20th July 2026 Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government to provide a detailed explanation regarding the alleged ₦12.8 trillion Service-Wide Vote (SWV) contained in the federal budget. In a statement, Atiku expressed concern over what he described as the size of the allocation, arguing that…
July 20th 2026 Residents of Uburu in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have continued to pay glowing tributes to the late Mary Habila, describing her as a compassionate, hardworking, and selfless nurse whose dedication to caring for others left a lasting impact on the community. Friends, neighbours, colleagues, and community members recalled that…
20th July 2026 A Federal High Court has granted the President of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) bail in the sum of ₦2 billion following his arraignment over an alleged $2.63 million money laundering case. The defendant, who was charged by the relevant anti-corruption authorities, pleaded not guilty to the allegations…
13th July 2026 Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has publicly declared her intention to contest the governorship of Abia State, confidently telling residents that she believes she is destined to become the state’s next governor. In a video that has since gone viral on social media, the actress addressed Abia people directly, declaring, “Abia, I’m your…
13th July 2026 The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives has declared that the National Assembly does not require the approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu before investigating issues relating to the federal budget, insisting that oversight remains one of the legislature’s constitutional responsibilities. The lawmaker made the remark while addressing growing public debate…
13th July 2026 Lagos politician and African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has announced the death of his mother, a development that has elicited an outpouring of sympathy from political leaders, supporters and Nigerians across the country. Although details surrounding her passing were not immediately disclosed, the news has been met with heartfelt…
13th July 2026 A United States film director has been sentenced to prison after being found guilty of defrauding global streaming platform Netflix of millions of dollars earmarked for the production of a science fiction television series. According to U.S. prosecutors, the filmmaker diverted funds provided by Netflix for personal luxury spending instead of using…
13th July 2026 The Nigerian naira maintained its stability against the United States dollar, closing at ₦1,382.33/$1, a development that analysts say reflects improved liquidity and relative calm in the country’s foreign exchange market. The latest exchange rate indicates that the local currency continues to benefit from ongoing reforms introduced by the Central Bank of…
13th July 2026 Renowned human rights lawyer and former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Professor Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, has alleged that Nigeria’s political system has evolved to a point where politicians depend more on judicial decisions than on the electorate to secure and retain power. Odinkalu made the remark while commenting on…
13th July 2026 The family of Lieutenant Felix Ademe, the Nigerian Army officer who lost his life during a rescue operation in Oyo State, has expressed profound grief, describing his death as a devastating blow from which they may never fully recover. Speaking after the tragic incident, the late officer’s father, Isaac Alabura, said the…
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