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The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has rejected calls for the Federal Government to publish details of how it intends to spend funds drawn from its $5 billion financing facility with First Abu Dhabi Bank. Oyedele said the transaction had come under unnecessary scrutiny,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that all liquid funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), as well as unclaimed dividends from the Capital Market Trust Fund and the Dormant Account Trust Fund, be channelled to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). The directive was disclosed on…

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has approved the appointment of 23 new Special Advisers and Senior Special Assistants as part of efforts to strengthen his administration and enhance service delivery across the state. The appointments were contained in a public service announcement signed by the Secretary to the…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently presiding over a meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the State House in Abuja, his first council meeting since June 29, 2026. The meeting commenced with the national anthem after Tinubu arrived at the Council Chamber at about 2:30pm to preside over…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has put voter turnout in the recently concluded Osun State governorship election at 43.2 per cent, while congratulating Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory. INEC also urged the governor to be magnanimous in victory and work towards uniting the people of the state. Speaking…

Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has predicted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will lose the 2027 presidential election, despite the political structures and resources available to his administration. Dalung, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made the prediction on Wednesday while appearing on Channels…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated that the economic reforms introduced by his administration are aimed at improving the Nigerian economy and securing a stronger future for citizens. Tinubu stated this on Wednesday while giving an update on the reforms implemented since he assumed office in 2023 and their impact…

Premier League champions Arsenal are closing in on a deal to sign Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa as manager Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his defence ahead of the new season. According to The Athletic on Wednesday, talks between Arsenal and Aston Villa have advanced, with discussions at ownership level…

The Lagos State Government has declared Thursday, August 20, 2026, a work-free day for residents to mark this year’s Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Idris Aregbe, in a statement. Aregbe described Ìṣẹ̀ṣe as a living…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has scheduled Saturday, August 22, 2026, for its primary elections to select candidates for four restored State House of Assembly constituencies in Delta and Kogi states, as well as legislative bye-elections in Gombe, Bauchi, Delta and Kano states. The party announced the schedule in a…