The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and Saidu Mohammed as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The confirmations followed their screening by the Senate joint committees on petroleum upstream, downstream, and gas, chaired […]
President Bola Tinubu has presented a ₦58.18 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly, outlining tougher security measures, stricter fiscal discipline, and deeper economic reforms. Presenting the proposal, tagged “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity,” the President said the budget is aimed at consolidating recent macroeconomic gains, restoring […]
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has debunked claims made by the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, that the state’s health system is “moribund.” Adeleke, in an official statement signed by his spokesperson, Rasheed Olawale, described the claim as “a baseless disinformation attempt” that “only deepened the isolation of the opposition candidate in the […]
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the 2026 Budget, paving the way for its presentation to a joint session of the National Assembly this afternoon by President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The President’s Special Assistant on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, disclosed this in a brief statement on his X […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is presiding over an emergency session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja, ahead of the presentation of the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly. The meeting is taking place hours after the President formally informed the […]
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has announced that the afrobeats star, Davido, will headline the official kick-off concert for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). CAF announced this via Instagram, noting that the concert will take place at the OLM Souissi Fan Zone in Rabat, Morocco, on December 20, just hours before the tournament […]
Popular Nollywood actress has responded to criticism from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) over the title of her film, A Very Dirty Christmas, which the group described as offensive and a mockery of the Christian faith. In a statement shared on Instagram, the actress defended the creative choice, saying art is meant to provoke […]
The All Progressives Congress in Plateau State has welcomed Governor Caleb Mutfwang after his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party, vowing its full support for his success in the party. The APC Publicity Secretary in the state, Shittu Bamaiyi, said the party is open and non-discriminatory, stressing that joining any political party is the right […]
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has introduced a Pre-Enrolment Portal aimed at simplifying and accelerating the National Identification Number (NIN) registration process for Nigerians at home and in the diaspora. In a post on its X handle, the Commission said the digital platform allows prospective applicants both within Nigeria and in the diaspora to […]
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has signed into law the ₦871.3 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill following its approval by the State House of Assembly. The governor signed the bill shortly after it was passed by the lawmakers. Lawal had earlier presented a proposed ₦861.3 billion budget to the assembly on December 4. The House Committee […]