The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Kabiru Turaki has confirmed a meeting with the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, over the leadership crisis rocking the party. According to a statement on Friday by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the meeting was held to […] The post PDP Gives Leadership Update After Meeting With INEC appeared first on Naija News.
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday presented the 2026 appropriation bill to a joint sitting of the National Assembly. Read Tinubu’s full speech below: 2026 BUDGET SPEECH “BUDGET OF CONSOLIDATION, RENEWED RESILIENCE AND SHARED PROSPERITY” Presented by: His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, At the Joint Session of the […] The post Full Text Of President Tinubu’s 2026 Budget Presentation Speech appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has presented the 2026 budget of ₦54.46 trillion to a joint session of the National Assembly, with capital recurrent (non‑debt) expenditure standing at ₦15.25 trillion. Naija News reports that the President fixed capital expenditure at ₦26.08 trillion and put the crude oil benchmark at US$64.85 per barrel. The budget is anchored on […] The post Tinubu Presents ₦54.46 Trillion 2026 Budget appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, presented a ₦58.47 trillion 2026 federal budget proposal to a joint session of the National Assembly. The 2026 Budget is christened Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity, according to the President. He added that the 2026 budget will witness a hard reset because, from April 2026, Nigeria will […] The post “We Will Show No Mercy” – President Tinubu Declares During 2026 Budget Presentation appeared first on Naija News.
A High Court in Edo State has granted bail to activist, Harrison Gwamnishu. Naija News recalls that Harrison has been in police detention in Edo state, following allegations that he stole a portion of the crowdfunded ransom money of a young couple abducted in Edo state. The dispute centers on the ransom raised to secure […] The post Edo Court Grants Activist, Harrison Gwamnishu Bail appeared first on Naija News.
Former Senator, Peter Onyeluka Nwaoboshi has died. Naija News gathered that the former Senator died on Friday morning. His death was confirmed in a statement by the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori. The governor expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, describing his death as a great […] The post Just In: Senator Peter Nwaoboshi Is Dead appeared first on Naija News.
Nottingham Forest head coach Sean Dyche has offered an encouraging update on Ola Aina’s fitness, confirming the defender is making steady strides towards a return after months on the sidelines. Ola Aina has been out since September after suffering a hamstring injury while representing Nigeria. The setback proved significant enough to rule the 29-year-old out […] The post Dyche Gives Update On Ola Aina’s Fitness, Crystal Palace Coach Applauds Uche appeared first on Naija News.
President Patrice Talon of Benin Republic has called on neighbouring countries to cooperate with his government in apprehending and extraditing suspects linked to a foiled coup attempt. The Beninese government has issued arrest warrants for those allegedly involved in the plot, with the prime suspect identified as Col. Pascal Tigri. Speaking at a press briefing […] The post Benin Republic Coup Leader Flees To Niger, Talon Seeks Extradition appeared first on Naija News.
Former Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has stated that politicians who enrich themselves after gaining power have failed God and the people. Speaking via a video shared on 𝕏, he warned that God will punish political leaders who use their power to enrich themselves and their family members. He argued that, in his view, […] The post People Trying To Destroy What I Did In Office Are Not Hurting Me – Obaseki appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to repeal and re-enact the 2024 and 2025 Appropriation Acts, while also seeking an extension of the implementation of the 2025 budget to March 31, 2026. Naija News reports that the request was contained in a letter dated December 18, 2025, addressed to the Speaker of […] The post Tinubu Asks National Assembly To Repeal, Re-enact 2024, 2025 Budgets appeared first on Naija News.
