The federal government posted a fiscal deficit of ₦2.66 trillion in the second quarter of the year, according to Budget Office of the Federation (BoF). Data contained in the Second Quarter and Half-Year 2025 Budget Implementation Report (BIR) by the BoF, noted that the deficit was financed through domestic borrowing in the quarter under review. […]
The Federal Government has filed 16 alleged money laundering charges, to the tune of One Point Fourteen Billion Naira, against a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Also listed as a co-defendant in the case is […]
The Kano State House of Assembly has been thrown into mourning following the death of two of its members on Wednesday. The deceased lawmakers are Hon. Aminu Saad Ungogo, who represented the Ungogo Constituency, and Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji, who represented the Kano Municipal Constituency. The death of Hon. Ungogo was first announced by the […]
President Bola Tinubu has renewed his pledge to safeguard religious freedom across Nigeria, assuring citizens that his administration is firmly committed to protecting people of all faiths from violence and discrimination. He emphasized that maintaining national security, unity, and stability remains one of the government’s foremost responsibilities. In his 2025 Christmas goodwill message delivered on […]
Christians have been encouraged to remain steadfast in serving God and to continue acts of charity despite the prevailing economic downturn in Nigeria. In his Christmas message, the Esama of Benin, His Excellency Sir Chief Dr. Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, extended his warmest greetings to Nigerians on the joyous occasion of Christmas. He said Christmas is […]
The Federal Government has disclosed that Nigerian security agencies are working with major social media companies to identify and take down accounts used by terrorist and criminal groups to promote their activities and raise funds. Speaking at an end-of-year briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, the Director-General of the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, […]
The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has inaugurated the Governing Council of the Edo State College of Nursing Sciences, charging members to reposition the institution for excellence in line with his administration’s development agenda. The governor also received the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Paul Eighemhenrio, who recently graduated from the Senior […]
As the Christmas draws closer, traffic in Benin City is beginning to reflect the rush associated with the Yuletide. With more people moving in and out of the city, transport fares have recorded a slight increase, while transport operators report high patronage despite the prevailing economic hardship in the country. Donald Ehimiyein reports. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong […]
Super Eagles of Nigeria opened their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a two-goal to one win over Tanzania. Sure Eagles started the first half with lots of attacking intent, creating lots of chances but failing to convert, with Victor Osimhen’s effort cleared off the line after rounding Tanzania goalkeeper, Foba. Not to be […]
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26, 2025, as public holidays to mark Christmas and Boxing Day. The government also declared Thursday, January 1, 2026, for the New Year celebration. The declaration was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr […]
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