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ActionAid Nigeria has raised serious concerns over the Federal Government’s proposed 2026 Appropriation Bill, warning that the budget could worsen Nigeria’s debt burden and further sideline key social sectors critical to poverty reduction and inclusive growth.In its review of the ₦58.18 trillion budget proposal, the organisation said ...

The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has called on the people of Edo State and Nigerians in general to embrace unity, hope, and collective responsibility as the nation steps into the New Year.In his New Year message released by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Friday Aghedo, the deputy governor said 2025 teste...

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has approved a substantial increase in rural allowances for health workers as part of efforts to address the shortage of medical personnel in remote communities across the state.The governor announced the decision  after inspecting several government projects in the northern axis of Born...

The Super Eagles will take on Mozambique in the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in their hunt for a fourth continental title.Nigeria defeated Uganda 3-1 on Tuesday to maintain their perfect record in the group stage of the 2025 continental showpiece after victories against Tanzania and Tunisia....

The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has vowed that the opposition will resist any attempt to rig the 2027 elections, warning the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) to strictly follow the rules and regulations....

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has asked the Federal Government to “urgently” review workers’ salaries in the new year following the wave of “escalating inflation and suffering” sweeping across the country.In ...

The Defence Headquarters has revealed that a damage assessment of the recent United States strikes conducted in conjunction with Nigerian forces is still ongoing.Speaking while fielding questions from journalists on Wednesday in Abuja, the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja stated that the military would...

The Diocesan Bishop of Ijebu, Anglican Communion, The Rt. Revd. Dr. Peter Rotimi Oludipe, has challenged Nigerians to take collective ownership of the nation’s security, moral direction, and leadership culture as the country steps into 2026, describing the new year as one of “limitless possibilities” that demands vigilance and integrity from all.In his New Year message released from the Diocesan Office in...

Internationally acclaimed heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been discharged from the hospital and has been declared clinically fit to recuperate at home.A statement jointly signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Lagos, Gbenga Omotoso, and Special Adviser to the Information and Strategy, Ogun State,...

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that 2026 will be a more prosperous year for all.Tinubu stated this in his New Year message on Thursday, adding that his administration would sustain the momentum on its major reforms.“D...