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GOV. FUBARA PRESENTS N1.8 TRILLION 2026 BUDGET, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO PRUDENT MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES

Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara on Friday, presented the 2026 Budget estimates of One Trillion, Eight Hundred and Fifty-four Billion, Two Hundred and Forty-eight Million, Seven Hundred and Thirty-four Thousand, Four Hundred and Seventy-five Naira, Seventy-six Kobo (N1,854,248,734,475.76) only. The budget, titled "Budget of Resilience for Growth and Development”, Governor Fubara said, is the result of considerable public participation in a shared vision for building an economically resilient, thriving, and prosperous Rivers State. According to him, the proposalhas a capital expenditure component of One Trillion, Four Hundred and Five Billion, Two Hundred and Seventy Million, Eight Hundred and Seventeen Thousand, Eight Hundred and Sixty-Nine Naira, ...

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10Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Oriire: Eight bandits arrested, others killed…. As Tinubu expresses joy over rescue of students, teachers

Eight suspects linked to the abduction of school children and teachers from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State have been arrested. According to a statement by the State House, other suspects were said to have been neutralised by security operatives. President Bola Tinubu in his reaction to the successful rescue of the victims expressed profound joy, while also praising the heroic efforts of the security agencies, especially the military, the DSS and the police. President Tinubu also regretted the anguish that the children and their teachers, as well as members of their families and the entire nation, have experienced since the sad occurrence. He also commended the Oyo State Government for its cooperation in the process. "I am profoundly happy that our security forc...

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10Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ITUC-Africa condemns racist abuse against Mbappe

By Joan Nwagwu The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has condemned the racist abuse directed at French football captain, Kylian Mbappe, describing it as unacceptable and divisive. The General Secretary of ITUC-Africa, Joel  Odigie said this in a statement signed and issued to newsmen on Thursday in Abuja. Odigie said the organisation stood in unwavering solidarity with Mbappe following racist remarks allegedly made by Paraguayan Senator, Celeste Amarilla, during the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup.He said that Africans would not remain silent while one of their own was subjected to racial abuse and discrimination. “As Africans and people of African descent, we will neither watch in silence nor entertain racial slurs agai...

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Tinubu Won’t Accept Divided Loyalty: Oyo Group Slams Folarin, Adelabu, Buhari, Olaniyan Over Anti-Party Statement

The Oyo Rising Citizens Forum (ORCF) has strongly condemned a joint statement by Senator Teslim Folarin, Chief Bayo Adelabu, Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, and former Deputy Governor Rauf Olaniyan pledging to work only for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu, labelling their actions a hypocritical and anti-party posture ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group, in a press statement signed by Aderemi Adebisi and Owolabi, demanded an explanation for this political stance by the quartet, saying that the statement issued was contradictory and smacked of hypocrisy. “While the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State has already constituted a committee to reconcile all aggrieved aspirants and party members ahead of the general election in 2027, the protest today by some loyalis...

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9Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Rotarian Nelly Williams Bows Out, Urges Sustained Community Service at Abuja Ambassadors’ Handover

Outgoing President of the Rotary Club of Abuja, The Ambassadors, Rotarian Nelly T. Williams, on Wednesday, bowed out of office with a call on members to sustain the club's community service initiatives as she formally handed over leadership to Rotarian Prince Herberts E. at a fellowship in Abuja. Rtn Nelly Williams said she was fulfilled to have served under the theme, "Unite for Good," adding that the club recorded remarkable achievements through impactful community service and stronger partnerships. She described her one-year tenure as one of purpose, service, and impact, saying members worked collectively to implement projects that positively affected lives across communities. "It has been a year of purpose, service, and impact. Together, we touched lives, strengthened par...

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8Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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El-Rufai Abused Medical Visit, arrest doctor for false claims– ICPC

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission on Tuesday accused former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, of violating the conditions of a court-approved medical visit while in the commission’s custody. The commission also announced the arrest of his personal physician, Prof Bello Abubakar, for allegedly making false claims. In a statement by its spokesperson and Head of Media and Public Communications, John Odey, the commission said it had facilitated El-Rufai’s medical visit in compliance with a court directive and its statutory obligation to respect the rights and welfare of persons in its custody. The ICPC disclosed that the Kaduna State High Court had fixed July 6, 7 and 8, 2026, for the accelerated hearing of criminal charges against the f...

