The Borno State acting Governor, Umar Kadafur has signed a N892.4 billion budget for the 2026 appropriation bill passed by the State House of Assembly into law. Governor Babagana Zulum had initially presented a budget of N890.3 billion to the Assembly on 29 December 2025 for this fiscal year, which was subsequently increased by N2.37 […]
President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve a bill seeking to amend the Court of Appeal Act to increase the number of justices from 70 to 110, as part of reforms aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s appellate justice system. The request was conveyed in a letter addressed to the President of the Senate, Senator […]
The Federal Government has released N50 billion from the N200 billion Needs Assessment Fund (NAF) promised under its recent agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said additional N50 billion would be released soon, bringing the total disbursement to N100 billion. Meanwhile, former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of […]
An interim investigation report into the alleged coup plot against President Bola Tinubu’s government has revealed that a clandestine network of military officers coordinated by an Army Colonel (name withheld) had planned the takeover, with funding, recruitment, and operational planning traced directly to him. The report, sighted by The PUNCH on Tuesday, indicated that the […]
Manchester City have been active in the January transfer window as they look to reel in Premier League pace-setters Arsenal. The arrivals of Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi – two of the Premier League’s standout performers in their respective positions this term – have been something of a statement of intent during the January transfer […]
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Monday for a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday in Abuja. The visit is aimed at strengthening cordial relations between Nigeria and Türkiye and exploring cooperation in security, education, social development, innovation […]
The UK government has announced a wide-ranging package of measures aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures on families in 2026. This includes wage increases for millions of workers, frozen rail fares, lower energy bills, higher pensions and expanded welfare and childcare support. In a statement published on its official website on Monday, the government said it […]
The Anambra State Government has ordered the closure of Onitsha Main Market for one week following traders’ failure to open for business despite Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s directive to disregard the Monday sit-at-home order linked to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The shutdown, announced on Monday, comes amid growing concerns over the economic impact […]
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, have arrested a 30-year-old Brazilian woman, Ms Ingrid Rosa Benevides, for attempting to bring into Nigeria 30.09 kilogrammes of white heroin concealed in factory-sealed coffee packs, valued at over N3 billion. The suspect, who works as a private security […]
The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has revealed that Nigerian workers are beginning to receive higher take-home pay following a reduction in Pay As You Earn (deductions under the newly implemented tax laws. Oyedele disclosed this in a post on X on Monday, citing feedback from employees who […]
The Anambra State government’s recent ban on the Monday sit-at-home order of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has elicited tension in the state. The unease is not unconnected to some residents’ sympathy for the proscribed group’s “civil disobedience”, coupled with IPOB’s pushback against the government’s directive. The state government, following an executive retreat held […]
Power distribution companies have expressed doubt over the directive by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, that prepaid meters must be free for all categories of customers. Operators, who spoke with our correspondent anonymously due to the sensitivity of the matter, said the minister made only a political statement without considering the input of other […]