Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has presented a proposed ₦1.854 trillion budget for the 2026 fiscal year to the Rivers State House of Assembly, describing it as a “Budget of Resilience for Growth and Development.” Presenting the Appropriation Bill before…
The European Union has warned Meta to redesign key features of Facebook and Instagram that it considers addictive or risk facing substantial financial penalties under the bloc’s Digital Services Act (DSA). In preliminary findings released on Friday, the European Commission…
Liberia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Ethel Davis, has reaffirmed her country’s enduring gratitude to Nigeria for its support during Liberia’s most difficult period, describing Nigeria as a trusted friend whose assistance will never be forgotten. Speaking during a…
Iran has summoned the British ambassador to Tehran to protest what it described as “baseless accusations” made by British officials following the sentencing of two men convicted over the 2024 stabbing of an Iranian journalist in London. According to Iran’s…
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has directed members of the Armed Forces and other security agencies to take immediate action against bandits and terrorists, warning that any officer who delays operations while waiting for orders will be…
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has called on Nigerians to hold state governors and local government chairmen accountable for kidnappings and other security failures occurring within their jurisdictions. Speaking during an appearance on…
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released the names and photographs of 124 Nigerians identified for deportation as part of its ongoing immigration enforcement operations targeting non-citizens convicted of serious criminal offences. The list was published on…
The expansion of the FIFA World Cup to 48 teams has increased global representation, but the tournament’s quarter-final lineup once again highlights Europe’s continued dominance on football’s biggest stage. Of the eight teams that have reached the quarter-finals, six are…
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has announced that its Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, will step down from the position on August 21, 2026, after completing a 12-year tenure, with seasoned business executive Emmanuel N. Nnorom set to succeed him. The…
FIFA has declared Belgium’s appeal against the decision to suspend the one-match ban imposed on United States striker Folarin Balogun inadmissible, confirming the forward remains eligible to feature in the World Cup Round of 16 clash against Belgium. In a…