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8Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Tinubu Inaugurates Presidential Working Group On National Policing Bill

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday inaugurated the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill. This is aimed to prepare the legal framework for the implementation of state police across the country. President Tinubu, represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, inaugurated the panel at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The inauguration followed the National Assembly’s passage of the Constitution Alteration (State Police) Bill, 2026, in which the President proposes a dual policing structure comprising the Federal Police Service and 36 State Police Services. The President said that while the constitutional amendment creates the framework for state police, the National Policing Bill would provide the legal structure for its implementation The Con...

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8Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FAAN boss cautions states against unviable airport projects

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, has cautioned state governments against embarking on unvisited airport projects. Kuku's warning stems from the fact that less than 10 per cent of Nigerians currently travel by air. The FAAN boss stated this while speaking in an online public engagement over the weekend. Kuku said while airports remain critical infrastructure, building and sustaining them requires huge financial commitments beyond the construction of terminal buildings. She hinted that many proposed state-owned airports may struggle to remain viable if passenger demand and economic activities are not carefully considered. Kuku said airport development should be driven by sound business considerations. “The cos...

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8Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Appeal Court defers hearing till July 14 on deregistration of ADC, four others

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday, deferred the hearing of substantive appeals seeking to set aside the judgment that ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties until July 14. The other parties seeking nullification of the Federal High Court judgment are the Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA), Accord Party (AP), and the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). The adjournment followed the failure of some of the parties to file and exchange the necessary processes in time. Some of the respondents drew the attention of the court to processes they said were served on them before the commencement of the proceedings and requested time to file their responses. Co...

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7Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NSITF hosts Gambian delegation on employees’ compensation scheme study

By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has commenced a week-long study tour for a delegation from the Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) of The Gambia. The Managing Director of NSITF, Mr Oluwaseun Faleye, said at the opening of the event in Abuja on Monday, that the tour was designed to strengthen Gambia’s employees’ compensation administration. Faleye, who was represented by the Executive Director, Administration, Mr Samaila Abdu, said that the tour would enable the Gambian delegation to study Nigeria’s Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS). He added that the two institutions would also exchange operational experiences and best practices. He described the engagement as a “milestone” in advancing cooperation on social security...

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7Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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HPCAN Hosts 18th Scientific Conference, AGM at UATH to Advance Palliative Care in Nigeria

The Hospice and Palliative Care Association of Nigeria (HPCAN) has held its 18th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM), at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), Gwagwalada, Abuja, with a renewed commitment to strengthening palliative care services through the provision of compassionate and patient-centred care across Nigeria. The event is themed, "Strengthening Palliative Care in Nigeria: The Total Psychosocial Well-being of the Patient." The conference also features sub-themes including "The Role of Government and Policymakers in Palliative Care" and "Community Involvement in Palliative Care," highlighting the collective responsibility required to improve the quality of life of patients living with serious and life-limiting illnesses. The three-d...

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7Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ACCI seeks ministry collaboration to drive infrastructure, investment growth

By Vivian Emoni Abuja, July 6, 2026 The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has called for stronger collaboration with the Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs to boost infrastructure and investment. Chief Emeka Obegolu, President of the ACCI said this when the Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Mr Zephaniah Jisalo, paid him a courtesy visit on Monday in Abuja. Obegolu also said that the chamber was partnering with organised private sector to promote policy coordination, improve the ease of doing business, and accelerate sustainable economic growth. He described the visit as a demonstration of the Federal Government’s recognition of the vital role of the private sector in national development. While welcoming the minist...

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FG Warns Marketers Against Using Old Stock To Justify High Petrol Prices

The Federal Government has warned petroleum marketers against using profits from previously acquired expensive fuel inventories to justify maintaining high petrol prices. FG said the continued disconnect between falling international crude oil prices and domestic petrol prices had become a source of concern. It therefore warned petroleum marketers against sustaining high pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit despite declining global crude prices and insisting that Nigerians should enjoy the benefits of lower replacement costs in a deregulated market. The warning was issued during a stakeholders’ meeting on cost-reflective pricing of PMS held at the headquarters of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority on Monday in Abuja The Federal Government c...

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7Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NCC Charges Nigerian Students To Protect Telecommunications Infrastructure

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on Nigerian students to actively protect telecommunications infrastructure across the country. NCC explained that such facilities are critical national assets that support education, innovation, economic growth and digital connectivity. The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, made the call during a courtesy and familiarisation visit by the newly elected leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) to the Commission’s Head Office, Friday in Abuja. The newly elected NANS President, Comrade Akinteye Babatunde, led other members of the association’s executive council on the visit. The EVC, who was represented by the Director, Public Affa...

