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Dapo Abiodun Presents ₦1.668trn Ogun Budget For 2026
The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has presented the 2026 appropriation bill of ₦1.7 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year, a 63 percent increase from the 2025 budget of ₦1.054 trillion.
Bill Seeking Death Penalty For Kidnappers, Hostage-Takers Scales Second Reading At Senate
The bill seeking to amend the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act to classify kidnapping, hostage-taking, and related offenses as acts of terrorism has scaled second reading at the Senate.
We Must Build Community Resilience To Tackle Abductions In Nigeria — General Musa
Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), says strengthening community resilience is crucial to curbing the growing wave of kidnappings across the country.
Tinubu Swears In New NPC Chairman, Commissioners, Five Perm Secs
The new chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Aminu Yusuf, has been sworn in by President Bola Tinubu alongside two commissioners of the commission.
Ministerial Screening: Rowdy Session As Senators Reject ‘Bow-And-Go’ Treatment For Ex-CDS Musa
Tension rose in the Senate as lawmakers objected to attempts to conclude the screening of a former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (retd.), as the new Minister of Defence, and allow him to take a bow.
Why President Tinubu rejects negotiation with terrorists
Presidential Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, says President Bola Tinubu’s administration maintains a firm policy against negotiating with bandits or any terrorist group.
CBN removes cash deposit limit, raises weekly withdrawal to N500,000
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ended the cash deposit limit and increased the weekly cash withdrawal limit from N100,000 to N500,000.
Sanwo-Olu announces robust HIV reforms as Lagos posts 9,467 new infections
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday used the 2025 World AIDS Day commemoration to unveil sweeping reforms aimed at securing the state’s HIV response against future shocks.
Tinubu Vows To Transform Unstable Zones Into Hubs Of Economic Activity
President Bola Tinubu has vowed that his administration will transform zones in the country hitherto confronted with security challenges into hubs of economic activities.
Any Police Officer Escorting VIP Is On Illegal Duty, Will Be Arrested — Force Spokesman
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has warned that any police officer found providing escort or protection for Very Important Persons (VIPs) will be arrested, describing such assignments as “illegal duty” under the current directive of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun.