By Ayomide Otitoju The approval came during an emergency FEC meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the State House, Abuja—the first time he presided over a council session under the current administration. Briefing State House correspondents after the meeting, Director-General of Budget, Tanimu Yakubu, said the revised 2026 appropriation represents a six per…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu on Friday declared that bandits, violent cult groups, kidnappers, foreign-linked mercenaries and other armed non-state actors will be designated as terrorists under a new security framework to be introduced by his administration. Tinubu made the announcement while presenting the 2026 budget proposal to a joint session of the National…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Friday confirmed that its C-130 transport aircraft, which made a precautionary landing in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, has resumed its journey after undergoing safety checks, easing concerns over the status of the aircraft and its crew. In a statement, NAF spokesman, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu on Friday presented a ₦58.1 trillion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to a joint session of the National Assembly, outlining plans to strengthen security, accelerate infrastructure development and consolidate recent economic reforms. The proposal, titled “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity,” allocates ₦26.08 trillion to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated renowned journalist, Mr Babajide Kolade-Otitoju, on his appointment as Director of News at Television Continental (TVC). Governor Sanwo-Olu described the appointment as well deserved, citing Kolade-Otitoju’s wealth of experience, professionalism and long-standing commitment to the media industry, particularly his years of service at TVC….
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government on Thursday hosted the 2025 edition of the Christmas Carol of Nine Lessons at Lagos House, Ikeja, marking the celebration of the birth and reign of Jesus Christ. The annual event, now in its 19th edition, was themed “The Reign of the Messiah” and was attended by Governor…
By Ayomide Otitoju The US military announced Wednesday that it killed four suspected drug traffickers in a strike in the Pacific Ocean, part of a controversial campaign that has left nearly 100 dead since September. The US Southern Command said on social media that the military “conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated…
By Ayomide Otitoju The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the defection of Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), marking another high-profile shift to the ruling party. APC National Chairman Nentawe Yelwata, also from Plateau, made the announcement at the party’s 14th national caucus meeting held at the State…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has formally written to the Senate requesting National Assembly confirmation to present the 2026 annual budget. According to a letter read by the Senate President during Thursday’s plenary, the President proposed to present the budget to a joint session on Friday at 2 p.m. The proposed timing sparked concerns…
