President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday presented a ₦58.18 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly, declaring that all armed non-state actors operating outside Government authority would henceforth be classified as terrorists. The announcement comes as his administration moves to consolidate economic reforms and strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture. The 2026…
The Ogun State House of Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriation has commended the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development for exceeding its 2025 revenue target while maintaining strong collaboration with the Assembly to ensure a well-planned and orderly urban environment. The commendation came during the presentation of the 2026 budget proposals, led by…
Ogun State House of Assembly, through its Committee on Finance and Appropriations, has applauded the Ministry of Housing for delivering significant affordable housing projects across the State in 2025, while urging the Ministry to exceed these achievements in the 2026 fiscal year. The commendation was made during the 2026 budget defence sessions, led by Hon….
The Senate on Thursday approved the appointment of 64 ambassadorial nominees, comprising 34 career diplomats and 30 non-career envoys, as part of renewed efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic engagement and global visibility. The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs during plenary, with lawmakers sitting as…
In a move shaking Nigeria’s political landscape, Prince Abdul‑Rasheed Kashamu has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The veteran politician cited persistent leadership crises, internal polarisation, and factional clashes within the PDP as key reasons for his dramatic switch. Speaking at his induction into the APC,…
The Cross River State House of Assembly has removed the Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Council, Theresa Ushie, after Lawmakers upheld findings that she engaged in gross misconduct. The decision was reached on Wednesday during plenary in Calabar, where 19 of the 25 lawmakers voted in favour of the recommendations of the House Committee on…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has officially defected to the Accord Party, setting the stage for a heated 2026 Governorship contest. The announcement came on Tuesday during a gathering of National and State leaders of the Accord Party at the Government House Banquet Hall in Osogbo. Adeleke revealed that his membership in Accord actually began…
Rivers Governor Fu Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Governor made the announcement during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Port Harcourt, stating that the move followed consultations with political allies, traditional leaders and key interest…
Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, former Senator representing Ogun Central and daughter of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, has unequivocally denied reports suggesting she plans to contest in the 2027 general elections. Speculation soared in November after the Ogun State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) openly invited her to vie for office under its platform. Her appearance on…
Benin Republic was thrust into sudden political chaos on Sunday as a group of soldiers took over state television to declare the removal of President Patrice Talon, sending shockwaves across the region. The soldiers, operating under the name Military Committee for Refoundation (CMR), announced that they had convened and unanimously resolved that “Mr. Patrice Talon…
