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The Senate on Tuesday passed the 2026 appropriations bill amounting to N68.3 trillion. The approval follows the presentation and consideration of the report of the Senate Appropriations Committee on the Committee on Supplies by the Chairman, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, at a plenary session in Abuja. READ ALSO: Senate to pass 2026 budget on March 17 President Bola Tinubu presented …

The UK said visa fees to enter the country for people wishing to visit, study, work or live will increase to £222 effective April 8 2026. This was announced by the British Home Office which stated that the increase was part of a wider series of measures aimed at reducing immigration. The government also plans to implement stricter policies towards …

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has confirmed that 28 people were killed in a deadly attack by gunmen on the Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area. He made the confirmation on Tuesday in a statewide broadcast following the attack on Sunday evening, which occurred at around 7.30pm in the Gari Ya Waye community area. Mutfwang, who visited …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. Kwankwaso joins ADC Former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Monday officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in a watershed moment for opposition politics in the state.Read more 2. Tuggar resigned as foreign minister to pursue Bauchi governorship candidacy Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has …

Former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Monday officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in a watershed moment for opposition politics in the state.ADC National Chairman, Senator David Mark, received Kwankwaso and his supporters at his residence, Monday. Mark stressed that Kwankwaso’s defection was more than just a political adjustment and described it as a deliberate response to …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market lost N276 billion at the close of trading on Monday. This follows the fall in the prices of shares such as Secure Electronics, May and Baker and Legend Internet, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) fell to 200,484.43 points from 200,913.06 points on the previous trading day. After …

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has resigned from his post as he prepares to contest the Bauchi State gubernatorial election. The development was confirmed on Monday in a brief statement issued by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa. He said, “The resignation of the Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs has been confirmed.” Tuggar is reportedly among a group of …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. Kwankwaso leaves NNPP, may join APC Former governor of Kano State and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has resigned his membership of the party.Read more 2. PRESIDENTIAL: Why ADC chooses consensus candidate – Spokesperson The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reasons …

Investors in the Nigerian Capita market lost N157 billion at the close of trading last week. This follows a decline in equity capitalization to N128.9 trillion from the previous N129.1 trillion recorded by the stock exchange in the previous week. Likewise, the All-Share Index (ASI) depreciated by 0.12% and closed the week at 200,913.06 points from 201,156.86 points recorded in …

The Rivers State Accountant General and the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning have revealed that the administration of former sole administrator of Rivers, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd) approved ₦28 billion for the installation of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) at the State House. The disclosure follows a Freedom of Information lawsuit with lawsuit number PHC/4153/CS/2025, filed in the High …