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Fubara’s Administration Defends ₦100,000 ‘Christmas Gift’ to Rivers Workers as a Necessary Buffer Against 2026 Financial Shifts The Rivers State Government has officially addressed the debate surrounding its recent ₦100,000 Yuletide bonus, describing the payment as a strategic move to protect the purchasing power of the state’s workforce. Government spokespersons explained that the “unprecedented” ₦100,000 […]
Edo Workers Celebrate as Governor Okpebholo Authorizes Instant 13th-Month Salary Payment for Civil Servants and Pensioners It is a season of double celebration for civil servants in Edo State as Governor Monday Okpebholo has officially approved and commenced the disbursement of a 13th-month salary to the entire state workforce. The announcement, which was confirmed by […]
Tinubu Taps EFCC’s ‘Star Prosecutor’ Rotimi Oyedepo as New Director of Public Prosecutions to Spearhead 2026 Anti-Graft War In a major move to strengthen the nation’s legal arsenal, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN) as the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation (DPPF). The announcement, signals a significant shift in the Federal […]
‘No Secret Unit Here’ FG Slams Opposition Claims of Clandestine Task Force as ‘Desperate Distraction’ Ahead of 2026 The Federal Government has broken its silence on rumors of a clandestine security crackdown, firmly rejecting allegations that it has established a secret task force to target and intimidate opposition politicians. In a strongly-worded statement released, the Minister […]
EFCC Arraigns Bauchi Finance Commissioner Over Alleged ₦5.7bn Looting; Court Orders Remand in Correctional Centre The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially commenced the prosecution of a high-ranking official in the Bauchi State Government as part of its year-end “clean-up” operations. The Commission brought the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Hon. Yakubu Adamu, […]
‘PDP Will Cease to Exist the Moment I Move to APC,’ Wike Boasts in Fiery Year-End Address Amid Rivers Defection Crisis In a characteristically defiant address that has sent shockwaves through the nation’s political landscape, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is currently on […]
Soludo Signs Landmark ₦766bn 2026 Budget into Law, Pledging Infrastructure Revolution and Urban Renewal for Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo has signaled a “new dawn of rapid execution” for Anambra State as he appended his signature to the ₦766.4 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill. The signing ceremony, which took place today, Monday, December 29, 2025, marks the […]
Tinubu Mourns as Anthony Joshua Narrowly Escapes Death in Fatal Sagamu Crash That Claimed Two Lives A cloud of grief has descended upon the sporting world, following a fatal road traffic accident involving two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua on the outskirts of Lagos. The accident, which occurred near the Sinoma axis of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, […]
Nigeria Plunged Into Darkness as National Grid Suffers Total Collapse, Throwing Millions Into Year-End Blackout Just Days Before 2026 For the ninth time this year, the Nigerian national power grid has buckled, leaving the entire country in a state of total darkness and halting commercial activities during the critical year-end rush. The collapse, which occurred […]
NANS Joins NBA in Demanding Immediate Suspension of 2025 Tax Laws, Citing ‘Legislative Forgery’ and Lack of Public Awareness With less than 72 hours remaining until the commencement of Nigeria’s most ambitious fiscal overhaul, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has thrown its weight behind calls to halt the 2025 Tax Reform Acts. In […]
‘Nigeria is Not at War,’ Edun Reassures Global Investors as Economy Targets Strong 2026 Growth Post-Sokoto Airstrikes The Federal Government has moved to quell jitters in the international financial community, with Finance Minister Wale Edun declaring that Nigeria remains an “anchor of peace” despite recent intensified military actions in the North-West. In a personally signed […]
Experts Demand Urgent Land Use Act Reform and Strict Rental Regulation to Tackle Nigeria’s ‘Unbearable’ Housing Costs As the year 2025 draws to a close, the conversation surrounding Nigeria’s deepening housing crisis has taken a sharp turn toward policy intervention. Prominent housing advocates and urban planners are warning that without a fundamental overhaul of land […]
Top 5 Financial ‘Cheat Codes’ for Gen Z to Outpace Inflation as Nigeria’s Price Surge Hits 5-Year Low Ahead of 2026 As Nigerian markets reopened, for the final trading week of the year, a new wave of financial advisory is targeting the nation’s youth. While official data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows […]
Akpabio Assures Nigerians Banditry Will Be Defeated by 2026, Hailing International Military Synergy at Akwa Ibom Prayer Service The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has issued a bold projection for Nigeria’s security landscape, assuring the nation that the twin menaces of banditry and insurgency will be effectively neutralized by the end of 2026. Following […]
Nigerian Army Neutralizes Terrorists and Rescues 115 Rustled Animals in Fierce Coordinated Raids Across Northern States The Nigerian Army has intensified its nationwide offensive against insurgent groups, reporting the neutralization of several terrorists and the recovery of a significant cache of arms and stolen livestock in a series of daring operations. Military headquarters confirmed that […]
Tinubu Hails $1.26bn Financing Milestone for Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway as Global Lenders Back 55km Lekki-Ode-Omi Section President Bola Tinubu has described the successful securing of a $1.26 billion financing package for the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway as a “major achievement” that guarantees the project will proceed without interruption. In a statement released on Friday, December 26, […]
Hope Fades in Balogun as Families Search for Trapped Loved Ones Following Christmas Eve Fire that Razed Multi-Billion Naira Plaza A somber atmosphere has enveloped the heart of Nigeria’s commercial nerve center as the search for survivors of the devastating Balogun Market fire enters its fourth day. What was meant to be a season of […]
Seyi Tinubu Installed as ‘Okanlòmo of Eyọ Ọba’ in Lagos Just Days After Bagging Major Chieftaincy Title from Alaafin of Oyo The son of the President, Seyi Tinubu, has further solidified his standing within the Yoruba traditional institution after being conferred with the prestigious title of Okanlòmo of Eyọ Ọba Alakẹtẹ Pupa, Laba Ẹkun in […]
DHQ Vows More Strikes as ‘Total Annihilation’ Awaits Lakurawa After Successful Christmas Day U.S.-Nigeria Precision Hits As the dust settles over the scorched remains of terrorist enclaves in Sokoto, the Nigerian military and its U.S. partners have delivered a chilling ultimatum to extremist groups: surrender or face “total annihilation.” Details emerging, providing a clearer picture […]
Tinubu Authorized Christmas Day U.S. Air Strikes in Sokoto to Neutralize ISIS Enclaves, Information Minister Confirms The Federal Government has moved to clarify the circumstances surrounding the unprecedented military action in Northern Nigeria, confirming that President Bola Tinubu gave the official “go-ahead” for the United States to conduct precision air strikes in Sokoto State. Speaking […]