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By Henry Obetta  Convener of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group (BAT-IG), Mr Bamidele Atoyebi, has described President Bola Tinubu as the political and ideological successor of the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, arguing that Awolowo’s democratic socialist principles continue to shape Nigeria’s governance through Tinubu’s leadership. Atoyebi, who is also the National Coordinator of […]

By Henry Umoru The Senate has fixed Tuesday, March 17, 2026, for final consideration and passage of the N48.472 Trillion 2026 budget. Disclosing this on Friday at the end of a special session with Chairmen of Senate Standing Committees, Chairman,  Senate Committee on Appropriations,  Senator Olamilekan Adeola,  APC,  Ogun West, fixed February 2nd to 13th […]

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says it is awaiting a positive ruling from FIFA over its case against the Democratic Republic of Congo. The federation is contesting the use of ineligible players by the Congolese team during the 2026 World Cup play-off final last November. The Leopards defeated the Super Eagles on penalties, but weeks […]

By Innocent Anaba  The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal challenging the jurisdictional decision of the Court of Appeal, Calabar, thereby striking out a N1.4 billion compensation suit against Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited over alleged acquisition of community land in Akwa Ibom State. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Thursday,  the apex court held that […]

The Senate on Friday fixed March 17 for final consideration and passage of the N58. 472 trillion 2026 budget. The Senate Committee on Appropriations, at a special session held in Abuja, fixed Feb. 2 to Feb. 13 for consideration of the budget estimates at committee levels. Chairman of the committee, Sen. Solomon Adeola, also fixed […]

By Daniel Abia, P/Harcourt The crisis rocking Rivers state may take a violent dimension if the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike carries out his threat of breaking the stadium, if the state government denied him access to hold any political rally. Wike on Friday warned that he and his supporters would […]

A claim by Colombia’s left-wing president that Jesus “made love” to disciple Mary Magdalene has shocked the country’s many Christians, with the faithful urging him to show respect Friday. During a recent speech, Gustavo Petro claimed that a man like Jesus “could not exist without love” and that he “died surrounded by women who loved […]

Former First Lady of Ondo State, Mrs Betty Anyawu-Akeredolu, has declared support for former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, to emerge as the presidential candidate of the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC). Anyawu-Akeredolu made her position known in a post on her verified X account on Friday. Quoting a report in which she was cited […]

In recognition of his leadership skill in the last one year, members of Benin Club 1931 have re-elected Dr. Isibor Evbaziegbere as President of the club. Also re-elected were Anthony Izevbekhai as Vice President, while Albert Ngbanwa retained his position as the Secretary General as well as Princess Habiibah Oyeghe Oyarekhua as Assistant General Secretary. […]

Today’s Headlines – At a Glance China Executes 11 Scammers:Chinese authorities have carried out the execution of 11 individuals linked to large-scale cyber-scam operations, reinforcing Beijing’s hard-line stance against online fraud networks operating across Asia. Nigeria Opens Oil Blocks for Auction:The Federal Government has announced a new round of oil block auctions, lowering entry barriers […]

Faith Meets Fintech: Is OPay the Secret to Halal Banking in Nigeria? For many Nigerian Muslims, the digital banking revolution has been a double-edged sword. On one hand, the speed of a 2-second transfer is addictive; on the other, the “daily interest” notifications on apps like OPay can feel like a spiritual hurdle. In Islam, […]

By Vincent Ujumadu Governor Chukwuma Soludo has insisted that all markets and shops across Anambra State must remain open on every working day, including Mondays, stressing that the directive is critical to restoring and sustaining the state’s economy. The governor made the declaration during an interactive session with market leaders from across the state. The […]