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NASS Extends 2025 Budget Lifespan to March 2026, Slashes Spending by ₦6tn as Tinubu Moves to Cure ‘Chronic Overlapping’ of National Accounts Nigeria’s fiscal calendar has been officially redrawn as the National Assembly approved a sweeping extension of the 2025 budget implementation period to March 31, 2026, in a bid to rescue capital projects stalled […]
Christmas Eve Miracle at Ojuelegba as 40ft Container Truck Flips on Bridge, Shuts Down Surulere Traffic Without a Single Fatality A major disaster was narrowly averted on Christmas Eve as a 40-foot containerized truck overturned on the notorious Ojuelegba Bridge, leaving motorists in a standstill but miraculously recording no loss of life. The accident occurred […]
Senator Natasha Distributes 2,000 Bags of Rice Across 5 Kogi LGAs, Partners Husband to Empower Constituents with Business Tools for Christmas In a major festive intervention aimed at alleviating the economic pressures on her constituents, the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has commenced the distribution of over 2,000 bags of rice and other essential […]
NFVCB Defends Approval of ‘A Very Dirty Christmas’ as Metaphorical While Ordering Title Change Following Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Backlash The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has stepped into the center of a brewing religious controversy, defending its classification of the Nollywood movie “A Very Dirty Christmas” while simultaneously ordering its producers […]
‘The Lookman Magic’ — Atalanta Star Fires 20-Yard Screamer to Rescue Wasteful Super Eagles in 2-1 Opener Thriller Against Tanzania A moment of individual brilliance from Ademola Lookman saved Nigeria from an embarrassing opening-day slip-up, as the Super Eagles labored to a 2-1 victory over a resilient Tanzania in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) […]
‘No Room for Mediocrity’ — Head Coach Eric Chelle Slams Super Eagles’ Wastefulness Despite 2-1 Opening Win Over Tanzania Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has delivered a sobering assessment of his team’s performance following their 2-1 victory over Tanzania, insisting that Nigeria must “drastically improve” if they hope to secure a fourth continental title. […]
CBN Governor Woos Global Investors in Washington, Cites 14.4% Inflation Drop and $44bn Reserve Buffer as Proof of Reform Success The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has taken Nigeria’s “orthodox” economic story to the heart of global finance, assuring international business leaders that the country has moved beyond the era […]
US Triples ‘Self-Deportation’ Bonus to $3,000 as DHS Issues Final End-of-Year Ultimatum to Undocumented Migrants Ahead of Mass Arrests In a dramatic escalation of the administration’s mass deportation agenda, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced it will pay undocumented migrants $3,000 each to leave the country voluntarily before the year concludes. The […]
Tinubu Declares Total War on Bandits and Kidnappers, Rebrands All Armed Non-State Actors as Terrorists Under New ₦5.4tn National Security Doctrine President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has fundamentally shifted Nigeria’s internal security policy, officially declaring that bandits, kidnappers, and all armed non-state actors will be treated as terrorists under a “no-mercy” counter-terrorism framework. The President made […]
Dangote Refinery Crashes Petrol Prices to ₦739/Litre at MRS Stations Nationwide, Issues Hotline to Report Overcharging Amid 50m Litre Daily Supply Guarantee In a massive shift for Nigeria’s energy sector, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has successfully forced a downward review of fuel prices nationwide, launching its petrol at a retail price of ₦739 per litre […]
FG Temporarily Opens Landmark Bodo-Bonny Road, Ending Decades of Risky Sea Travel for Yuletide Commuters Amid Strict 7PM Night Ban In what many residents are calling a “Christmas miracle,” the Federal Government has officially opened the gates of the ₦280 billion Bodo-Bonny Road to public traffic, providing a safe, overland passage for thousands of Nigerians […]
1st Choice Properties Launches West Africa’s First Anti-Fraud App, Moves to Protect Nigerians From ₦100bn Annual Losses In a major bid to sanitize Nigeria’s high-risk property market, tech-driven firm 1st Choice Properties Limited has launched a landmark mobile application aimed at ending the reign of “land grabbers” and fraudulent agents. Unveiled in Lagos, the “1st Choice […]
Kano Police Command Intensifies Festive Patrols, Bans Fireworks and Unauthorized Horse Riding to Ensure Secure Christmas and New Year Celebrations The Kano State Police Command has transitioned to a state of heightened operational readiness, deploying thousands of officers and specialized tactical units to ensure a peaceful environment for the 2025 Christmas and New Year celebrations. […]
Senate Rises in Defence of Ambassador-Designate Over ‘Ekiti Gaffe,’ Dismisses Viral Memory Lapse as Stress-Induced Error The Nigerian Senate has officially weighed in on the viral controversy surrounding ambassadorial nominee Emmanuel Adeyemi, describing his inability to name all three senators from his home state of Ekiti as a “minor lapse” that should not overshadow his […]
Nigerian Troops Kill 21 Boko Haram Insurgents in Borno Ambush, Intercept Massive Logistics Convoy and Lagos-Registered Supply Vehicle In a significant blow to the remnants of the Boko Haram insurgency, the Nigerian Army has confirmed the neutralization of 21 terrorists following a fierce ambush on a strategic logistics convoy in Borno State. The operation, which […]
Heirs Energies Secures $750m Afreximbank Facility to Double Production and Fast-Track Nigeria’s Energy Sufficiency Goals In a landmark move for Africa’s indigenous energy sector, Heirs Energies Limited has secured a $750 million financing facility from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to significantly scale its oil and gas operations. The agreement was finalized during a high-profile […]
FCCPC Issues Stern Warning to Transporters Over ‘Exorbitant’ Fares, Vows to Penalise Operators for Consumer Exploitation Amid Holiday Rush The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has issued a high-level warning to interstate transport operators across Nigeria, declaring that while the law allows for price adjustments in a deregulated market, the “systemic exploitation” of […]
Wabara Offers Governor Otti Automatic PDP Ticket, Calls for ‘Prodigal Son’ to Abandon Labour Party and Return Home In a move that has sent tremors through the political foundations of Abia State, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has officially offered Governor Alex Otti an “open-door” return […]
Tinubu Hails DSS DG Over IPI Award, Commends Agency’s Transition from Media Hostility to Constructive Dialogue President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his warm felicitations to the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Oluwatosin Ajayi, following his recognition by the International Press Institute (IPI) as a champion of press freedom in Nigeria. […]
FG Commends Lafiagi Community for Sustaining Peace, Urges BUA Foods to Fast-Track Completion of Integrated Sugar Complex The Federal Government has lauded the people of the Lafiagi Emirate in Kwara State for their unwavering support and the maintenance of a peaceful atmosphere, which it described as the “gold standard” for host community relations in Nigeria’s […]