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The House of Representatives on Thursday passed President Bola Tinubu’s N58.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill for second reading. The 2026 budget proposal, titled “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience, and Shared Prosperity,” sailed through during plenary without debate. President Tinubu had presented the 2026 budget to a joint sitting of the National Assembly in December last year. The breakdown of the proposal shows that total expenditure is estimated at between N58.18 trillion and N58.47 trillion. Statutory transfers are pegged at N4.09 trillion, while N15.91 trillion is earmarked for debt servicing. Recurrent (non-debt) expenditure stands at N15.25 trillion. Capital expenditure is projected…

A nursing student, Stella Joseph, has been arrested by the Niger State Police Command in connection with the sudden death of Otori Abdulfatai Aiyede, a lecturer at a higher institution in Niger State. It was gathered that the deceased lecturer, on January 27, 2026, travelled from Bida to Minna and visited Stella Joseph at her residence along Niteco Road, Tunga, to introduce himself. During the visit, he was reportedly served a plate of spaghetti and egg. Shortly after eating the food, the lecturer allegedly convulsed, collapsed, and was rushed to the General Hospital, Minna, where he was pronounced dead on…

The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has urged Nigerian policymakers to place the protection of digital freedoms at the centre of the country’s cyber laws, warning that security measures should not come at the expense of citizens’ rights. The call was made on Wednesday in Kano during the 3rd edition of CITAD’s Digital Tech Policy Forum, which focused on concerns surrounding the Cybercrime Act and its impact on freedom of expression and civic space. The forum was themed “The Trojan Horse in the Cybercrime Act: Ensuring Digital Rights in the Age of the Cybercrime Conundrum.” The event brought…

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has warned of what it described as a grand conspiracy by state governments in the South-East to sabotage the struggle for the restoration of Biafra. The group said the shutdown of Onitsha Main Market by Anambra State governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, and his subsequent threats to close more markets, is part of the alleged plot, which it said also involves reversing the normalcy that has returned to the South-East and creating instability in the region. IPOB made the assertion in a statement released by spokesman, Emma Powerful, on Thursday. The statement is titled ‘Soludo’s…

Anambra State Government has commenced revocation of ownership of undeveloped landed properties in some parts of the state. The Managing Director of Awka Capital Territory Development Authority, ACTDA, Dr Ossy Onuko disclosed this to journalists in an interview on Thursday, during an enforcement exercise. He said the enforcement started with Awka Millennium City Estate, Agu-Awka, Anambra State, a modern estate which the state governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo had prided as the new Awka city, with aims to achieve his dream of making Anambra a ‘green and liveable homeland’. Onuko said the enforcement is to hasten property owners to construct on…

Victor Osimhen has expressed confidence Galatasaray will be ready for battle when they face either Juventus or Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League playoffs. Okan Buruk’s side failed to secure automatic qualification into the Round of 16 following Wednesday’s 2-0 loss to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Galatasaray however earned a place in the playoffs. The Yellow and Reds will know their playoff opponents during the draws on Friday. The Turkish Super Lig champions will face either Juventus or Atletico Madrid. “Juventus are a very good team, so also Atletico. Whoever comes, we’ll do our best,” Osimhen said…

The Kano State Government says the lingering issues surrounding the Emirate tussle will soon be resolved amicably. The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, disclosed this while addressing newsmen on Thursday in Kano. Waiya assured residents that concrete measures had already been put in place to restore lasting peace and stability in the state. He said the state government was committed to dialoguing with all the stakeholders, stressing that the administration was determined to ensure that the emirate matter does not continue to generate tension or jeopardise governance. According to him, the government’s approach is guided by respect…

Ogun State has been rated highly by the World Bank for its outstanding performance recorded in women empowerment and effective implementation of the Nigeria for Women Project (NFWP), following an assessment visit by a high-powered delegation of the Bank to the State. The delegation, led by the World Bank Vice President for Operations Policy and Country Services (OPCS), Ms. Gallina Vicelette, alongside the Country Director, Mr. Mathew Verghis, and the Task Team Leader of the Nigeria for Women Project, Mr. Michael Ilesanmi, visited selected project sites in the state to evaluate the impact of the NFWP Scale-Up initiative and interact…

An Information and Communication Technology, ICT expert, Engr. Abdulauf Adamu, has explained why many Nigerians feel they are paying more for mobile data that finishes quickly. He attributed the situation to a mix of economic pressures, infrastructure challenges, rising usage, and regulatory issues. Engr. Adamu, who is the Director of Consultancy Services at Jigawa State Polytechnic for Information & Communication Technology, Kazaure (Informatics Institute Kazaure), said the perception that data is both expensive and short-lived is not entirely imagined. According to him, several factors contribute to the feeling that data doesn’t last as long as expected. “The feeling that data…

The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Niger State liaison office in Abuja, was presided over by the governor. According to him, “I took advantage of the presence of the Niger State Chief Judge, Justice Halima Ibrahim Abdulmalik, and other judiciary officials of the state in Abuja for the ongoing Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee meeting to conduct the swearing-in ceremony.” While congratulating the newly sworn-in High Court judges and Khadis on their elevation, he noted that the promotion is proof of their commitment and hard work in the state. Bago also reminded the judiciary officials of the seriousness of the task…