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Reps approve N2.3trn 2026 FCT budget

Nigeria, May 7 -- The House of Representatives has passed the N2.3 trillion 2026 statutory budget of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), clearing the proposal for implementation after considering and... Read More


El-Rufai's son leaves APC, joins father in ADC for re-election bid

Nigeria, May 7 -- Bello El-Rufai, the lawmaker representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency, has officially resigned from the ruling APC and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). House of R... Read More


Who is after Obi, Kwankwaso again?, By Azu Ishiekwene

Nigeria, May 7 -- The former Labour Party presidential flag-bearer, Peter Obi, thinks he is Nigeria's most misunderstood politician. Why is it hard for us to see that his serial party flipping is not ... Read More


BOOK REVIEW: Imagery and Tropes in Udeme Nana's Musings of Yesteryears, By Eyoh Etim

Nigeria, May 7 -- "What makes you a poet is a gift for language, an ability to see into the heart of things, and an ability to deal with important unconscious material. When all these things come toge... Read More


Police confirm Farouq's release, investigate Kogi attacks

Nigeria, May 7 -- The Kogi State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed that activist Farouq Ozigi Onimisi, whose arrest recently sparked criticism from rights groups and opposition figures, has been rel... Read More


Actor Roy De-Nani recounts losing two children during 13-year Nollywood ban

Nigeria, May 7 -- His name might not ring a bell among Nigeria's new-age film lovers, but Roy De-Nani has been around since before the inception of Nollywood. Although he started as a stage actor, hi... Read More


Tinubu redeploys Fani-Kayode from Germany to South Africa

Nigeria, May 7 -- The former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has been redeployed from Germany to South Africa as Nigeria's ambassador Mr Fani-Kayode disclosed in a statement issued on Thursda... Read More


Senate re-amends rules on electing presiding officers after Oshiomhole's clash with Akpabio

Nigeria, May 7 -- The Senate on Thursday rescinded its earlier amendment to the Standing Rules, which mandated that senators-elect must take their oath of office before electing presiding officers on ... Read More


El-Rufai, three lawmakers dump parties for ADC, NDC

Nigeria, May 7 -- Four members of the House of Representatives have defected from their respective political parties to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC),... Read More


NRS adopts weekend operation to aid tax filing compliance

Nigeria, May 7 -- The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has revealed its plan to extend operating days to Saturdays in order to provide additional assistance to taxpayers requiring support with the new ta... Read More