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ABUJA — The Nigerian Senate officially confirmed yesterday that the nation must embrace fresh borrowings to sustain the 2026 fiscal cycle. Senator Solomon Adeola, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, announced this during a public hearing in the capital. The proposed budget estimates total expenditure at N58.47 trillion, significantly outpacing the projected revenue…
KADUNA — Terrorists abducted seven residents during a midnight assault on the Millennium City suburb in Kaduna State. This latest incursion targeted two specific families within the Danhonu II community in Chikun Local Government. Armed men breached the neighborhood around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday and operated until the early morning. Consequently, the brazen nature of…
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has engaged key stakeholders over the planned delivery of a 132KV electricity transmission line and gas pipeline right-of-way corridor across the Lekki-Epe axis, as part of efforts to expand critical energy infrastructure in the state. The engagement, held on Friday at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja, was jointly organised…
Dangote Cement Plc has formally reaffirmed its commitment to securing total self-sufficiency for the African construction sector by the end of this decade. During a strategic briefing in Lagos, the Group Managing Director, Arvind Pathak, detailed an aggressive roadmap to bridge persistent supply gaps. The company currently targets a massive production capacity of 90…
A tragic road accident in Kano State has claimed the lives of over 30 people following a fatal crash involving a trailer in Gezawa Local Government Area. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday at Kwanar Barde, along the route leading to Gujungu. According to local officials, the trailer reportedly lost control while…
Pope Leo XIV has condemned the recent wave of violent attacks across Nigeria, expressing deep concern over the scale of killings and urging authorities to take decisive action to protect citizens. In a statement shared on his official X account, the pontiff said he received news of the attacks “with sorrow and concern,” noting…
The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of three children in Abakaliki, triggering renewed concerns over security in the state. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Nkwegu, an area located directly opposite the Nkwegu Military Cantonment gate in Abakaliki Local Government Area. The proximity of the…
The Federal Government has initiated a fresh strategic framework to synchronize domestic gas production with national power requirements. This policy aims to eliminate the persistent supply bottlenecks currently hindering the stability of the national electricity grid. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, officially disclosed this directive during a recent industry summit. The…
The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps recently intensified its enforcement against prohibited commercial activities on major highways. Officers arrested fifteen individuals during a coordinated raid across several strategic locations in the bustling metropolis. The state government identifies street trading as a significant contributor to urban chaos and traffic congestion. Consequently, the taskforce has received…
An Osun State High Court sitting in Osogbo has delivered a definitive judgment by sentencing three men to death. Justice Ayo Oyebiyi ordered the convicts to die by hanging following their involvement in the cold-blooded murder of a woman. The prosecution successfully proved that the defendants conspired to terminate the victim’s life for suspected…
