Reps Clash Over Motion to Summon Tinubu on Budget
The House of Representatives descended into a rowdy session on Wednesday after lawmakers disagreed over a motion seeking to invite President Bola Tinubu to explain delays in the implementation of the 2025 budget. The tension began during plenary when Benedict Etanabene, who represents the Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency of Delta State, raised a point of privilege […]
Ebonyi Denies Rift Between Nwifuru and Wike
The Ebonyi State Government has dismissed reports of a rift between Governor Francis Nwifuru and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, describing the claims as false and politically motivated. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Ikeuwa Omebeh, said Governor Nwifuru did not threaten Wike during […]
Expert Urges Transparency Over IMF’s N8.8tn Spending Report
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) disclosure of ₦8.8 trillion in unrecorded government expenditure has intensified scrutiny of the Federal Government’s fiscal transparency, prompting renewed calls for greater accountability in public finance management. The IMF raised the issue in its June 2026 Article IV Consultation report, stating that Nigeria recorded ₦8.8 trillion in expenditure that was […]
Gunmen Abduct Three Federal University of Lafia Students
Gunmen have abducted three students of the Federal University of Lafia in Nasarawa State, with police rescuing one of the victims during a search-and-rescue operation. The Nasarawa State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Wednesday by its spokesperson, SP Ramhan Nansel. According to the police, the students were kidnapped on Tuesday […]
Chelsea Hand First Professional Contract to Dante Waite
Chelsea F.C. have confirmed that Academy defender Dante Waite has signed his first professional contract with the club. Waite joined Chelsea’s academy at Under-8 level after progressing through the club’s development center and has risen through the youth ranks. The 17-year-old became a regular for the club’s Under-18 side during the 2024/25 season while still […]
Kwara Corrections Officer Wins Leadership Award
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Kwara State Command, has congratulated its Protocol Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Corrections (DSC) Tijani Salihu, on receiving the Best Leadership Award at the 32nd Assistant Superintendent of Corrections (ASC) Basic Course. The six-month training, held at the Correctional Service Training College (CSTC), Kirikiri, Lagos, ran from January 12 to July […]
Russian Embassy Responds to Reported Death of Nigerian Student
The Russian Embassy in Nigeria has responded to reports linking the death of 23-year-old Nigerian student, Nnani Adaobi Marian, to a Russian airstrike in Kharkiv, Ukraine, saying there is no confirmed evidence that Russian forces were responsible. In a statement issued on Tuesday via its official social media account, the embassy expressed condolences to Marian’s […]
FCT Police Arrest 560 Suspects in Abuja Crime Raids
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command says it has arrested 560 suspects during a series of intelligence-led raids on identified crime hotspots across Abuja as part of efforts to curb criminal activities. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, the Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, said the operations were carried out by police divisions […]
Nollywood Actress Cynthia Anijekwu Seeks Help Over Cancer Battle
Nollywood actress Cynthia Anijekwu has appealed to Nigerians for financial support after revealing that she is battling cancer for the second time. In a video circulating on social media, Anijekwu said she was first diagnosed with cancer in 2023 and underwent surgery followed by chemotherapy. Although the treatment initially helped manage the disease, she said […]
Police Arrest Fake Inspector in Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Precious Joseph for allegedly impersonating a police inspector and recovering several security uniforms and related items from his residence. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, said the suspect was intercepted during a routine stop-and-search operation along Atiku […]
