Obafemi Fawibe

Senate Passes Bills to Curb Food Inflation

Senate Announces March 17 Deadline for Final Passage of ₦58 Trillion 2026 Budget

  The Nigerian Senate has officially fixed March 17 for the passage of the 2026 budget. This announcement targets the swift approval of the ₦58 trillion “Budget of Sustainable Growth.” Senate President Godswill Akpabio disclosed this timeline during a plenary session held earlier this week. The upper chamber aims to return the nation to a…

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APC Postpones National Convention to March 27 as E-Registration Deadline Shifts

APC Postpones National Convention to March 27 as E-Registration Deadline Shifts

  The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially revised its 2026 political calendar to accommodate surging membership interests. The ruling party announced a significant extension of its nationwide electronic registration exercise until February 8. This decision aims to bolster the party’s grassroots base ahead of the upcoming general elections. Furthermore, the National Working Committee has…

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Guardiola Shatters Record with Fastest 400 Wins in English Football History

Guardiola Shatters Record with Fastest 400 Wins in English Football History

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has secured his 400th victory in English football. He achieved this historic feat faster than any other manager in the nation’s history. The milestone occurred following City’s latest triumph in a high-octane Premier League fixture. Guardiola reached this incredible tally in significantly fewer matches than previous record-holder Sir Alex Ferguson….

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Zelenskyy Issues Historic Invitation to Putin for Direct Peace Talks in Kyiv

Zelenskyy Issues Historic Invitation to Putin for Direct Peace Talks in Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has extended a dramatic invitation to Russian leader Vladimir Putin. He officially requested a direct meeting in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv to negotiate peace. This unexpected proposal aims to end the protracted and devastating conflict currently ravaging Eastern Europe. Zelenskyy emphasized that direct dialogue remains the only viable path to…

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Lagos State Electronic Physical Planning Process System (EPPS): Insights from Personal Experience

Federal Government Reaffirms Ban on Meter Sales as New Distribution Phase Begins

The Federal Government has issued a stern warning against the illegal sale of electricity meters. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, reaffirmed this stance during a strategic ministerial briefing in Abuja. He stated clearly that consumers must not pay out-of-pocket for these essential measuring devices. This directive aims to protect Nigerians from arbitrary charges imposed by…

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Fela Kuti Makes History as First African to Receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

Fela Kuti Makes History as First African to Receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

The Recording Academy has conferred a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award upon the legendary Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. This historic announcement establishes the Afrobeat pioneer as the first African artist to receive this honor. The Academy recognizes his unparalleled contributions to global music, social activism, and the arts. Consequently, Fela joins an elite group of musicians whose work…

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Witness Details Systematic Siphoning of ₦5.6bn Kogi Local Government Funds into Private Accounts

Witness Details Systematic Siphoning of ₦5.6bn Kogi Local Government Funds into Private Accounts Under Yahaya Bello

  A startling revelation emerged on thursday 29th January, 2026, at the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja regarding Kogi State. An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission witness detailed the diversion of ₦5.6 billion from local accounts. The funds allegedly moved from local government coffers into various private company bank accounts. This testimony forms a…

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Crude Surges as Hormuz Peace Deal Falters

Bonny Light Hits $78 as U.S.-Iran Tensions Set Global Oil Markets Ablaze

Global energy markets witnessed a dramatic convulsion yesterday as crude oil prices surged to new heights. Nigeria’s premium grade, Bonny Light, soared to $78 per barrel following intensified rhetoric from Washington. This price level represents the highest peak for the national crude grade since last August. Concurrently, the international benchmark, Brent crude, rallied by nearly…

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