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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…
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO — Ukrainian skeleton pioneer Vladyslav Heraskevych has ignited a diplomatic firestorm at the 2026 Winter Olympics by wearing a helmet featuring fallen compatriots. During a Monday training session, the twenty-six-year-old athlete displayed the portraits of friends and fellow sportsmen killed in the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian conflict. This calculated act of defiance fulfills his…
ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu convened an emergency high-level security meeting with the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) on Sunday. General Dagvin Anderson led the American delegation to the State House for these critical bilateral discussions. This diplomatic encounter signals a renewed commitment to military cooperation between Nigeria and the United States. Furthermore, the…
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 Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced stricter enforcement against motorists driving against traffic on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway as repair works commence on the Kara Bridge section of the road. Speaking at the scene of a major traffic backlog on Monday, Lagos Sector Commander of the FRSC, Kehinde Hamzat, warned that all offenders —…
ENUGU — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended a sales representative for allegedly diverting over N70 million. Investigators linked the suspect, Ibekwe Izuchukwu Emmanuel, to a massive financial heist at Prince OJ Global Services. The anti-graft agency also arrested a Point of Sale (POS) operator for his alleged involvement. This accomplice, Miracle…
A truck driver has been arrested following a fatal road accident that led to the death of a cyclist under the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) Bridge in Ikeja, Lagos. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday, describing it as a tragic collision involving a DAF…
A jury at Bristol Crown Court today convicted Nathan Bennett of multiple counts of sexual violence against toddlers. The thirty-year-old former practitioner faced charges including rape and sexual assault against five boys under his care. These victims were only two and three years old when the horrific abuse allegedly occurred. Legal experts describe the harrowing…
The political landscape in Abia State underwent a significant tremor over the weekend as a former federal lawmaker led over 200 supporters into the Labour Party (LP). This mass defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) occurred during a formal reception ceremony held in Umuahia. The defectors cited the visionary leadership of Governor Alex Otti…
Six Chelsea players have been shortlisted for honours at the 2026 London Football Awards, underlining the club’s continued influence in English football across both the men’s and women’s games. According to information released on the club’s official website, Moises Caicedo, Estevao Willian, Millie Bright, Wieke Kaptein, Alyssa Thompson and Keira Walsh are all in contention…
