According to Senate spokesman Yemi Adaramodu, President Bola Tinubu is set to submit the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper to the National Assembly next week. The submission is a critical step in the budget preparation process, as the MTEF lays the groundwork for the national budget by guiding economic projections and policy direction. The Senate Finance Committee is scheduled to meet with key stakeholders in the…

Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, alongside Permanent Secretary Dr. Magdalene Ajani, signed performance contracts with heads of various agencies within the Ministry on Tuesday. The agreements include measurable timelines for delivery, reinforcing the Ministry’s commitment to improving services for Nigerians. The signing took place during a retreat that commenced on Monday in Abuja, themed “United Front for a Secure Nation and Future.” The retreat underscored the Ministry’s core…

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has officially refuted claims that he has filed a lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in response to an alleged plan for his arrest and prosecution after his tenure. The governor addressed the rumors in a statement released on Tuesday by the state Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Lawal Pedro. The statement clarified, “Our attention has been drawn to the news…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to N1,025 per litre, up from N980 per litre. This adjustment, announced on Tuesday, October 29, affects Lagos and surrounding areas and marks the third price change in just two months. This latest price hike is part of the government’s ongoing deregulation policy, which allows fuel prices to fluctuate based…

The chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has urged the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and marketers to purchase petrol products from his refinery. He made this call during an in-house meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja, acknowledging that his refinery has the full capacity to supply fuel to consumers for local demand. “It’s important to understand that we are producers. I…

The Inspector General of Police of Nigeria (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has joined other security leaders in the 12th edition of the African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation (AFRIPO) to address global and regional security issues. Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Police spokesman, made this known via their Facebook page on Tuesday and stated that the two-day committee meeting, slated from October 29 to 30, is holding in Algiers, Algeria. The discussion…

Following the consideration and adoption of promissory notes, the Senate has approved refunding N25 billion to the Nasarawa and Kebbi governments after the construction of Lafia Cargo Airport and Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin-Kebbi. This announcement came shortly after the plenary session was held on Tuesday, stating that the sum of N9,542,651,786.11 is to be paid to the Nasarawa government while the Kebbi will receive the sum of N15,137,336,095.88.…

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola over what it called alleged anti-party activities.The party leaders claimed that the former governor’s influence within certain factions has deepened internal divisions, creating a rift within the party.In a formal resolution submitted to APC National Chairman Dr. Umar Ganduje, Osun APC leaders, including Chairman, Tajudeen Lawal and Secretary Kamar Olabisi, accused Aregbesola…

Repentant Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo has credited President Bola Tinubu with saving him from the “fury” of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.Speaking on Arise TV programme on Tuesday, Dokubo recounted how Tinubu’s support shielded him during a period he described as being “buried alive” under Obasanjo’s administration.Dokubo highlighted his longstanding connection with Tinubu, dating back to Nigeria’s military era.“My relationship with Tinubu was very robust,” he said, explaining that…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has presented the 2025 Appropriation Bill and budget estimate of N376 billion to the Ekiti State House of Assembly.Oyebanji, while presenting the budget estimates of N375,790,077,618.15 to the lawmakers at the state assembly in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday, said the budget tagged: “Budget of Sustainable Impact,” has capital expenditure of N183,463,507,129.54, representing 49 percent of the total budget while the re-current expenditure has N192,326,570,488.61, representing…

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has suspended Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello following allegations of homosexuality. The suspension announced in an official memo dated October 28, 2024, and signed by the church’s national overseer, Pastor Sunday Akande, also includes another pastor. In the memo, Akande emphasized that the RCCG is conducting a thorough investigation into the allegations, temporarily relieving both pastors of their duties. He reiterated the church’s commitment to…

President Joe Biden expressed his gratitude to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for the recent release of Tigran Gambaryan, a senior executive at cryptocurrency exchange Binance. The announcement came following a 30-minute phone call between the two leaders on Tuesday, October 29, afternoon. During the call, Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, briefed reporters on the exchange, revealing that President Biden thanked President Tinubu for the partnership between the two nations,…