Written by The Senate on Friday fixed March 17 for final consideration and passage of the N58. 472 trillion 2026 budget. The Senate Committee on Appropriations, at a special session held in Abuja, fixed Feb. 2 to Feb. 13 for consideration of the budget estimates at committee levels. Chairman of the committee, Sen. Solomon Adeola, also fixed … Continue reading “Senate to pass N58 trn 2026 budget March 17”
By Daniel Abia, P/Harcourt The crisis rocking Rivers state may take a violent dimension if the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike carries out his threat of breaking the stadium, if the state government denied him access to hold any political rally. Wike on Friday warned that he and his supporters would … Continue reading “Wike threatens to break stadium for political rallies if Rivers govt denies him access”
A claim by Colombia’s left-wing president that Jesus “made love” to disciple Mary Magdalene has shocked the country’s many Christians, with the faithful urging him to show respect Friday. During a recent speech, Gustavo Petro claimed that a man like Jesus “could not exist without love” and that he “died surrounded by women who loved … Continue reading “Jesus ‘made love’- Colombian president angers Christians with steamy claim”
Former First Lady of Ondo State, Mrs Betty Anyawu-Akeredolu, has declared support for former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, to emerge as the presidential candidate of the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC). Anyawu-Akeredolu made her position known in a post on her verified X account on Friday. Quoting a report in which she was cited … Continue reading “2027: ‘Obi or nothing’ - Ex-Ondo First Lady Betty Akeredolu declares”
By Vincent Ujumadu Governor Chukwuma Soludo has insisted that all markets and shops across Anambra State must remain open on every working day, including Mondays, stressing that the directive is critical to restoring and sustaining the state’s economy. The governor made the declaration during an interactive session with market leaders from across the state. The … Continue reading “Our Markets must open on Mondays for the sake of the state’s economy — Soludo”
After months of dallying and endless speculations, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State finally broke ranks with Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, his in-law, mentor and political godfather. Yusuf had been in Kwankwaso’s shadow for nearly two-and-a-half decades, serving in various roles, including an executive portfolio as commissioner in Kano State, until 2023, when Kwankwaso nominated him as … Continue reading “Yusuf’s Red Cap on Tinubu’s Red Carpet, by Azu Ishiekwene”
Much has been said and is being said about the Federal Government’s controversial tax reforms. They got off to a very bad start when some legislators claimed that the version of the law passed by the National Assembly was not the same as the document President Tinubu signed. Ali Ndume, the former Senate Leader, is one … Continue reading “Tax Reform Issues, by Donu Kogbara”
By FRANK EGBORO Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) was an Italian astronomer, physicist, and mathematician, often referred to as the “father of modern science.” He made significant contributions to scientific revolution, including improvements to the telescope and consequent astronomical observations, such as the discovery of Jupiter’s four largest moons and the phases of Venus. His works laid the foundation … Continue reading “2027 and the mindless criticisms of Tinubu “
IN the January 9 edition of this column, I discussed taxation, the new tax laws and the well-being of our country and our people in so far as taxation is concerned. Writing under the headline Government, Nigerians and Taxation, I surmised that a huge chunk of our people will remain outside the tax net and that tax … Continue reading “Getting 100 million Nigerians into the tax net, by Adekunle Adekoya”
Western Europe which for the first time in 80 years has sent troops in a growing dispute with the United States, US, is falsely claiming it sent its military to disputed Greenland on noble grounds. French President Emmanuel Macron on January 27, 2026 claimed the Europeans are engaged in the face-off to assert European sovereignty, … Continue reading “When the stolen lands of Greenland redefine international politics, by Owei Lakemfa”