…describing the reports as inaccurate and a misrepresentation of the International Monetary Fund's 2026 Article IV Consultation Report. The government said the allegations, which referenced comments attributed to the IMF Representative in Nigeria and the Fund's report, wrongly suggested that about two per cent of Nigeri…

…of exceptional public importance. They relate directly to the integrity of Nigeria’s budgetary and appropriations process, the lawful establishment and funding of public institutions, the expenditure of public funds, and the effectiveness of legislative oversight." "The National Assembly has a clear obligation to discl…

…power for tens of thousands of inhabitants, uprooted trees, overturned cars and ripped metal roofs off buildings. In 2023 another massive typhoon, Mawar, the biggest in decades, caused devastation too. By Sunday morning, Bavi was forecast to pass nearest to Rota, a small island roughly halfway between Guam and Saipan,…

…countries began the Round of 16 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday, Brazil retained its place as the nation with the most match victories in the tournament's history. FIFA updated the ranking after matches played on Saturday, July 4. Brazil has reached the World Cup 23 times, playing 118 matches, winning 79…

…while diplomatic efforts continue. It also called on Nigerians at home not to resort to retaliatory actions, stressing that the government would continue to pursue dialogue in line with the principles of African unity and solidarity. The ministry said the evacuation of registered Nigerians from South Africa was ongoing…

…account on Sunday, citing what he described as findings from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) consultation report. According to him, the reported expenditure was not appropriated in the 2025 budget and was therefore outside legislative oversight and administrative scrutiny. “The recent report from the IMF consulta…

…Read here: Vatican envoy meets Tinubu, hints at Pope's Nigeria visit The Vatican's Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, hinted that Pope Leo XIV could visit Nigeria in the future after meeting President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Read here:…

…of entrenched corruption, citing the latest findings from the International Monetary Fund on Nigeria's public finances. In a post on X on Sunday, Obi alleged that about ₦8.83 trillion in government expenditure undertaken in 2025 was not reflected in the national budget, describing the development as evidence of "grand…

…in a letter jointly signed by APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, and National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, who said the substitutions were approved by the party's National Working Committee NWC after considering the recommendations of the Primary Election Appeal Committee. Beyond the Senate, the party also replaced…

…to the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. "The doctors said there were metals in his lungs, which had caused severe damage. A week later, he died," she said, her lips trembling. Collapsed health facility A youth leader in Egbema, one of the larger communities in the area, Douglas Ekwem, said many young peop…

…one would be autobiographical, because nobody can tell her story, let alone in the detailed form I presume she would like it. I imagine that the former Senator, one-quarter politician, one-quarter wife, one-quarter Aso Rock Quarterback and one-quarter writer and editor, could produce her manuscript in one night. And th…

…2026 report, stating that the subsidy arose from the Federal Government's decision to retain electricity tariffs at the July 2024 rates instead of implementing cost-reflective tariffs. According to the report, the tariff shortfall stood at N126.48bn in January, N116.34bn in February and N115.50bn in March, bringing the…

…protect children against tuberculosis, hepatitis B, Polio, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, Haemophilus influenza type b, pneumococcal disease, rotavirus, measles, yellow fever and meningitis. The Federal Government, in collaboration with WHO, with funding from GAVI, the Gates Foundation, and other partners, has been im…

…its systems. Our objective is compliance. That is the most important thing. The Meta case drew widespread local and international attention. What key lessons did the commission take away from that experience? The Meta matter was the only major case that eventually went to court after we imposed a penalty. When the matt…

…with the World Bank for guidance. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Chief Press Secretary to the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, Christian Aburime, said the state's non-participation was a deliberate administrative decision and not the result of any penalty. Aburime noted that the World Bank report…

…video recordings, transcripts, correspondence, electronic communications and digital metadata, warning that any destruction or alteration of evidence could be relied upon in future court proceedings. The solicitors warned that failure to comply with the demands within seven days would leave their client with no option…

…could slow cargo clearance and create congestion at the nation’s ports. Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Council, Dr. Akutah Pius, made this known while responding to questions from maritime editors and reporters during a media engagement in Lagos on Saturday. Akutah said concerns had been raised…

Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu could visit the White House as early as next week, US President Donald Trump told Axios on Saturday, adding that the prime minister “knows who the boss is” in their relationship. The possible meeting comes amid reports of tensions between the two leaders over efforts to end the war against I…

…and investment climate," it said. The movement called on the Presidency to publish details of the budgetary provision, including its origin, the administrative processes that led to it, and measures being taken to prevent a recurrence. It also urged the National Assembly, anti-corruption agencies and other oversight in…

…with assault bodily injury." The Houston Police Department did not disclose further details on the exact locations of the attacks, the number of victims involved, or when the alleged offences occurred. According to local US media house, Audacy, Cayce, 34, was arrested by HPD's Major Offenders Division and held at Harri…

…through regulatory interventions and alternative dispute resolution. The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the council, Dr Pius Akutah, disclosed this on Saturday during a media luncheon with journalists in Lagos. According to Akutah, the interventions protected more than N90.60bn in economic value for…

…to about ₦8.8 trillion, following findings contained in the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV consultation on Nigeria. In a statement posted on his verified Facebook page on Saturday, Atiku said a Reuters report published on July 1, 2026, quoting the IMF, indicated that public expenditures equivalent…

…the suspect admitted to membership of the Eiye Confraternity and disclosed details of an alleged planned attack. It read, "During preliminary interrogation, the suspect confessed to being a member of the Eiye Confraternity. He further disclosed that he and other members of the cult group, who are currently at large, we…

…It called on the Presidency to publish a comprehensive account of how the budgetary provision originated, the administrative processes involved and the steps being taken to prevent a similar situation in the future. The movement also urged the National Assembly, anti-corruption agencies and other oversight institutions…

…of Assurance Bank, NICON, NITEL and People's Bank. The directorate's Executive Secretary, Tolulope Odunaiya, had described the payments as a demonstration of the government's Renewed Hope Agenda, noting that presidential approval for the settlement was granted in August 2025, with funds later provided through the 2026…