The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday adjourned indefinitely the trial of former Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano over alleged misappropriation of ₦4 billion. The adjournment followed an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the prosecuting agency, requesting that the matter be adjourned sine die (without a fixed date). When the …
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday submitted a proposed budget of ₦4.237 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year to the Lagos State House of Assembly for consideration and approval. The presentation follows the signing of the ₦3.366 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill, themed “Budget of Sustainability,” into law on January 9, 2025. That budget had …
Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru on Tuesday presented a proposed budget of ₦884,868,327,429.95 for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly. The proposed budget allocates ₦135,376,004,846.72 for recurrent expenditure, while capital expenditure is set at ₦749,492,322,583.22. Governor Nwifuru noted that the 2026 budget represents a 64.88 per cent increase over the current …
Tanzania has cancelled its Independence Day celebrations scheduled for December 9 following mounting calls for nationwide protests over mass killings linked to last month’s disputed general elections. Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba announced the decision on Monday, saying funds earmarked for the national event would be redirected to repairing infrastructure damaged during the post-election unrest. The …
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a party adopted by a broad opposition coalition in July 2025 to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Atiku confirmed his new political base on Monday via his X handle, posting a photograph of himself holding …
Former Abia State governor and Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has accused some politicians of sponsoring bandits and terrorists in a bid to destabilise President Bola Tinubu’s government. Kalu made the allegation on Sunday during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, where he linked the recent rise in killings and abductions to …
United States War Secretary Pete Hegseth has called for urgent action towards addressing violence against Christians in Nigeria. Hegseth made the call during a high-level meeting between him and Nigeria’s delegation, led by National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on November 20 at the Pentagon. This was revealed in a statement released by the Office …
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticised the conviction of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, describing it as a development that could further heighten tension in the country. In a statement on his official x account, Obi said the judgement came at …
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has confirmed the release of 38 worshippers abducted during last week’s attack on the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku, in Ekiti Local Government Area. The victims were freed on Sunday after several days of coordinated operations involving security agencies and federal authorities. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, …
The European Union has pledged €15.5 billion to accelerate Africa’s clean energy transition. The funding aims to expand electricity access and support sustainable economic growth across the continent. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the pledge on behalf of Team Europe. It includes over €10 billion in EU-led funding, along with significant contributions …
