Tinubu’ll still win with Atiku as ADC candidate – Ondo APC group

Atiku Abubakar and Bola Tinubu A group within the Ondo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Thursday said the African Democratic Congress coming up with a coalition of politicians could not shake the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general election. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially registered as a member of […]

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FG budgets N54.43tn for 2026 as debt service gulps N15.91tn

Budget and Economic Planning Minister, Atiku Bagudu The Federal Government has projected total revenue of N50.74 trillion for 2026, alongside a targeted economic growth rate of 4.68 per cent, while its proposed 2026 deficit has risen so sharply that it now exceeds the entire national budget of 2022 by N2.78 trillion. This deficit likely means […]

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Over 70% of Tinubu’s team once opposed him – Presidential aide

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has revealed that nearly 70 per cent of those currently working with the President had, at one point, opposed him politically. Bwala stated this while responding to concerns that some individuals on the ambassadorial list were undeserving because they had previously criticised or […]

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CBN ends cash deposit limit for bank customers

The Central Bank of Nigeria has removed all cash-deposit limits for bank customers while maintaining strict weekly withdrawal ceilings under a revised set of cash-related policies that take effect on January 1, 2026. The changes were announced in a circular issued on Tuesday and signed by the Director, Financial Policy and Regulation Department, Dr Rita […]

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Tinubu hails Senate for confirming Musa as defence minister

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Senate for its swift confirmation of General Christopher Musa (retd.) as the new Minister of Defence, describing the appointment as timely and crucial for the country. In a post released on his official X handle on Thursday, Tinubu said he forwarded Musa’s name to the Senate two days ago […]

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US mulls visa bans over alleged Christian killings in Nigeria

The United States Department of State on Wednesday announced measures aimed at addressing what it described as mass killings and attacks targeting Christians in Nigeria. The move signals that the US is considering visa restrictions against individuals and groups implicated in the violence. “The United States is taking decisive action in response to the mass […]

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US company withdraws Nigeria’s presidential jet from sale

The marketing firm handling the sale of Nigeria’s presidential Boeing 737-700 Business Jet has withdrawn the aircraft’s listing. The jet, previously listed on the company’s website, could no longer be found when our correspondent visited. In an email response to enquiry, Manager of Market Research at JetHQ, Laurie Barringer, confirmed that the company no longer […]

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NEC approves N100bn for security training institutions

The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved N100 billion for the rehabilitation of police and other security agencies’ training institutions across Nigeria. It took this decision following recommendations from an ad hoc committee set up to assess the condition of security training facilities nationwide. The council at its 154th virtual meeting on Wednesday, also approved […]

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INEC announces dates for voters’ register display, concludes 1st Quarter of CVR

By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the conclusion of the first quarter of the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, with the phase officially ending on Wednesday, 10 December 2025. In a statement issued by the Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Mrs. Victoria Eta-Messi, the Commission reminded […]

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