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Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, on Saturday disclosed that the state’s monthly federal allocation surged from an average of N3.8bn to N4.5bn before the removal of fuel subsidy, to between N14bn and N16bn today. He credited President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms for freeing up resources previously consumed by subsidy payments across all tiers of government. Sule made the disclosure while receiving a delegation of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors National Media Tour, led by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, at the Nasarawa State Government House in Lafia. Sule said, “I can tell you for free. You are right when you say that in the first four years, everybody knows Nigeria was sharing anywhere between maybe N590bn to about N620bn mo...

Nigerian law professor and diplomat, Akasoba Duke-Abiola, has accepted her nomination and endorsement by the African Policy and Research Consortium for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations. Duke-Abiola, the widow of the late businessman and politician, Chief Moshood Abiola, disclosed this on Saturday in a statement responding to the endorsement, which was recently announced by the consortium. The African Policy and Research Consortium comprises government officials, scholars, policy leaders and development practitioners across Africa and other parts of the world. Her endorsement comes as African stakeholders seek greater representation and influence in the leadership of key international institutions, with the UN secretary-generalship traditionally attracting ca...

Military investigations into the alleged September 2025 coup plot have revealed that some of the suspects allegedly used WhatsApp and the privacy-focused messaging app Zangi to communicate. According to documents reportedly compiled by military investigators and presented as part of the evidence in the ongoing trials, electronic communications are being examined as authorities seek to establish the alleged roles of individual suspects. Zangi is less widely used in Nigeria than WhatsApp and promotes secure and private communication. The platform says its communications are protected by end-to-end encryption and that communication histories are stored on users’ devices rather than its servers. One of the defendants, retired Navy Captain Erasmus Victor, reportedly told investigators ...

NCoS removes prison officials after death row inmate goes live on TikTok from custody The Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, has removed the Officer-in-Charge of the Ibara Medium Custodial Centre in Abeokuta, Ogun State, alongside two other senior officers, following a security breach involving a death row inmate who allegedly conducted TikTok live sessions from prison. The inmate, identified as Elijah Oyebode, was sentenced to death by hanging in 2019 after an Osun State High Court convicted him of the murder of Rofiat Adebisi, a final-year student of Osun State University. According to court records, Oyebode gave conflicting accounts of the incident before eventually denying involvement during his trial. However, the court found him guilty based on medical e...

The White House has used an image of Spider-Man in a social media post promoting the work of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), sparking criticism from fans and calls for possible legal action. The post, shared through the White House’s official social media account, depicts the Marvel superhero using his web to capture people described by the administration as “criminal illegal aliens.” The image was accompanied by the caption, “Your friendly neighborhood ICE agents,” referencing Spider-Man’s well-known description as the “friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.” The post has drawn reactions from some fans who questioned the use of the Marvel character in an immigration enforcement campaign. Some commenters called on Marvel, Disney and Sony to take legal action over the image...

Former United States President Joe Biden is reportedly facing a worsening health condition, with his son, Hunter Biden, revealing that the cancer affecting him has spread to his bones. Hunter made the disclosure during an interview with the BBC while discussing his father’s ongoing battle with the disease and its impact on the family. According to Hunter, Biden’s condition has become increasingly difficult and painful to watch as the illness progresses. He said the cancer has spread beyond its original location to the bones and other parts of the body. Hunter, Biden’s only surviving son, described the situation as particularly challenging for the family, citing the pain and weakness associated with the disease. Despite his health struggles, Hunter portrayed his father as a devo...

The lawmaker representing Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Donland Ojogo, has reportedly escaped serious injury after a road accident involving his convoy on Saturday. The accident occurred along the Ore–Ondo Road when a commercial bus reportedly attempted to overtake one of the lawmaker’s vehicles and collided with an oncoming vehicle. Ojogo was said to be travelling to Arogbo in Ese-Odo Local Government Area for a political engagement when the incident occurred. Although the lawmaker escaped unhurt, some members of his entourage reportedly sustained injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Reacting to the incident, Ojogo thanked God for protecting him and his team, saying the situation could have resulted in a more serious...

Abia North Senator, Orji Uzor Kalu, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to give former Nigerian leaders accused of looting public funds two years to return their loot in exchange for amnesty. Kalu said such returned funds would help boost the Nigerian economy. Featuring on News Central TV’s 60 Minutes With Mr Kay, the former Abia State governor said the government should create a window for individuals who allegedly stole public funds while in office to voluntarily return the money without facing prosecution. Kalu said: “President Tinubu should give people pardon, because between the houses in Abuja, if you search all the houses, you might have over 50, 60 billion lying down there. “People who keep money in their houses, and it’s not right; it’s not the right thing to do. It’...

At least three people, including a child, have been killed in another Russian missile attack near Kyiv, according to Ukrainian officials. The latest strikes came hours after a Russian attack damaged Chornomorets Stadium, one of Ukraine’s largest sports venues, ahead of a scheduled top-flight football match. The overnight missile barrage targeted areas around the Ukrainian capital, with a number of explosions reported and air raid alerts issued. In the village of Pukhivka, two adults and a child were killed, while at least three other people were injured, according to Tymur Tkachenko, head of the regional military administration. Several houses and vehicles were damaged by falling debris, while a non-residential building caught fire. Emergency crews were deployed to deal with fires...

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed security agencies to apprehend those responsible for vandalising the Festac-Alakija Bridge, describing the act as criminal and unacceptable. The governor issued the directive following reports of damage to parts of the bridge, assuring residents that the structure remains safe for use despite the…... The governor issued the directive following reports of damage to parts of the bridge, assuring residents that the structure remains safe for use despite the incident. “Lagos will not tolerate any act of vandalism because it is barbaric and criminal,” Sanwo-Olu said. He disclosed that officials from the Office of Infrastructure had inspected the bridge and confirmed that its structural integrity had not been compromised. “I ha...