Peter Obi Demands N5bn Damages, Public Apology from Kenneth Okonkwo Over Defamation Claims
Peter Obi Demands N5bn Damages, Public Apology from Kenneth Okonkwo Over Defamation Claims
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Lawmakers Do Not Determine Their Own Pay: Senate Leader Bamidele
Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has rejected claims that members of the National Assembly are responsible for fixing their own salaries and allowances, stating that such decisions are exclusively handled by the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). His remarks came in response to a recent court judgment that declared controversial spending on lawmakers’ vehicles…
Tinubu Approves N10bn Ebola Emergency Fund as Nigeria Steps Up Border Surveillance
President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate release of N10 billion to strengthen Nigeria’s preparedness against the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak currently affecting parts of East and Central Africa. The President also approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness following growing concerns over the spread of the disease, which…
Inflation and Insecurity Remain Key Concerns Despite Reforms: FG.
The Federal Government has acknowledged that inflation and insecurity continue to weigh heavily on Nigerians, even as it maintains that recent economic reforms are beginning to deliver measurable results. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday as part of activities marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, Secretary to the Government of the Federation,…
Palestinians Trapped Between Israeli Military Actions, Settler Violence and Hamas Rule – UN Report
A UN inquiry says Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank face severe rights violations from Israeli forces, settler attacks and Hamas-linked abuses.
2026 World Cup: 20 Young Stars Set to Dominate Football’s Biggest Stage
From Yan Diomande and Nico Paz to Gilberto Mora and Luka Vuskovic, discover the 20 rising stars expected to make headlines at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Health Workers Threaten Fresh Strike Over Delayed Salary Adjustment
ALERT: JOHESU warns of a possible fresh nationwide strike as the Federal Government delays implementation of the long-awaited CONHESS salary adjustment.
Petrol Imports Crash by N2tn to N87bn
Nigeria’s petrol import bill fell by 96.15% to N87.4bn in Q1 2026 as local refining, led by Dangote Refinery, continues to reshape fuel supply.
Suspected Kidnappers Kill Soldier, Injure Another in Ogun
A soldier was killed and another injured during an attempted kidnapping in Mowe, Ogun State, as security forces engaged suspected kidnappers.
FULL LIST: FIFA Introduces New Rules Ahead of 2026 World Cup
From expanded VAR powers to stricter time-wasting sanctions, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will debut a series of major rule changes aimed at improving fairness, transparency and match flow. Football’s law-making body, the International Football Association Board (IFAB), has approved a sweeping set of amendments to the Laws of the Game ahead of the 2026…