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President Bola Tinubu has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, approving a total expenditure of ₦68.32 trillion for the fiscal year. He also assented to a separate bill extending the implementation period of the 2025 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2026, to allow for the completion of…

The Federal Government has announced the discontinuation of physical verification of academic credentials, transitioning fully to an online system aimed at improving transparency, efficiency, and public service delivery. This was disclosed on Friday in a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Education and signed by its Director of Press…

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has said Nigeria has no immediate plans to approach the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for loans despite mounting fiscal pressures. Edun made the statement on Thursday during a ministerial press briefing at the ongoing IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings…

By Deborah Nnamdi Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved full educational scholarships for the children of the late Brigadier General Oseni Omoh Braimah, who was killed in an attack by Boko Haram insurgents. Braimah, until his death, was the Commander of the 29 Task Force Brigade stationed in Benisheikh,…

A Federal High Court has struck out terrorism financing allegations against former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, following an amendment to the charges by the Department of State Services. At Wednesday’s proceedings, counsel to the DSS, Akinlolu Kehinde, informed the court that the prosecution…

Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi has called for a Senate investigation into recent military airstrikes, insisting that condolences are insufficient in the face of reported civilian casualties. In a statement shared on his Facebook page on Sunday, Gumi questioned the conduct of military operations and demanded accountability from authorities. He asked,…

By Deborah Nnamdi Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday paid an unscheduled visit to Maiduguri to commiserate with the Nigerian Army and the Borno State Government following a recent terrorist attack that killed Brigadier General Oseni Braimah and several officers and soldiers. Shettima, who visited on behalf of President Bola…

The Federal Government has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to immediately withdraw or deactivate the passports of individuals who have formally renounced their Nigerian citizenship. The directive was issued by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who stated that some individuals who have completed the renunciation process still retain…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 general elections. The decision was announced in a statement issued on Friday by Mohammed Haruna, the commission’s National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee. Haruna said the postponement…

By Deborah Nnamdi Counsel to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Aloy Ejimakor, has confirmed that the appeal filed by his client, Nnamdi Kanu, against his terrorism conviction is actively progressing through the legal system. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Ejimakor said the notice of appeal,…