President Tinubu's N43.56tr spending plan and 2026 budget face hurdles amid legislative disagreements over oil benchmarks and mounting opposition to new tax reforms. Will Nigeria miss another budget?
US President Donald Trump addresses the nation, promising an economic boom while blaming predecessor Joe Biden for high prices. He announces 'warrior dividend' for troops.
Oyo State House of Assembly approves N892 billion 2026 budget, with capital expenditure exceeding recurrent spending. Infrastructure gets top priority. Read more.
New US travel restrictions from Jan 1, 2026, will limit Nigerian business, tourist & student visas. Learn the consequences and strategic responses needed.
EU leaders meet in a crucial summit to unlock €210bn in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, but face strong opposition from Belgium. Will they find a deal before Ukraine's cash crunch hits?
Balogun of Ikareland, Chief Abdul Tunji Mohamed, leads delegation to thank Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for support, hailing the ongoing Ikare-Akungba road dualisation as a major boost for safety and economy. Read more.
Burkina Faso has freed 11 Nigerian Air Force personnel after high-level diplomatic talks. Get the full details on the release and the government's intervention.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara confirms Rivers State has ₦600bn in its coffers, pledges detailed public accounting of all funds and project spending. Read the full report.
The House of Representatives initiates a major investigation into Nigeria's bilateral treaties and foreign-funded contracts, citing sovereignty and debt risks. Learn about the probe's scope and implications.
PDP chieftain Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim declares the party undeterred by attacks, drawing parallels with Nigeria's historic multiparty democracy and the failed Abacha plot. Read more.
Peter Obi's potential defection from the Labour Party sparks reactions. Reports cite internal crises as the cause. Discover the implications for the 2027 elections and the Obidient movement.
US President Donald Trump's new travel restrictions target Ivory Coast and Senegal, raising concerns for fans ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Get the full story and fan reactions here.
President Tinubu held a private meeting with NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed following explosive allegations by Aliko Dangote of corruption and economic sabotage in Nigeria's oil sector.
President Bola Tinubu will present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly this Friday. Get the full details on the schedule and security protocols for the key fiscal event.
Nigeria's Senate passes the Federal Audit Service Bill 2025 and the Institute of Economists Bill, aiming to overhaul colonial-era laws and boost financial accountability. Awaiting presidential assent.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has dismissed 58 personnel, including senior officers, for offences like insubordination and job racketeering. The Commandant General vows to reposition the Corps.
Russian President Vladimir Putin dismisses diplomatic compromise, threatening to take Ukrainian territory by force despite Trump's peace push. Full analysis of the escalating crisis.
President Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation for new oil sector chiefs after Farouk Ahmed and Gbenga Komolafe resign. The move follows Aliko Dangote's public allegations of multi-million dollar school fees payments. Read the full details.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara reveals he met over ₦600 billion in Rivers State's treasury after emergency rule, defending his administration's transparent spending. Read details of the executive-legislature tension.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has reinstated Danlami Hayyo and Michael Ango. The move follows suspensions linked to a disputed school closure memo and undisciplinary acts. Read the full details.
A Delta State High Court has issued an order restraining the IGP and Nigeria Police from resuming tinted glass permit enforcement nationwide. Get the full details on the legal battle and police response.
Works Minister David Umahi calls on Igbos worldwide to halt Biafra secession push, arguing President Tinubu's administration has addressed grievances through inclusion and integration. Full details.
PDP governorship hopeful Olufemi Ajadi intensifies grassroots consultations, meeting all 33 LG Vice Chairmen and Chiefs of Staff in Ibadan to seek support for his 2027 ambition. Read his continuity agenda.
Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, will confer the Okanlomo of Yorubaland title on Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, on December 21. Get the full details and public reactions here.
A Delta State High Court has issued an injunction restraining the Nigeria Police from enforcing its tinted glass permit policy. The order bars harassment and extortion of motorists. Read the full details.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara discloses Rivers State met ₦600bn after emergency rule, vows full financial transparency within six months. Details on new road projects inside.
A lawmaker alleges discrepancies between the passed and gazetted tax bills, calling it a constitutional breach. The Speaker pledges to investigate.
The Nigerian Senate has declined to debate a motion seeking an investigation into alleged land grabbing, demolitions, and other issues in Abuja, ruling it procedurally defective. Read the full details and reactions.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has dismissed rumours of defecting to the APC. He reaffirmed his commitment to the PDP and called for unity beyond party lines. Read his full statement.
President Tinubu transmits a N43.56 trillion appropriation bill to unify 2024-2025 spending, aiming to stop overlapping budgets and boost capital project performance. Urges swift legislative approval.