2026 BUDGET SPEECH: “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity” Presented by:His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFRPresident, Federal Republic of Nigeria At the Joint Session of the National Assembly, AbujaFriday, 19 December 2025 PROTOCOLSDistinguished Senate President,Rt. Honourable Speaker and Honourable Members of the House of Representatives,Distinguished Senators...
Top News
Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a ₦58.47 trillion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year, setting the stage for its presentation to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu. The approval was announced on Friday by the Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Mr. Tanimu Yakubu,...
Senate has confirmed the appointments of Oritsemeyiwa Amanorisewo Eyesan and Saidu Aliyu Mohammed as Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Nigeria’s two key petroleum regulators, marking a swift step in strengthening oversight of the oil and gas sector. At plenary, lawmakers approved Eyesan as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria...
President Bola Tinubu has renewed his call for far-reaching security and governance reforms, insisting that the establishment of state police and the full implementation of local government autonomy must move from debate to action. Speaking on Thursday at the 14th meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Caucus...
All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the defection of Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a move the ruling party says further consolidates its political strength in the North Central zone. The announcement was made on Thursday by APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, during...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has launched a blistering critique of the Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration, accusing it of turning what should be unthinkable in governance into routine practice. In a statement issued on Thursday by the National Publicity Secretary of PDP, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the opposition party...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), following the Senate’s confirmation of its members on December 16. The presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja. Mr. Onanuga listed members of the reconstituted...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally approached the Senate, seeking approval to present the 2026 Appropriation Bill before a joint sitting of the National Assembly. The request was conveyed in a letter read by the Senate President during plenary, in which the President proposed Friday at 2:00 p.m. as...
Federal Government has announced the reopening of 47 Federal Unity Colleges that were earlier shut due to security threats, bringing relief to parents, students, and education stakeholders across the country. The announcement was made on Thursday in a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Education, which said the...
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has taken a decisive step to reinforce discipline within its ranks, dismissing an Assistant Commandant General (ACG) alongside 37 other senior officers over various acts of misconduct. The dismissals, carried out in line with the Public Service Rules (PSR), followed findings of...
Justice Babangida Hassan of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Abuja has dismissed summons for bail filed by former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Salami, SAN, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. He gave the ruling on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Malami, through his...
As public pressure mounts over corruption allegations against the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed, the Presidency has moved to clarify its position amid growing calls for investigation and accountability. The controversy gained momentum following reports of the resignation...
Nigeria’s most capped footballer, Ahmed Musa, has officially bowed out of international football, bringing to a close a remarkable journey that spanned nearly 15 years with the Super Eagles. In an emotional message addressed to Nigerians and football fans across the world, Musa announced his retirement with pride, gratitude...
Burkina Faso has released the detained Nigerian Air Force (NAF) pilots and crew following high-level diplomatic engagement between both countries, marking a significant boost in Nigeria–Burkina Faso relations. The release came after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu dispatched a powerful delegation to Ouagadougou, led by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs,...
In a powerful demonstration of party discipline and unwavering commitment, the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro, has declared that he and his other colleagues at the Senate remain unshakeably rooted in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He made the declaration during a consultative meeting with the National Working...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve the nominations of two new chief executives for the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The requests followed the resignation of Engineer Farouk Ahmed of the NMDPRA and Gbenga...
Four crew members narrowly escaped death on Tuesday evening after a light aircraft operated by Skypower Express crash-landed at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, Imo State. The aircraft, a Cessna 172 with registration number 5N-ASR, ran into trouble at about 6:58 p.m. while approaching Runway 17, prompting...
Office of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has accused operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of carrying out coordinated raids on his offices and private residences in Abuja and Kebbi State. In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed...
Nigeria’s growing security challenges took centre stage on Wednesday as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) led coordinated protests across several states, calling on authorities to move swiftly from promises to concrete action. The demonstrations, which drew support from various civil society organisations, were aimed at drawing attention to the...
All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Alwan Hassan, has launched a scathing criticism of officials who served under former President Muhammadu Buhari, claiming that the vast majority of them should be facing jail time over alleged abuse of power and corruption. Hassan made the remarks during an interview on Channels...