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US Congress Reaffirms America’s Commitment To Addressing Nigeria IDP Crisis
The United States House Appropriations Committee has reaffirmed America’s commitment to addressing religious persecution globally, with a focus on Nigeria, in a statement posted on its official X account on Wednesday. “America will not look away as innocent lives are stolen. Directed by @POTUS, Appropriators led an on-the-ground mission to inform a report on Christian persecution in Nigeria and guide...
FG Opens Diplomatic Talks With Burkina-Faso To Secure Military Aircraft
The Federal Government is intensifying diplomatic efforts to secure the release of Nigerian soldiers and a C-130 military aircraft currently held in Burkina Faso. The soldiers and the aircraft, now on their third day in detention, were seized by the Burkina Faso military government over alleged violations of the Sahel country’s airspace. On Wednesday, sources in the Nigerian military confirmed to...
FG Kick-off Cashless Payments, Tax Reforms, Other Policies In 2026
The Federal Government has announced that several key reforms and directives will officially take effect in 2026, marking a significant shift in governance, revenue administration, and public service delivery. The measures, aimed at improving transparency, boosting revenue, and modernising government operations, are expected to reshape how citizens and businesses interact with the Federal Government. The government has reformed its tax laws,...
Fubara Set To Resolve Outstanding Issues With Assembly Members
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, says he has no personal disagreement with members of the National Assembly from the state or with members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The governor said he had made several efforts to meet with the lawmakers, led by the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, to resolve any outstanding issues, but without success. Fubara explained that he...
FG Borrows New Loans To Finance 2026 Budget
The Federal Government plans to borrow N17.89tn in 2026 to fund a widening budget deficit as revenue projections fall sharply below expenditure needs, according to the 2026 budget framework obtained from the Budget Office of the Federation. Official figures in the 2026 Abridged Budget Call Circular issued by the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning show that total new...
Adeleke Describes Move To Accord As Necessary To Safeguard Self
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has defended his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the Accord Party, describing the move as necessary to safeguard his personal security and the stability of the state. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Adeleke said he did not abandon the PDP, which he still holds in high regard, but chose to...
Ghana Deports 3 Israelis Over Alleged Ill-treatment Of Ghanaians
Ghana has deported three Israeli nationals in retaliation for the alleged ill-treatment and “unjustified deportation” of three Ghanaian travellers by Israeli authorities. The action was confirmed in an official statement released on Wednesday by the Ghanaian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and shared on X by Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Sam Okudzeto. According to the statement, the three Israelis arrived in Accra earlier...
PDP: Wike Faction Revive War Over INEC’s Recognition of Turaki’s Leadership
The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has reaffirmed its authority over the party, with National Chairman Tanimu Turaki (SAN) insisting that the Independent National Electoral Commission recognises the NWC backed by PDP governors as the authentic leadership of the party. Speaking at the presentation of the Certificate of Return to the PDP Ekiti governorship candidate, Oluwole Oluyede,...
ECOWAS Appoints Dangote As Pioneer Chairman Of EBC
The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has appointed Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group of companies, as pioneer Chairman of ECOWAS Business Council, EBC. Dr Omar Touray, ECOWAS President, announced this during the 95th Ordinary Session of ECOWAS Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday in Abuja. According to DAILY POST reports that EBC is an independent platform by...
Oyo APC Tells Nigerians To Blame Makinde For PDP Misfortune
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has advised Nigerians to blame governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and not President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for any misfortune that may befall the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) The party made this declaration via a statement made available on Wednesday. Some Nigerians have been attributing the misfortunes in the PDP to Tinubu. APC has, however, said...
