President Bola Tinubu has requested the approval of the National Assembly for a fresh ₦1.15 trillion borrowing from the domestic debt market to help finance the deficit in the 2025 budget. The President’s request was conveyed in a letter read on the floor of the Senate during plenary on Tuesday. According to the letter,…
The Interior Ministry in Tbilisi reported on Monday that demonstrators and police officers were injured in an outbreak of violence in Georgia amid fierce election disputes and ties with the European Union. The ministry reported that 21 police officers had been injured by stones, fireworks, bottles, and iron bars, bringing the total injured over recent…
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has urged state governments to fully implement the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), stressing that the success of pension reforms depends on adoption at the sub-national level. Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, Director-General of PenCom, made the call on Wednesday in Benin during the Second Run of the 2025 Consultative Forum for States…
The Anambra Government has advised residents of the state to cooperate with security agencies and other relevant authorities in order to ensure a memorable state visit for president Bola Tinubu on Thursday. Dr Law Mefor, Anambra Commissioner for Information, reiterated the State Government’s readiness to host President Bola Tinubu on a day official visit on…
The Lagos State Police Command has denied arresting Mr. Declan Ihekaire, who staged a lone “Free Nnamdi Kanu” protest in the Iyana Ipaja area of the state. In a statement posted on its X handle (@LagosPoliceNG) on Monday, the command dismissed reports circulating on some online platforms that Ihekaire had been apprehended and detained. According…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday announced the suspension of all political activities for three days to honour former president Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday in London. In a statement issued from Kano, the ADC’s Interim National Chairman, Senator David Mark, praised Buhari’s dedication to the Nigerian state, noting his contributions as both…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Monday in Abuja led a delegation on behalf of President Bola Tinubu to condole with the family of the late former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh. Shettima described Ogbeh’s death as an irreparable loss to Nigeria’s agricultural transformation drive and national development, noting that his contributions to…
The Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has lauded the Court of Appeal for its innovative use of special sittings to reduce case congestion. Speaking at the ceremony to mark the start of the Court’s 2025/2026 Legal Year, Fagbemi described the initiative as a timely response to public concerns about the slow pace of…
Multinational retail giant Costco has filed a lawsuit seeking to secure potential refunds of import duties should the U.S. Supreme Court strike down former President Donald Trump’s authority to impose tariffs. In a complaint submitted to the U.S. Court of International Trade over the Thanksgiving holiday, the retailer asked the court to declare all tariffs…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun has advised motorists performing the Ramadan fast to ensure adequate rest before driving to minimise fatigue induced crashes. Mr Wasiu Ogunmefun, the Ota Unit Commander of FRSC, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Ota. “Motorists should rest…
