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FG Disburses ₦435bn to 29 States for Roads, Security
At least twenty-nine states have received a combined four hundred and thirty-five-point-two-five billion naira in special Federal Government funding for infrastructure and security between January and June 2026. The data was obtained from the fiscal performance of each state, utilising data from the Q1 to Q2 budget performance reports from January to June 2026 obtained...
No Going Back: FG Dashes Hopes on Fuel Subsidy
The Federal Government has rejected former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s call to restore petrol subsidy, warning that the policy would put renewed pressure on public finances. President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, says the subsidy regime was removed by law in June twenty twenty-three and cannot simply be restored without...
Osun 2026 Results: Adeleke Beats APC By 66,252 Votes
Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party was early Sunday declared winner of the 2026 Osun State governorship election, securing a second term after a tense contest that combined high voter turnout with reports of violence and claims of attempted result manipulation. Adeleke polled 511,067 votes to defeat the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, Bola...
Osun Poll: INEC Shares New Ballot Papers to Party Agents
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Thursday night commenced the distribution of reprinted ballot papers and result sheets to agents of political parties in the 30 Local Government Areas of Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The exercise took place at the Commission’s state office in Osogbo, following INEC’s compliance with a Federal...
How The 2018 NASS Siege Tested Nigeria’s Democracy
Abuja, August 7, 2026 Seven years ago today, How Nigerians woke up to images that felt like a throwback to military rule. At about 6:00am on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, over 100 hooded operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, backed by four armored vehicles, sealed off the National Assembly in Abuja. No number...
Today in History: The 2009 Doctrine of Necessity
On July 5, 2009, President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua traveled out of Nigeria to Germany for medical treatment. The Presidency announced late on Saturday that the President was going abroad for “a few weeks” to treat a heart condition. He named Vice President Goodluck Jonathan to oversee government affairs while he was away. Yar’Adua had earlier...
Economics
CBN Lowers Interest Rate as Inflation Eases
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points, bringing it down to 26.50 percent from 27 percent, citing sustained progress in curbing inflation and stabilising the economy. The decision was announced on Tuesday during the bank’s 304th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja, where all...
NUPRC Launches 2025 Upstream Licensing Round,Offers Blocks for Investors
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has officially launched the 2025 oil and gas licensing round, offering 50 blocks for bidding across five of Nigeria’s sedimentary basins, while emphasizing that only technically competent and financially capable firms will qualify. The move, the commission said, is designed to eliminate speculative participation and position Nigeria’s upstream...
Tinubu Heads to Türkiye on State Visit to Deepen Bilateral Relations
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday left Abuja for a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye, as Nigeria moves to deepen diplomatic, economic and strategic ties with the country. The trip was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, in a post on X, where he outlined the...
TAX TROUBLE: NEC Steps In To Fix Nigeria’s Tax Mess
The National Economic Council (NEC) is set to meet with the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, led by Taiwo Oyedele, to address concerns surrounding Nigeria’s new tax laws. This move aims to clarify and implement the tax reforms effectively, promoting economic growth and fairness. – Exemptions for Low-Income Earners: Individuals earning below N800,000...
Dangote Refinery to the Rescue: Fuel Scarcity Fades Away
The Dangote Refinery has significantly increased Nigeria’s domestic petrol supply by 64% to 32 million litres per day in December 2025, up from 19.5 million litres in November. This surge has led to a 19% decline in fuel imports, which fell to 42.2 million litres daily. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)...
Nigeria Economic Revival: EU High-Risk Label Removed
The Federal Government of Nigeria announces that the country has been removed from the European Union’s list of high-risk third countries, marking a significant achievement in Nigeria’s economic reform agenda. This development, confirmed by the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun, underscores Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its anti-money laundering...
Entertainment
Blessing CEO Remanded as Court Delays Bail to June 9
The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos has reserved ruling on the bail application filed by social media influencer and relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO. Justice D.I. Dipeolu fixed Monday, June 9, 2026 for ruling after hearing arguments from both EFCC and defence counsel on Friday, June 5, 2026....
