensioners under the Federal Government’s Defined Benefit Scheme, DBS, have received a major financial boost as the Federal Government has cleared more than N39 billion in long-standing pension liabilities, bringing relief to retirees of the defunct NITEL/MTEL, PHCN and other federal parastatals. The payments, […]
FG spends N358.3bn on electricity subsidy in Q1 2026 – NERC
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja ABUJA – The Federal Government incurred an electricity tariff subsidy of N358.32 billion in the first quarter of 2026 as it continued to bridge the gap between cost-reflective electricity tariffs and the rates paid by consumers, according to the latest report by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). In its First […]
FIFA says Belgium’s appeal against Balogun decision ‘inadmissible’
FIFA said on Monday that the appeal by Belgium’s football assocation against the World Cup reprieve for US striker Folarin Balogun was “inadmissible”.
Kwara APC crisis deepens as Ashiru, Mustapha seek Tinubu’s intervention
..Emir Backs Party Candidates By Demola Akinyemi ILORIN — The crisis rocking the Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) intensified on Monday as aggrieved party leaders, including Deputy Senate Leader, Senator Lola Ashiru, and Senator Saliu Mustapha, warned that the party risks losing the 2027 general elections in the state unless President […]
Police arrest four over N30m kidnap threat in Kebbi
By Haruna Aliyu BIRNIN KEBBI — The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested four suspects for allegedly threatening to kidnap a resident of Jega town unless he paid a N30 million ransom. The Command’s spokesman, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. According to him, the suspects allegedly targeted Aminu Garba after […]
Portugal vs Spain: Ronaldo, Yamal start as Felix returns in World Cup blockbuster
Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez has made one change to the side that defeated Croatia, recalling João Félix to the starting XI in place of Rafael Leão, who drops to the bench.
APM to unveil blueprint to revive economy, tackle insecurity
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Allied People’s Movement (APM) says it is preparing to unveil a comprehensive governance blueprint aimed at reviving Nigeria’s struggling economy, overhauling the country’s security architecture and restoring public confidence in governance ahead of the 2027 general election. With households squeezed by rising prices, persistent insecurity and unemployment, the opposition […]
Ronaldo starts for Portugal against Spain, Silva benched
Cristiano Ronaldo was named in Portugal’s starting line-up for the last-16 showdown against Spain on Monday as he bids to extend his last World Cup.
Tinubu defends FCT’s TSA exit, commissions Body of Benchers Annex, Law School Quarters
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: President Bola Tinubu has defended his decision to remove the Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA from the Treasury Single Account TSA. Tinubu disclosed this on Monday when he commissioned two separate judiciary and legal sector projects in Abuja, insisting that providing infrastructure for the legal profession does not amount to executive […]
England receive Reece James boost ahead of Norway quarter-final clash
James has missed England’s matches against Panama, DR Congo and Mexico after sustaining the injury during the group-stage victory over Ghana, but is expected to resume full training this week.
Next pandemic won’t wait, WHO tells nations to seal global pact
… Says DR Congo Ebola underscores global risk… Insists, every month of delay leaves world less safeBy Chioma Obinna The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, on Monday issued a fresh warning that the world remains dangerously exposed to future disease outbreaks, urging countries to put aside differences and conclude negotiations on […]
