The House of Representatives yesterday passed President Bola Tinubu’s N58.4 trillion 2026 appropriation bill through second reading without debate, a move that could raise questions over whether legislative oversight is giving way to executive dominance ahead of 2027. The plenary was presided over by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. The bill, christened the ‘Budget of Consolidation, Renewed […]
On the heels of upward adjustments in the pump price of petrol three days ago, Nigerians may face another round of increases following a sustained rise in crude oil prices on the international market. The price of Nigeria’s Bonny Light crude rose to $70.30 per barrel from $64 per barrel last week, representing an increase […]
The second batch of no fewer than 705 Nigerian refugees has voluntarily returned to Borno State after being repatriated from Cameroon to the Banki border community in the Bama Local Government Area of the state. The state government’s repatriation exercise is part of a coordinated resettlement drive in insurgency-affected border communities. The returning refugees, comprising […]
Asian stocks took a hit on Friday amid fresh worries over vast investments in artificial intelligence, gold and silver tumbled after hitting multiple record highs, and oil retreated on hopes for an easing of US-Iran tensions. Markets have endured a rollercoaster ride this week as traders weathered a weaker dollar, Donald Trump’s threats against Tehran, […]
Prominent rights activist Sarah Bireete, who was detained on December 30 after questioning the accuracy of the voter register ahead of the January 15 general election, has been granted bail. Bireete, head of the Centre for Constitutional Governance, faced charges related to the alleged unlawful disclosure of voters’ information. Magistrate Winnie Nankya Jatiko released her […]
President William Ruto has promised to respect the rulings of the country’s courts, despite having previously questioned several judicial decisions. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony for 15 new Court of Appeal judges at State House on Wednesday, he emphasized the crucial role of an independent judiciary. Ruto said his concerns regarding judicial decisions “are expressed […]
The House of Representatives has directed security personnel to launch coordinated operations, including aerial surveillance and ground support, to flush out armed bandits terrorising communities in Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent national importance on Wednesday, sponsored by the Chief Whip of the House, […]
Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), represented by the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC), resumed their indefinite strike on Thursday over unresolved welfare issues. This follows their initial strike that began on January 19. Attendance at FCTA offices was low, complying with JUAC’s directive to stay at home. The strike continues despite a […]
The Confederation of African Football Disciplinary Board has imposed a series of sanctions on the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football, the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football, as well as several players and officials, following incidents during the 2025 African Cup of Nations final. In a statement posted on its website on Wednesday night, CAF said the […]
Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka powered into her fourth Australian Open final in a row with a dominant win over Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina on Thursday in a politically charged encounter. There was no handshake afterwards as top-ranked Sabalenka triumphed 6-2, 6-3 and faces either Elena Rybakina or Jessica Pegula for her third Melbourne title. It denied the […]
The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting ongoing efforts to strengthen security, peacebuilding and institutional resilience in Nigeria. A high-level event began on Tuesday in Abuja, organised by the Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria (SPRiNG) Programme, which brought together senior government officials, security agencies, programme partners, and civil society leaders to review […]
Kyiv said on Thursday that it had received from Russia 1,000 remains of people that Moscow said were Ukrainian soldiers killed fighting the Kremlin’s army. The exchange of prisoners of war and the remains of killed soldiers is one of the few remaining areas of cooperation between Kyiv and Moscow, which invaded Ukraine in February […]