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Chairman Hails Adeleke’s Defection as Boost to Accord Party’s Growth
The Accord party announced that it has experienced a surge in nationwide membership following the defection of Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, to its platform, positioning the party as a growing political force ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The National Chairman of the party, Maxwell Mgbudem, disclosed during a press conference at the […]
NASS Pushes 2025 Fiscal Year to March
The National Assembly approved a revised N43.5tn 2024 Appropriation Act and a reworked N48.3tn 2025 budget framework, with the 2025 fiscal year extended to March 31, 2026, a major fiscal reset aimed at addressing revenue shortfalls, weak capital execution, and overlapping budget cycles. The approval followed marathon plenary sessions in both chambers, culminating in the […]
2023 AFCON: FG Presents National Honours, Housing Documents to Super Eagles
Ahead of their opening match at AFCON, Nigeria’s Super Eagles (Class of 2024) have received national honours certificates, housing allocation documents, and land grants in Abuja and Lagos. The rewards were pledged by President Bola Tinubu following the team’s second-place finish at the 2023 AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire. The presentation took place at the team […]
‘We Are Ready,’ Ndidi Confident Super Eagles Will Bounce Back at AFCON
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has expressed confidence and optimism as he assumes a leadership role ahead of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign, saying the team is united and determined to make up for recent disappointments. Ndidi, who was named the team’s captain days ago, said the Super Eagles are confident going into […]
Senate Approves ₦43trn 2024 and 2025 Appropriations Act Repeal, Re-enactment
The Senate has passed the sum of N43 trillion 2024 and 2025 Appropriations Act (repeal and re-enactment) Bills 2025. The resolution of the Senate followed its consideration and approval of the recommendations of the report of its Committee on Appropriations. Read Also: Tinubu Submits ₦58.18trn 2026 budget to National Assembly The consolidated report was presented […]
₦58.47tr 2026 Budget Passes Second Reading in Senate
The Senate has passed the ₦58.47 trillion Appropriation Bill for the 2026 fiscal year for second reading following a debate on its general principles during plenary. President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, also announced that the upper chamber would adjourn its sitting until January 27, 2026. Read Also: Rivers Assembly Resumes Plenary After Six Month […]
Kenny Okolugbo Resigns as Akpabio’s Media Aide
Kenny Okolugbo, Consultant on Communications and Strategy to the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has resigned, ending his tenure on the Senate President’s media team. Okolugbo communicated his decision in a letter that was addressed to the President of the Senate through his Chief of Staff, Chinedu Akubueze, citing “business and family commitments” […]
FG Moves to Shut Down Terrorists’ Social Media Accounts
The Federal Government has announced that the Nigerian security agencies are collaborating with major social media companies to identify and ban accounts used by terrorist and criminal groups to promote their activities and raise funds. The Director-General of the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka disclosed this while speaking at an end-of-year briefing in […]
Call of Duty Co-Creator Vince Zampella Dies at 55 After Highway Crash
Vince Zampella, the co-creator of the Call of Duty video game franchise, has died at the age of 55 following a single-vehicle crash on a Los Angeles highway. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), for reasons still under investigation, the Ferrari he was in veered off the roadway, struck a concrete barrier, and became […]
Six Rivers PDP Reps Defect to APC
Six members of the House of Representatives, serving under the Peoples Democratic Party, have joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) due to the unresolved leadership crisis in the PDP. The members are Hon Dum Dekor, Hon Solomon Bob, Hon Hart Cyril Godwin, Hon Engr Victor Obuzor, Hon Blessing Amadi, and Hon Felix Nweke. Their letters […]