Pretty Mike Walks Free as Judge Dismisses NDLEA Drug Suit
Federal High Court in Lagos has discharged socialite and nightclub owner Mike Nwalie, popularly known as Pretty Mike, and his club supervisor, Joachim Hillary, in a drug-related case filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Delivering judgment, Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa upheld their no-case submission, ruling that the prosecution failed to establish a prima...
New York Times Points to Adam Back in Renewed Hunt for Bitcoin Founder
A year‑long investigation by The New York Times has concluded that British cryptographer Adam Back is the “most likely candidate” behind Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, reigniting a 17‑year search for the digital currency’s founder. Back, 55, is chief executive of blockchain firm Blockstream and a pioneer of early digital asset research. If the findings...
Mc Apapa Brings Comedy Xperience to Kubwa This Easter Monday
Comedy Xperience with Mc Apapa is scheduled for Easter Monday at Grand Valley Hotel, organizers said. Red‑carpet arrivals begin at 5 pm; the show starts at 6 pm. Apapa will host a lineup that includes Mc Pashun (Titus from “My Flatmate”), Mc Jp, Aje Baba, Mc Nappy, Mc Kpako, Mc GodPikin and Min Suzie Oche-Otene (in music). Organizers promise “pure laughter” and local ribbing....
Eric Dane’s Death and the Controversy Building up
Eric Dane’s passing has sparked a controversy after Laura Ann Tull, a former Grey’s Anatomy extra, accused him of bullying and abuse on set. Tull claimed Dane mocked her, spoke negatively about her, and contributed to her departure from the show. She even stated, “I am why he was fired from Grey’s,” although there’s no...
Peller Survives Fire Incident at New Home
Popular TikToker Peller has survived a generator fire at his residence in the early hours of Saturday, escaping unhurt in what he described as a near-disaster. The social media influencer disclosed the incident in a video posted on his Instagram page, which showed flames consuming his generator as he urgently called for help. According to...
Sports
SPAIN PROVE FIFA RANKINGS RIGHT WITH WORLD CUP TRIUMPH
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time at MetLife Stadium on Sunday to win the FIFA World Cup 2026. It secures the nation’s second world title, 16 years after their triumph in South Africa. The victory also propelled Spain back to No.1 in the FIFA World Ranking for the first time in 11 years. The...
World Cup 2026: Morocco and Egypt Carry Africa’s Hopes
Africa now has two teams left at the 2026 World Cup. Morocco and Egypt are the only African sides in the Round of 16. Eight other African teams were knocked out in the Round of 32. This was Africa’s biggest World Cup ever with 10 teams. Morocco and Egypt move on Morocco was first to...
Trossard Goal Sees Arsenal Edge West Ham 1-0
Arsenal moved to the brink of a first Premier League title in 22 years after a 1-0 win at West Ham on Sunday, surviving a late VAR controversy to keep control of the 2025/26 title race. Leandro Trossard struck the winner in the 83rd minute at the London Stadium, finishing Martin Ødegaard’s cutback to give...
Emirates Erupts: Arsenal Edge Atletico to Reach UCL Final
Arsenal ended a two-decade wait for a Champions League final on Tuesday night, edging Atletico Madrid 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium to secure a 2-1 aggregate victory in their semi-final. Bukayo Saka’s first-half goal proved decisive as Mikel Arteta’s side booked their place in the showpiece in Budapest on May 30, their first appearance in...
AFCON 2025: Morocco Crowned Champions as CAF Overturns Result
Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially awarded the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco after its Appeal Board ruled that Senegal forfeited the final following a successful protest. The decision, announced on Tuesday, overturns an earlier ruling by CAF’s disciplinary body after an appeal by the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF),...
Premier League Slams Chelsea £10.75m Fine, Suspended Transfer Ban
Chelsea F.C. have been fined £10.75 million ($14.27 million) and handed a suspended one-year transfer ban by the Premier League over historical breaches linked to undisclosed payments. The league announced the sanctions on Monday, also imposing an immediate nine-month academy transfer ban on the west London club. According to the Premier League, the violations came...
