Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has assented to the 2026 appropriation bill of N695.01 billion, describing it as ”a people-focused spending plan.” Governor Alia said that the budget was aimed at rural development, livelihood support and a sustained economic growth.Few days ago, the governor submitted to the Benue State...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi
Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEM) has declared its support for Mr. Peter Obi following his entry into the African Democratic Congress (ADC), pledging nationwide mobilisation and grassroots backing for his political engagement within the party. The COPDEM National Chairman, Rwang Pam, made the declaration on Thursday while...
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has described the year 2026 as a “season of renewal” for the Commission, calling on the workforce to deepen their faith in the Nigerian project. In New Year message addressed to National Commissioners, Resident Electoral Commissioners, and...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Thursday hosted thousands of Kanuri kinsmen from at least 10 countries to celebrate this year’s Kanem-Borno Cultural Summit in Maiduguri. The summit brought together 161 emirs, high-profile government officials and thousands of Kanuri delegates from the Republics of Ghana, Sudan, Gabon, Niger,...
Peoples Democracy Party (PDP) has urged the Federal Government to make 2026 a decisive break from years of insecurity, economic hardship and declining public trust, insisting that the protection of lives and property must remain the state’s primary constitutional responsibility. In a New Year message to Nigerians, the party...
Ondo State Police Command has condemned the attack on the Ipele Divisional Police Headquarters in Ose Local Government Area, of the state which occurred on December 31, 2025. The Command, in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, clarified that contrary to reports circulating...
Lagos and Ogun State governments have announced that British-Nigerian boxing star, Anthony Joshua, has been discharged from hospital following the fatal road accident of December 29, 2025, which claimed the lives of two young men, Lateef Ayodele and Cina Gami. This is contained in a statement jointly signed on...
Akwa Ibom State Government has explained the reasons behind the introduction of the Measles–Rubella (MR) vaccine into its Routine Immunisation programme, with the campaign scheduled to begin on February 4 across vaccination centres in the state. Health authorities said the MR vaccine is a proven, safe and effective combination...
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has announced his decision to withdraw all court cases he instituted against individuals who made allegations against him, saying the move was inspired by a New Year sermon he attended on Thursday. Akpabio disclosed this at the Sacred Heart Parish in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom...
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the Northern Region has reaffirmed its commitment to sustained and constructive engagement with government at all levels, traditional institutions and other faith communities as part of broader efforts to promote peaceful coexistence, protect citizens’ rights and contribute to national development. The association said...
Arewa Joint Initiative for Peace has urged Nigerians to reject what it described as attempts to seek public sympathy over serious corruption and security-related allegations involving officials of the Bauchi State Government. In a statement signed by its President, Julius Danlami, the group drew attention to the recent arraignment...
Vice-Chancellor of Kashim Ibrahim University (KIU), formerly Borno State University (BOSU), Maiduguri, Professor Babagana Gutti, has announced that the institution is set to host its first combined convocation ceremony, marking nine years of academic progress and institutional growth. Professor Gutti made the disclosure on Thursday during a world press...
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying he has decided to seek “an alternative political platform.” The governor announced his resignation in a letter dated December 29, 2025, addressed to the PDP Ward Chairman of Ampang West Ward in Mangu Local Government...
Labour Party (LP) has described the defection of its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and some of his supporters to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a “liberation” for the party, while also issuing a public apology to Nigerians for fielding what it now calls an “unfitting” presidential candidate...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that 2026 marks the start of a stronger and more resilient phase of economic growth for Nigeria, assuring citizens that recent reforms are yielding results and that greater benefits lie ahead for ordinary Nigerians. In his New Year goodwill message to the nation...
Fellow Compatriots, I welcome you all to 2026, with gratitude to God and confidence in our collective resolve that this new year will be a more prosperous one for our nation, our citizens, and all who call Nigeria home. During 2025, we sustained the momentum on our major reforms....
Presidency has reacted sharply to the defection of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the move as another episode in what it called his “wandering” political career. In a post on his verified X handle, the Special Adviser to the President...
Self-acclaimed Ghanaian prophet, Ebo Noah, popularly known as Evans Eshun, has reportedly been taken into custody by operatives of the Ghana Police Service following controversy surrounding his failed end-time prophecy. Information circulating widely on social media suggests that the arrest took place on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2025....
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have recovered a surveillance drone following a clash with suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno State. The encounter, Zagazola learnt, occurred at about 11:30 a.m. on December 30 in the Pridang general area of the Izge axis. Sources said soldiers...
FYI, Anthony Joshua was not airlifted from Nigeria, as some unpatriotic citizens, and not a few fame-hungry international netizens, claimed. He was taken from the accident scene to a Nigerian hospital within less than an hour, given world-class treatment, and discharged yesterday, Wednesday, December 31, 2025, and is now...