Sanwo-Olu Signs ₦4.4tr 2026 Budget into Law
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has signed into law the 2026 Appropriation Bill, approving a record ₦4.4 trillion budget for the state’s next fiscal year. The governor assented to the bill on Monday during a brief ceremony at the Conference Room, Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, following its passage by the Lagos State House of Assembly in January. Tagged the “Budget of Shared Prosperity,” the spending plan authorises […]
Shettima Opens Nigeria House in Davos as 2026 WEF Begins
Vice President Kashim Shettima has formally opened the Nigeria House in Davos as the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) gets underway in Switzerland. The unveiling, which took place on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, marks the first time Nigeria is establishing a House in Davos, signalling a new phase in the country’s global economic engagement. The Nigeria House is designed to serve […]
Tinubu–Yusuf Closed-Door Meeting Fuels Defection Speculation in Kano
President Bola Tinubu on Monday held a private meeting with Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, at the State House, Abuja, a development that has intensified speculation over the governor’s political future and a possible defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Yusuf arrived at the Presidential Villa shortly after 4:00 p.m., dressed in his signature white […]
China’s Economy Grows 5% in 2025 as Exports Offset Tariff Pressures, But Momentum Slows
China’s economy expanded at a 5% annual rate in 2025, supported by strong export performance despite new U.S. tariffs imposed under President Donald Trump, government data released Monday showed. Growth, however, slowed to 4.5% in the final quarter of the year, marking the weakest quarterly expansion since late 2022, when China began lifting strict COVID-19 […]
EU Leaders to Hold Emergency Summit Over Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threat
Leaders of all 27 European Union member states will convene for an extraordinary summit later this week in response to President Donald Trump’s escalating pressure campaign to acquire Greenland, European Council President António Costa announced Sunday. Costa said he called the meeting due to the “significance of recent developments,” as European governments mobilize against Washington’s […]
FG Arraigns Mike Ozekhome Over Alleged UK Property Fraud
The Federal Government has filed criminal charges against Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN) over his alleged role in a disputed property case in the United Kingdom involving a London residence linked to the late General Jeremiah Useni of Plateau State. The charges follow earlier findings by a UK tribunal, which reportedly indicted Ozekhome for allegedly using […]
Adeniyi’s Reforms Reposition Customs for Efficiency — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said that the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), under the leadership of Comptroller-General Adewale Adeniyi, has undergone landmark reforms that have repositioned the agency for efficient and professional service delivery. The President noted that the reforms have also improved revenue generation, strengthened community relations and enhanced Nigeria’s trade engagement with other countries. […]
Shettima Touches Down in Davos for 2026 World Economic Forum
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Davos, Switzerland, to lead the Nigerian delegation to the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), scheduled to hold from January 19 to 23, 2026. The Vice President arrived from Conakry, Guinea, where he represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of President Mamadi Doumbouya on Saturday. He was received on arrival by the Minister of […]
U.S. Strike in Syria Kills Al-Qaeda-Linked Leader Tied to Ambush That Left Three Americans Dead
A U.S. retaliatory strike in northwest Syria has killed an Al-Qaeda-affiliated militant leader with alleged links to last month’s ambush that left two U.S. soldiers and an American civilian interpreter dead, according to U.S. military officials. U.S. Central Command said Friday’s strike killed Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, describing him as an experienced terrorist leader who had […]
Portuguese Voters Head to Polls as Tight Presidential Race Signals Possible Runoff
Portuguese voters lined up at polling stations on Sunday to elect a new president, with opinion surveys indicating a close race among three leading candidates, including the head of the far-right Chega party, and the likelihood of a rare second-round runoff. Since Portugal ended its fascist dictatorship five decades ago, only one presidential election — […]