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7Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FG Cuts Import Tariffs To 5% For Used Vehicles- Adeniyi

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Adewale Adeniyi, on Monday disclosed that the federal government has reduced the import tariffs on used vehicles from 15 per cent to five and on brand-new vehicles from 20 per cent to 10. Adeniyi spoke when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise to defend the service’s 2026 budget proposal. The Customs DG said the revised excise tariffs on vehicles were contained in the 2026 fiscal policy measures. He said while the new policy was expected to improve revenue generation, the reduction in vehicle tariffs could negatively impact collections. Adeniyi said: “We have the new excise tariff, which is provided in the 2026 fiscal policy. We believe that these measures will increase our ...

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6Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Czech, Nigeria partnership opens new frontier for 3D printing

By Jessica Dogo The Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Nigeria, Mr Tomáš Výprachtický, on Monday in Abuja, called for sustained investment in young people to improve on their innovation and job creation skills. Výprachtický made the call during the inauguration of a 3D Printing training and capacity building programme organised for a selected Nigerians. The programme is part of Czech Republic, through Czech-based, Prusa Technology, and Nigerian non-profit innovation centre, Innov8 Hub on innovation and capacity building programme for Nigerian youths. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the training was brought together by Embassy of the Czech Republic in Nigeria, Innov8 Hub and Prusa Technology The training programme will run from July to September, with a po...

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6Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nigeria-Born Humanitarian, Amb. Mary Olubunmi Gbadewole Expands Birthday Empowerment to 4,000 Beneficiaries

By Genesis ogiri ABUJA — Nigeria-born humanitarian, Ambassador Dr. Mary Olubunmi Gbadewole (née Adeyemi), has expanded the MaryCrown Foundation's birthday anniversary empowerment programme from 2,000 to 4,000 beneficiaries, following the inclusion of additional widows, vulnerable women and other disadvantaged persons across Abuja, Ibadan, Igbeti (Oyo State), Ilorin and Newark, New Jersey, United States. The expansion comes on the heels of the Foundation's successful multi-centre birthday outreach, which has continued to grow into one of its flagship humanitarian initiatives. Initially designed to benefit 2,000 people, the programme was scaled up after organisers recorded an overwhelming turnout at the various centres, with many vulnerable persons seeking support. According to...

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6Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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MaryCrown Foundation Expands Birthday Empowerment to 4,000 Beneficiaries Across Five Centres

By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — Building on the success of its landmark birthday anniversary outreach, MaryCrown Foundation, under the leadership of its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Ambassador Dr. Mary Olubunmi Gbadewole (née Adeyemi), has increased the number of beneficiaries from 2,000 to 4,000 across Abuja, Ibadan, Igbeti (Oyo State), Ilorin and , New Jersey, United States. The expanded intervention followed the inclusion of hundreds of widows, vulnerable women and other disadvantaged persons, reinforcing the Foundation's commitment to extending hope, economic opportunities and sustainable livelihoods to more people in need. The latest phase of the outreach reflects the Foundation's resolve to respond to the growing humanitarian needs of vulnerable communities within a...

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6Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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MaryCrown Foundation Expands Birthday Empowerment to 4,000 Beneficiaries across four cities.

By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — Building on the success of its landmark birthday anniversary outreach, MaryCrown Foundation, under the leadership of its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Ambassador Dr. Mary Olubunmi Gbadewole, has increased the number of beneficiaries from 2,000 to 4,000 across Abuja, Ibadan, Ilorin , New Jersey, United States. The expanded intervention followed the inclusion of hundreds of widows, vulnerable women and other disadvantaged persons, reinforcing the Foundation's commitment to extending hope and economic opportunities to more people in need. The development comes barely days after the Foundation staged a multi-city empowerment programme to commemorate Dr. Gbadewole's birthday anniversary, an initiative that attracted participants physically...

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5Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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First Lady lauds Northern Derby for preserving cultural heritage, horse racingCulture

Joan Nwagwu The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has commended the Northern Derby for preserving Nigeria’s cultural heritage through horse racing and equestrian sports. Tinubu gave the commendation at the 44th Northern Derby, Zaria 2026, held in Zaria, Kaduna State. The event was organised by the Premier International Horse Racing Company in collaboration with the Northern Nigeria Turf Club Authority (NNTCA) and the Zaria Turf Club. The Northern Derby in Nigerian horse racing is a prestigious annual international equestrian competition that celebrates the region’s century-led traditional horsemanship. It was established to preserve cultural heritage and it brings riders, owners and spectators from Nigeria and neighbouring Sahelian ountries like Niger, Cameroon and Burki...

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