By Ayomide Otitoju Pope Pope Leo XIV has celebrated a massive open-air mass in Douala, Cameroon, drawing more than 120,000 worshippers to a stadium event that marked the highlight of his ongoing Africa tour. The Vatican said the crowd, many of whom travelled long distances or spent the night at the venue, filled the Japoma…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law the 2026 Appropriation Bill, approving a total expenditure of ₦68.32 trillion, while also extending the implementation period of the 2025 budget to June 30, 2026. The development was disclosed on Friday in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has announced the acquisition of 24 new train cars to boost operations on the Lagos Red Line, in a move aimed at expanding capacity and improving commuter experience along the corridor. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed the development during an official visit to China with senior officials of the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that he remains unfazed by opposition figures, describing them as “noise-makers” who fail to respect the rule of law. Tinubu made the remarks on Thursday while addressing leaders and coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors drawn from the 36 states at the State House in Abuja. The…
By Ayomide Otitoju Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have attacked a commercial bus operated by Benue Links Nigeria, abducting several passengers believed to be candidates travelling for the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The incident occurred between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday along the Burnt Bricks axis of Otukpo in Otukpo Local Government…
By Ayomide Otitoju Bola Tinubu has attributed Nigeria’s longstanding fiscal challenges to colonial-era tax laws, saying they entrenched fragmentation, inefficiency, and inequality, while assuring that ongoing reforms will promote prosperity and inclusivity. The President made the remarks on Tuesday in Abuja during the inauguration of the 16-storey Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) headquarters, describing the new…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Democratic Congress has amended its constitution following a vote by delegates at its national convention held in Abuja. Announcing the results, Chairman of the Electoral Sub-Committee, Emeka Ihedioha, said 1,471 out of 1,576 accredited delegates voted in favour of the amendment, representing 94 percent, while 11 votes were declared invalid….
By Ayomide Otitoju Pope Leo XIV departed Algeria on Wednesday for a four-day visit to Cameroon, where he is expected to deliver a message of peace, including a visit to a region affected by a long-running separatist conflict. The trip follows a historic visit to Algeria, the first by a pope, which was overshadowed by…
By Ayomide Otitoju No fewer than nine persons have been reportedly killed following an attack by suspected herdsmen in Ankpali Edikwu ward, Apa Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident, which occurred on Sunday evening, was said to have left residents in panic as gunmen allegedly stormed the community and opened fire indiscriminately. A…
