FG Denies Spending ₦8tn Outside Approved Budget
The Federal Government has dismissed claims that it spent about two per cent of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)—estimated at over ₦8 trillion—outside the approved budget.
Imo Police Debunk Report Of Herdsmen Burning Hostel In Nekede
The Imo State Police Command has dismissed a viral social media report alleging that suspected herdsmen set a student hostel ablaze in Nekede, Owerri, trapping more than 80 students inside.
Why I Dumped Peter Obi For Atiku – Kenneth Okonkwo
Nollywood actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo has explained why he parted ways with former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and aligned with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, saying he lost confidence in Obi’s ability to lead Nigeria while finding a leader in Atiku who values competence over criticism.
Dangote Refinery Reduces Ex-gantry Petrol Price By N50, Says Inventory Costs Preventing Substantial Cut
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its ex-gantry price for premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, by N50.
‘Economy Is Stabilising’: Tinubu Defends Reforms, Says They Are Yielding Results
President Bola Tinubu has again defended reforms rolled out by his administration and insisted that they are yielding results.
Golden Eaglets To Face China, Australia And Tanzania in Yinchuan
Nigeria’s U-17 national team, the Golden Eaglets, have departed for China to participate in the 2026 China International Youth Football Tournament, scheduled to take place in Yinchuan from July 5 to 11 2026
US Pulls Troops From Nigeria After Counterterrorism Operation
The United States has withdrawn the majority of its military personnel deployed to Nigeria for a joint counterterrorism mission in the Lake Chad Basin.
Court Rejects El-Rufai’s Fresh Bail Bid Over Disputed Medical Report
A Kaduna State High Court has dismissed a fresh bail application filed by a former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, after the National Hospital, Abuja, disowned a medical report tendered in support of the request.
Atiku Vows 2027 Fight As Court Clears Mark-led ADC
The Federal High Court, Abuja has affirmed David Mark’s leadership of the opposition African Democratic Congress(ADC), a ruling the party welcomed even as former Vice‑President Atiku Abubakar said he would continue his pursuit of the 2027 presidency.
Pape Gueye Steps Away From Senegal Team After World Cup Loss
Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye has announced he will no longer represent the national team as long as head coach Pape Thiaw remains in charge, following their exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.