Sir Bartholomew White Ebe, Author at SNOW TV

₦3.5 Trillion in New Projects Sneak Into 2026 Budget Despite FG Directive

12Jan

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NEWS

₦3.5 Trillion in New Projects Sneak Into 2026 Budget Despite FG Directive

An analysis of the proposed 2026 budget by Punch reveals that over ₦3.5 trillion in new projects have been included, despite directives for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to carry over 70% of their 2025 capital allocations and avoid fresh projects. Data from the 2026 Appropriation Bill shows that new projects at MDA level alone total ₦844.49 billion, rising to ₦3.5 trillion when Service-Wide Votes are included. This represents about 15.1% of the proposed ₦23.21 trillion capital expenditure for 2026. In December 2025, the Federal Government instructed MDAs to roll over 70% of their 2025 budgets, emphasizing the completion of ongoing projects amid weak revenue performance. Despite this, at least 82 MDAs introduced over 400 new capital or program items, including infrastru...

Lizzy Anjorin Responds to Arrest Rumors Following Petition by Iyabo Ojo

12Jan

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Entertainment

Lizzy Anjorin Responds to Arrest Rumors Following Petition by Iyabo Ojo

Nigerian actress Lizzy Anjorin has addressed circulating reports that she was arrested over alleged defamation. The rumors began after sources claimed that Nollywood stars Toyin Abraham, Iyabo Ojo, and Dayo Amusa filed a petition against her, which supposedly led to her detention. Popular influencer Esabod reported that Lizzy was held at Alagbon Police Station in Lagos, with her bail conditions set for review soon. Responding to the claims on Instagram, Lizzy cautioned the public against believing the reports. She wrote: “Believe Esabod and Iyabo Ojo at your own risk.” Esabod had tweeted: “Lizzy Anjorin has been arrested and remanded at Alagbon Police Station in Lagos. Her bail conditions will be reviewed from Monday for defamation of character.” In related news, Nigerian singe...

FULL LIST : Rema bags three awards as Burna Boy, Juma Jux shine at 9th AFRIMA

12Jan

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Entertainment

FULL LIST : Rema bags three awards as Burna Boy, Juma Jux shine at 9th AFRIMA

Nigerian artists dominated the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in Lagos on Sunday night, claiming top prizes across several categories. Leading the accolades was Rema, who bagged three major awards: Artiste of the Year, Best Male Artiste in Western Africa, and Best African Artiste in RnB and Soul. Burna Boy also made a strong impression, winning Album of the Year for No Sign of Weakness. He additionally shared Best African Collaboration with Shallipopi, who independently won Song of the Year for Laho. Yemi Alade received Best Soundtrack in a Movie, Series or Documentary for her song You Are, featured in the animated series Iyanu. In the hip-hop category, Phyno was awarded Best African Artiste in African Hip-Hop, while Tanzania’s Juma Jux earned Best Male Artiste in Eastern...

Adio: Supporters Shift Allegiance to ADC in Lagos

12Jan

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Politics

Adio: Supporters Shift Allegiance to ADC in Lagos

Leaders of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, over the weekend, received defectors in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State. Prominent among those who joined the party was media entrepreneur and former Youth Party chairmanship aspirant, Ayodele Adio, who arrived with scores of supporters. The event took place in Lekki Phase 1, where Adio and his followers were formally inducted into the ADC. Although the Lagos State Chairman of the party, George Ashiru, was absent, the defectors were officially received by the ADC’s 2023 Lagos Central senatorial candidate, Yomi Idowu, alongside the Eti-Osa Local Government Chairman of the party, Elizabeth Ekanem. Acting on behalf of the state leadership, they administered the oath of allegiance to the new members. Also present at t...

“Carrick emerges as top choice for Man United’s temporary managerial post.”

12Jan

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Sports

“Carrick emerges as top choice for Man United’s temporary managerial post.”

