Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has signed the ₦545.2 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill passed by the State House of Assembly into law. The budget, tagged “Budget of Strategic Consolidation,” was signed on Monday at the Government House in Lafia. Sule commended the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Dr Danladi Jatau, and other lawmakers for the speedy passage of the budget. He also appreciated the collaboration between the executive and legislative arms of government and urged that it be sustained in the overall interest of the state’s development. ALSO READ Abia governor signs ₦1.016tn 2026 budget into law ALSO READ…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya, on Monday signed the N617.95 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law after receiving the assented copy from the State House of Assembly. The signing ceremony took place in Gombe in the presence of top government officials and members of the state legislature, led by the Speaker, Abubakar Luggerrewo. Governor Yahaya said that over the past six years of his administration, the state’s resources had been prudently managed through effective budget implementation for the benefit of the people. According to him, the scale of developmental projects executed by his administration reflects responsible resource utilisation, adding that…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will commence in the first quarter of 2026. The disclosure was made in the Board’s latest bulletin, which confirmed that all preparatory processes ahead of the exercise have been concluded. According to JAMB, the early preparations are aimed at ensuring a smooth, secure, and well-coordinated registration process nationwide. The Board stated that it has completed all accreditation, validation, and security checks for centres, personnel, and other stakeholders involved in the 2026 UTME registration exercise. It explained that extensive measures have been…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for a fresh legislative consideration of the Tinubu administration’s tax reform laws, citing constitutional concerns over discrepancies between the versions passed by the National Assembly and those later gazetted. In a statement issued on Sunday night, Atiku said renewed legislative action is the only lawful option following the Senate’s confirmation that the gazetted version of the Tax Act does not fully reflect what lawmakers approved. The call comes amid plans by the Federal Government to begin implementing the remaining tax reform laws on January 1, 2026. Atiku warned that the issue raises serious…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has completed the main pipeline of the Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline Project, marking a major milestone in efforts to expand gas supply and industrial activity across northern Nigeria. The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Bayo Ojulari, disclosed this on Sunday following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Lagos. Ojulari said the completion of the main line paves the way for the next phase of the project, which will focus on linking facilities and distribution infrastructure to enable gas delivery to key northern cities. According to him, the milestone was achieved…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the cancellation of a substantial portion of legacy debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) to the Federation Account, wiping off approximately $1.42 billion and N5.57 trillion accumulated up to December 31, 2024. The approval is contained in a document by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) titled “Report of October 2025 Revenue Collection Presented at the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) Meeting Held on 18th November 2025.” According to the report, the Presidential directive effectively resolves long-standing disputes between NNPC Ltd and the Federation over royalty, lifting, and related…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested two suspects over the abduction and killing of Professor Ekanem Philip Ephraim, a professor of neurology, nearly two years after the incident. A credible source confirmed to Channels Television that the suspects—Patrick Essien Etim, 24, and Bassey Antiha Asuquo, 40—were arrested on December 27 at a medical facility in Cross River State while allegedly planning another kidnapping. The source said the suspects confessed to abducting and killing the professor after collecting multiple ransom payments from her family. Professor Ephraim was kidnapped on July 13, 2023, by gunmen who posed as patients at…
Saudi Arabian authorities have deported more than 13,000 illegal residents within one week as part of intensified nationwide enforcement of residency, labour and border security laws. The Ministry of Interior disclosed that between December 18 and December 24, security agencies conducted coordinated inspection campaigns across the Kingdom, leading to the arrest of 18,877 individuals for various violations. A breakdown of the arrests shows that 11,991 people were apprehended for breaching residency regulations, 3,808 for border security violations, while 3,078 were detained for labour law infractions. Nationalities involved Among those arrested while attempting to enter Saudi Arabia illegally, Ethiopian nationals accounted…
MTN Nigeria has presented a N2 million cash gift to a newlywed couple in Lagos under its “Yello Tide” initiative, aimed at spreading festive cheer. The cheque presentation took place on Saturday in Lagos as part of the company’s “Yellow Season of Surprises,” launched in December. Speaking at the event, MTN Nigeria’s Chief Digital Officer, Ms Aisha Mumuni, said the initiative was designed to celebrate milestones with Nigerians. According to her, intending couples were required to nominate themselves for a chance to receive a surprise visit and gift from MTN. “The initiative is part of our Yellow Season of Surprises.…
Nine travelers have been killed following the detonation of an improvised explosive device (IED) along the Magami–Dansadau highway in Zamfara State, in what authorities describe as a bandit attack on civilian movement. The explosion occurred on Saturday afternoon near the Yar-Gada community in Maru Local Government Area, causing panic among motorists and residents in the area. Witnesses said the blast hit a trailer conveying passengers and farm produce, as well as motorcyclists traveling on the route. Five passengers in the trailer and four motorcycle riders reportedly died at the scene, while several others sustained injuries. One of the injured victims…