Alia signs N695bn 2026 budget, declares end to rural neglect in Benue
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has assented to the 2026 Appropriation Bill, approving a N695.01billion spending plan he described as a “people-focused budget” designed to drive rural development, strengthen livelihoods, and ensure sustained economic growth. The governor signed the bill, christened “Budget of Rural Development, Livelihood Support and Sustained Growth” […]
NEW TAX REGIME: NRS takes over FIRS
The Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, has dissolved into Nigerian Revenue Service, NRS, as Nigeria’s new tax regime kick-starts today.
New tax authority, NRS, unveils corporate identity
Following the formal commencement of operations of the new tax regime, the new tax authority, Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), yesterday in Abuja, unveiled its institutional brand identity.
Edo deputy governor urges unity in new year, pledges continuous good governance
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has called on the people of Edo State and Nigerians in general to embrace unity, hope, and collective responsibility as the nation steps into the New Year. In his New Year message released by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr […]
Plateau Gov Mutfwang to join APC Friday
The Governor explained that his decision to join the APC was a strategic one aimed at aligning Plateau State with the Federal Government’s policies to enhance growth and deliver greater dividends of democracy to the people.
2026: Tinubu’s wife unveils First Baby, presents birth certificate
The Wife of the President, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday unveiled Nigeria’s First Baby of the Year 2026, born at exactly 12 midnight at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja.
