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The House of Representatives has summoned the Auditor-General of the Federation, the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Agriculture, Abubakar Kyari, to account for agricultural subsidies, intervention schemes, grants, and aid disbursed between 2015 and 2025. The directive followed concerns raised by the House Ad-hoc Committee investigating […]

The Presidency has dismissed concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s brief stumble during an official welcome ceremony in Ankara, Turkey, assuring Nigerians that the President is in good health and continuing his engagements as scheduled as the incident was minor and did not disrupt the programme. President Tinubu went on to […]

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has warned that any FCTA worker who refuses to resume work following a court order will face consequences. The statement came after the National Industrial Court in Abuja directed workers to suspend their ongoing strike. Speaking with journalists on Tuesday, Wike […]

President Bola Tinubu has urged the Senate to consider and pass 24 bills aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s health sector. The bills were transmitted to the Senate through a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who read it during Tuesday’s plenary session. The proposed legislation follows a comprehensive review of […]

The Director General of Nigeria’s National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has dismissed recent criticism by former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh concerning Victor Osimhen and other national team players. Oliseh had faulted Osimhen’s behaviour during Nigeria’s AFCON semi-final defeat to Morocco and also criticised the Super Eagles for celebrating a […]

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a multibillion-dollar package of measures aimed at easing the rising cost of food and other essentials for low-income families, as pressure mounts on his government to tackle affordability concerns. At a news conference on Monday, Carney announced a five-year, 25 percent increase to […]

The All Progressives Congress has dismissed reports suggesting that Vice President Kashim Shettima may be replaced as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing the claims as speculative and baseless. The party said it was not engaged in any succession or ticket-related discussions, noting that […]

The National Industrial Court in Abuja has fixed Tuesday, January 27, to deliver its ruling on an application seeking to stop the ongoing strike by workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).Justice Emmanuel Subilim adjourned the matter after hearing submissions from counsel representing both parties in the suit. The […]