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… presented with awards received on his behalf …rewards NAFEST contingent N30m for overall win Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, today presided over the 148th session of the State Executive Council meeting after resumption from his 3 weeks annual leave. The Bayelsa Arts and Culture contingent emerged as overall champion of the recently held…

Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has unveiled plans to establish an entertainment village aimed at uncovering and nurturing talents within the state. According to the governor, the entertainment industry possesses the dual power to generate substantial income for the nation while engaging Nigerian youths in meaningful ways. The governor shared this vision on the…

Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan, are set to forfeit over £2 million ($2.5 million) to UK authorities after a London court ruled in favor of police in a civil fraud case concerning unpaid taxes. The judgment, delivered on Wednesday at Westminster Magistrates Court, grants Devon and Cornwall Police the authority to seize…

Kehinde Fajobi A tragic stampede at a children’s carnival in Ibadan, Oyo State, has resulted in multiple fatalities, many of whom were children. The incident occurred at the private fun fair at Basorun Islamic High School early today, leading to both deaths and injuries. In a statement, the state’s Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade,…

Kehinde Fajobi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Lagos on Wednesday, December 18, for his Christmas and New Year celebrations. The president touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport at exactly 3:23 pm. Earlier, President Tinubu had presented the 2025 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly…

…OBJ, CAN President, Osoba, Oyedepo Among Dignitaries in Attendance Segun Ayinde, Abeokuta Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has called on Nigerians to celebrate Christmas with moderation and extend love and compassion to the less privileged and vulnerable in society. Speaking at the Ogun State Christmas Carol and Service of Nine Lessons held at the…

Kehinde Fajobi The National Assembly has extended the implementation of the 2024 Budget by six months, Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced on Wednesday during President Bola Tinubu’s presentation of the 2025 Budget. Akpabio addressed a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives, stating, “We shall continue on the part of nationalism and service…

My Fellow Nigerians, In fulfilment of one of my constitutional duties and with unyielding commitment to rebuilding Nigeria towards ensuring that we remain steadfast on the journey to a prosperous future, I hereby present the 2025 Budget to the Joint Session of the 10th National Assembly. On this day, before this hallowed chamber, I present…

Ghana’s Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed two legal challenges against the controversial Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, a legislation designed to impose harsh penalties on LGBTQ individuals and activities. The ruling clears a path for the bill, which has attracted significant global criticism, to move closer to becoming law. The bill, passed by Parliament…

Kehinde Fajobi President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday presented the ₦47.9 trillion 2025 Budget Proposal, titled “The Resurrection Budget: Securing Peace, Building Prosperity,” to a joint session of the National Assembly. In his 30-minute speech, which concluded at 1:10 p.m., Tinubu highlighted significant allocations for key sectors, including ₦4.91 trillion for defence and security, ₦4.06 trillion…

Kehinde Fajobi President Bola Tinubu has announced a proposed allocation of ₦4.91 trillion for defence and security in the 2025 fiscal year. He disclosed this during his presentation of the 2025 Appropriation Bill, titled “The Restoration Budget: Securing Peace, Building Prosperity,” to a joint session of the 10th National Assembly on Wednesday in Abuja. Tinubu…

Kehinde Fajobi The Nigeria Police Force has defended its use of leg restraints on Vincent Makinde, a dismissed officer, refuting claims of inhumane treatment and unjustified detention. In a statement on Wednesday, Force Spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi explained that Makinde was dismissed in 2022 after an orderly room trial found him guilty of multiple offences, including…

Kehinde Fajobi Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s four proposed tax bills, saying detractors fail to grasp the reforms’ significance. Akpabio made the statement on Wednesday during President Tinubu’s presentation of the 2025 budget estimates to the National Assembly. He commended the administration’s “groundbreaking tax reform initiative,” describing it as…

Kehinde Fajobi The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) are set to meet to exchange information on the helicopter crash that claimed eight lives. NCAA spokesperson Mike Achimugu confirmed the meeting to Vanguard on Wednesday, stating that more details would be provided after the discussions. “I don’t have the…

Kehinde Fajobi The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has denied involvement in the alleged sale of Nigerian-registered aircraft and confirmed ongoing investigations into the claims. Speaking on TVC News’ Beyond 100 Days programme on Tuesday night, the NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, dismissed the allegations as baseless but stressed the…

Beyoncé, the iconic singer whose influence knows no bounds, has made history as the most certified female artist of all time, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). With a recent wave of certifications for some of her standout tracks, the Queen has amassed a record-breaking 103 RIAA-certified titles, solidifying her legendary status.…

Kehinde Fajobi The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos State Command, has urged motorists to exercise caution following a crash on Kara Bridge, Berger, along the Ibadan-bound section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The incident, which occurred early Wednesday, involved a trailer carrying containers that fell, narrowing the lanes and causing severe traffic congestion. In a…

Kehinde Fajobi Thirteen communities in Nsulu, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State, have voiced strong opposition to the proposed location of the Abia Airport project in their villages. They argue that the project, if allowed to proceed, would displace millions of residents and destroy their farmlands, which are crucial for their livelihoods.…

Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, has revealed that he, alongside God and some political leaders, played a pivotal role in shaping the political journey of the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Secondus made this statement while accompanying Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State to…

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced a sweeping crackdown on dormant companies, deregistering over 300,000 entities within a year as part of its efforts to cleanse Nigeria’s corporate registration system. In an exclusive interview with The Nation in Abuja, the Registrar General, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN, shed light on the unprecedented exercise. “From October…