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Senate Confirms Eyesan, Mohammed as CEOs of NUPRC, NMDPRA
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 […]
Adeleke Defends Osun’s Health Sector Amid Criticism From Oyebamiji
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 […]
President Tinubu Chairs Emergency FEC Meeting Ahead of 2026 Budget Presentation
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 […]
NIMC Introduces Pre-Enrolment Portal for NIN Registration
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 Gov. Lawal Signs ₦871.3bn 2026 Budget into Law
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 […]
Tinubu Approves N758bn to Clear Outstanding Pension Liabilities
President Bola Tinubu has approved the release of N758 billion to settle outstanding pension liabilities, as the National Pension Commission (PenCom) recorded a 180 percent rise in recoveries from defaulting employers within the year. Presenting a one-year performance report at the Pension Revolution Journalist Summit in Lagos, PenCom Director-General, Omolola Olowora, said the administration’s intervention represented a “historic […]
Tinubu Seeks Governors’ Support for State Police
President Bola Tinubu has called on members of the All Progressives Congress and other governors to back the proposal for the establishment of state police and implementation of local government autonomy. Tinubu made the call at the 14th meeting of the APC National Caucus held in Abuja, asking governors to support the judgment of the […]
FG Reopens 47 Unity Schools After 4-Week Closure
The Federal Government has announced the reopening of the 47 unity schools across the country, earlier shut down over security concerns. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Education made this announcement in a statement, which noted that the decision to reopen the affected colleges reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the Federal Government to […]
Tinubu Notifies House of Representatives Ahead of 2026 Budget Presentation
President Bola Tinubu has formally informed the House of Representatives about his plan to present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly. The notification letter was read by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen during Thursday’s plenary session. According to the letter, President Tinubu, in his capacity as President and Commander-in-Chief […]
Court Orders Ex-Minister Ngige to Remain on Administrative Bail
The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Gwarinpa, Abuja, has ruled that former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, will continue to benefit from the administrative bail granted to him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Justice Mariam Hassan, who presided over the case, instructed that Ngige must provide a surety […]