Michael Carrick has emerged as the frontrunner to become Manchester United’s caretaker head coach, according to sources close to the process. As reported by BBC Sport on Monday, United’s hierarchy are aiming to have an appointment in place before players return to training on Wednesday, with discussions understood to have progressed with the 44-year-old. Although a final decision has yet to be made, Carrick is currently considered the leading candidate. Carrick previously served as United’s temporary manager in 2021 following the dismissal of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. During that brief three-match spell, he oversaw two wins and a draw before stepping aside after the appointment of Ralf Rangnick as interim manager. Solskjaer has also held face-to-face talks with the club over a potenti...

No ₦500,000 Limit on Card Payments in Nigeria – Tinubu’s Aide

12Jan

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Business

No ₦500,000 Limit on Card Payments in Nigeria – Tinubu’s Aide

The Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, has clarified that the Nigerian government has not imposed a ₦500,000 limit on card payments. Olusegun explained that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) only sets limits on ATM cash withdrawals and certain POS/card transactions. These measures are intended for risk management, fraud prevention, and system integrity, and are not meant to restrict legitimate spending. “The CBN policy on ATM withdrawal limits was announced on December 2, 2025. To be clear, there is no ₦500,000 cap on card payments in Nigeria. The limits exist only for ATM withdrawals and certain POS/card transactions for safety and system integrity,” he wrote on his 𝕏 account, attaching the official communique. This clarification follows a ...

Golden Globes 2026: See the full list of winners and nominees

12Jan

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Entertainment

Golden Globes 2026: See the full list of winners and nominees

The 2026 Golden Globe Awards celebrated the best in film and television of the past 12 months, with notable wins across major categories The 83rd Golden Globe Awards ceremony was held on Sunday night, January 12, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. American comedian Nikki Glaser opened Sunday's Golden Globes with a sharp monologue. She joked about stars possibly being in the Epstein Files and took a jab at CBS for editing a critical “60 Minutes” story. Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another and Netflix's Adolescence both came out on top, with four wins each. Paul’s film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, took home the win for Best Picture, Musical or Comedy. Hamnet, which won two...

“Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United captain, slammed on X after FA Cup exit.”

12Jan

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Sports

“Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United captain, slammed on X after FA Cup exit.”

Manchester United have been forced to issue a statement after the club captain, Bruno Fernandes' X account, was hacked. The Red Devils skipper’s page was compromised in the aftermath of their FA Cup third-round exit at the hands of Brighton. Shortly after 11 pm on Sunday night, a string of posts appeared on the midfielder's account. The first of the series of bizarre posts saw hackers post: "Join Macclesfield FC. Excited for the future", referencing the National League North side who knocked out FA Cup holders Crystal Palace on Saturday. Another post was directed at the club owners as it appeared to be calling for their removal. The post read: “Let’s get rid of INEOS.” Further messages tagged adult star Bonnie Blue, and then the England cricket t...

Elon Musk’s X Suspends Twitter Account Over Rule Violations

12Jan

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Life Style

Elon Musk’s X Suspends Twitter Account Over Rule Violations

X on Sunday suspended Twitter’s account in a move that deleted, replacing its profile with a standard notice stating the account violates rules. Recall Elon Musk famously changed the name from Twitter to X in July 2023, about six months after he bought the social media app for $44 billion. Users who looked for the @Twitter handle on Sunday received a bold notification saying “Account Suspended.” According to the message on the account page, X stated that the account was suspended because it broke the rules. The platform did not explain which rules were broken or how long the suspension would last. The action has left many confused because X was earlier called Twitter before it changed its name in 2023.

Edo Protest: Okpebholo Denounces Attack on Monarch’s Palace

12Jan

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NEWS

Edo Protest: Okpebholo Denounces Attack on Monarch’s Palace

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has condemned the attack on the palace of the Onojie of Ekpoma, Zaiki Anthony Abumere II, by protesters. A peaceful protest by the people of Ekpoma over insecurity and incessant kidnapping on Saturday was hijacked by hoodlums, who unleashed violence on the community. They chased away traders at the livestock market, killed goats, beat cows, and attacked and destroyed parts of the Onojie’s palace. The protest also resulted in the blockage of a major highway and the grounding of commercial activities. Lagos Man Cleared of Child Molestation Charge After Seven Years in Custody| Punch 0:00 / 0:00 However, on Monday, the governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Patrick Ebojele, condemned the attack when he visited ...