Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has presented a N914.86 billion budget estimate to the State House of Assembly for the 2026 fiscal year. Titled “Budget of Consolidation and Sustainability 2.0”, the budget reflects the administration’s commitment to people-oriented projects and programmes across the state. Budget Breakdown The 2026 budget represents an increase of N306.69

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The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has emphasized that effective Port State Control (PSC) is vital for global maritime safety, eliminating substandard vessels, and maintaining environmental standards across international waters. This statement was made during a five-day Regional Train-the-Trainer Workshop on Port State Control, held in Lagos for member states of the Abuja

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Nollywood stars Taye Arimoro and Peggy Ovire have sparked controversy after a heated altercation reportedly broke out on a movie set, leading to accusations and counter-accusations between the two actors. According to reports, the incident occurred during the late hours of filming when Taye Arimoro attempted to leave the set after his contract time had

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Edo State Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, has said that the state has achieved significant progress across key sectors under Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration in the past one year. Speaking at a colloquium marking the governor’s first year in office, Idahosa described the past 12 months as a period of transformation and renewed hope for the

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Grammy Award-winning Nigerian superstar, Wizkid, has celebrated his 14-year-old son Boluwatife Balogun after the young artist’s debut extended play (EP), Champion Arrival, hit No. 1 on Apple Music Nigeria’s Top Albums chart just hours after its release. The teenage sensation, supported by his mother Sola Ogudu and his management team, released the project on November

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The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate alleged infractions in the importation process, including the diversion of containers, excise duty leakages, irregularities in temporary importation, and misuse of import quotas—issues said to have caused massive revenue losses to the Federal Government of Nigeria. The decision followed the adoption of a motion moved by Hon.

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The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced the arrival of 20 ships at various Lagos ports, discharging consignments of petroleum products, food items, and other essential goods at the Apapa, Tin Can Island, and Lekki Deep Sea Ports. The disclosure was contained in the NPA’s latest publication, Shipping Position, released on Wednesday and made available

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The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC), Dr. Rabiu Olowo, has officially concluded his tenure as Chair of the 41st Session of the United Nations Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of Accounting and Reporting (ISAR), a body under UNCTAD, at the United Nations Palais

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The political rivalry between Anambra State Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reignited following a fresh round of verbal exchanges between the two influential politicians. The renewed confrontation began after Obi compared his political journey to that of Soludo, saying he had moved on to the “Champions League”

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Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Waidi Shaibu, has assured Nigerians that security will improve across the country following recent military operations and an operational assessment of troops in the Northeast. Shaibu spoke to reporters after briefing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, saying his tour of the Northeast theatre revealed “encouraging progress.”

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