Daniel Otera

Tinubu Departs Abuja on Obasanjo-Era Jet for Borno, Bauchi, Lagos Tour

  President Bola Tinubu departed Abuja on Saturday aboard the 20-year-old Boeing 737 Business Jet (tail number 5N-FGT) for a working visit spanning Borno, Bauchi, and Lagos states, where he will combine project inaugurations, social engagements, and holiday observances. The aircraft, acquired in 2005 during former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration, saw renewed use after its…

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President Tinubu to Present N49.7 Trillion 2026 Budget to National Assembly

  President Bola Tinubu will present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly on Friday. This presentation marks a pivotal moment for Nigeria’s fiscal planning as the administration aims to solidify its economic reform agenda amidst significant national challenges. The event, scheduled for 2:00 pm at the National Assembly Complex…

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Labour Party Sets February 2026 Date for National Convention Amid Leadership Restructuring

  The Labour Party has announced 28 February 2026 as the date for its National Convention, a pivotal step in its preparations for the 2027 general elections as it seeks to rebuild its structure following a period of internal disputes.   Senator Nenadi Usman, the party’s Acting National Chairman, formalized the plans by submitting a…

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FG Secures Release of Nigerian Aircraft, 11 Soldiers Detained in Burkina Faso

  The Federal Government has successfully secured the release of a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft and 11 military personnel, ending a nearly two-week detention in Burkina Faso that had escalated into a significant diplomatic incident between the two West African nations. Mr. Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirmed the release,…

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UK Prime Minister Issues Ultimatum to Abramovich Over Frozen Chelsea Sale Proceeds

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued a stern warning to Russian-Israeli billionaire Roman Abramovich, demanding he honour his commitment to release £2.5 billion ($3.4 billion) in frozen proceeds from the 2022 sale of Chelsea Football Club to support Ukraine’s war victims. Addressing Parliament on Wednesday, 17th December 2025, Starmer delivered an unequivocal message to…

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US Places Nigeria Under Partial Travel Restrictions Over Security Concerns

  The United States has imposed partial travel restrictions on Nigeria, citing security concerns and deficiencies in identity management systems, according to a new presidential proclamation signed by President Donald Trump.   The measure, detailed in a White House fact sheet released on the administration’s official X platform Tuesday, targets foreign nationals from countries identified…

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Chelsea’s Hampton crowned FIFA’s best as Nigeria’s Nnadozie earns top-four world ranking  

  Chelsea and England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton has been named winner of the 2025 FIFA “The Best Women’s Goalkeeper” award, finishing ahead of Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie in a highly competitive field of the world’s leading shot-stoppers.   FIFA confirmed the result on Tuesday night with the release of the official voting breakdown, which placed Hampton…

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