INEC seeks N873bn for 2027 elections, proposes N171bn 2026 budget
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has projected a total of N873.778 billion for the conduct of the 2027 general elections, while requesting N171 billion for its 2026 operational budget.
Man dies, wife injured as truck crushes car in Lagos
A motorist was killed on Thursday morning while his wife was critically injured after a granite-laden truck toppled onto their Toyota saloon car at Eleko Junction along the Lekki–Ajah Expressway, Lagos State.
Full Dangote refinery capacity could drive naira below ₦1,000/$ — Otedola
Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has said naira could trade below ₦1,000 to the US dollar before the end of 2026, following the Dangote Petroleum Refinery reaching its full production capacity of 650,000 barrels per day.
Security agents tried to arrest El-Rufai without warrant, seized passport — Lawyer
Counsel to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused security operatives of attempting to unlawfully arrest his client on Thursday afternoon upon his arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, from Cairo, Egypt.
Tinubu hails BOI over N636bn loans
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Bank of Industry (BOI) for disbursing N636 billion to businesses in 2025, the highest annual financing volume in its history.
Tinubu Mourns Death Of Literary Icon, Ex-ASUU President Biodun Jeyifo
President Bola Tinubu has sent his condolences to the family, friends, and associates of former President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and renowned literary scholar, Professor Emeritus Biodun Jeyifo.
Food And Beverage Workers Protest At NAFDAC Lagos Office Over Sachet Alcohol Ban
Members of the National Union of Food, Beverage and Tobacco Employees (NUFBTE) are currently occupying the NAFDAC office complex in Isolo, Lagos, to protest the agency’s refusal to comply with alleged Federal Government’s directive to suspend enforcement of the ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets.
Shettima Departs Abuja For 2026 African Union Summit In Ethiopia
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 2026 African Union (AU) Summit.
Judge Withdraws From EFCC Cases Against Malami
Justice Obiora Egwuatu has recused himself from two cases filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against the former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami.
Religious freedom violations: APC, NNPP back Kwankwaso as US sanctions tension rises
The All Progressives Congress and the New Nigeria Peoples Party have rejected the proposed visa bans and asset freezes recommended by United States lawmakers against ex-Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria and the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore over alleged violations of religious freedoms in Nigeria.