President Bola Tinubu will on Friday present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a Joint Session of the National Assembly at 2:00 p.m. The disclosure was contained in a letter issued by the Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), Mr. Kamorudeen Ogunlana, and signed on his behalf by the Secretary, Human Resources and Staff Development, Mr. […]
Mr. Farouk Ahmed has resigned as Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) amid corruption allegations levelled against him by the Chairman of the Dangote Group, Mr. Aliko Dangote. The resignation was confirmed on Wednesday by the Presidential spokesman, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, who also disclosed that Mr. Gbenga Komolafe has […]
Super Eagles forward Mr. Ahmed Musa has announced his retirement from international football, bringing to an end a distinguished career that included winning the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The former Leicester City winger made the announcement on Wednesday, describing his time with the national team as a source of immense pride. “Dear Nigerians, […]
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has said it will investigate allegations made by Mr. Aliko Dangote against the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Ahmed Farouk. Mr. Dangote, Chairman of the Dangote Group, on Tuesday submitted a petition to the commission, accusing […]
The Chairman of Dangote Group, Mr. Aliko Dangote, has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over alleged corruption and financial impropriety by the Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Ahmed Farouk. The petition, dated December 16 and submitted through Mr. Dangote’s lawyer, Chief […]
The Super Eagles’ camp in Cairo has risen to 22 players following the arrival of Blackburn Rovers defender, Mr. Ryan Alebiosu, ahead of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) international friendly against Egypt. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Atalanta winger, Mr. Ademola Lookman, alongside defenders, Mr. Semi Ajayi and Mr. Bright Osayi-Samuel, […]
Former First Lady, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, has revealed that her late husband, former President Muhammadu Buhari, once believed damaging gossip within Aso Rock suggesting that she planned to kill him, leading him to change his behaviour and begin locking his room. Mrs. Buhari also disclosed that the health crisis which compelled the former President to […]
A total of ₦1.928 trillion from November 2025 Federation Account revenue has been shared among the federal, state, and local governments. According to a communiqué from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), the distribution was decided at the committee’s December 2025 meeting in Abuja. The total distributable revenue of ₦1.928 trillion comprised ₦1.403 trillion in […]
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) announced on Monday that enforcement of its tinted glass permit policy will recommence on 2 January 2026. The Force Public Relations Officer, Mr. Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a statement, citing a concerning surge in vehicle-related crimes. Mr. Hundeyin stated that the decision “follows a careful review of emerging security […]
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, has demanded the immediate recusal of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, from an ongoing investigation involving him, alleging bias, personal vendetta, and political persecution. Mr. Malami made the demand in a statement issued on […]
