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ICC Rejects Anonymous Petition Seeking Probe Into Nigeria
The International Criminal Court has dismissed an anonymous petition seeking an investigation into alleged systemic kidnappings in Nigeria, ruling that the request was improperly brought before the court and lacked legal basis. International Criminal Court (ICC) The International Criminal Court (ICC) has dismissed an anonymous petition seeking an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity arising from systemic kidnappings…
Abuja Floods: Onoh Urges Wike, Kingibe To End Blame Game
Former presidential spokesman Denge Josef Onoh has called for an independent investigation into Abuja’s recurring floods, urging FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Senator Ireti Kingibe to focus on accountability for planning failures, blocked waterways and development on flood-prone areas. Former spokesman for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the South-East, Denge Josef Onoh, has called for an independent…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has signed the state’s 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, formally assenting to a budget worth ₦1.84 trillion.
The governor performed the exercise on Thursday at the State Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt, shortly after the Rivers State House of Assembly unanimously passed it during a resumed sitting in the state capital. The budget, christened the “Budget of Resilience for Growth and Development,” is expected to guide the state’s spending priorities…
UN Warns of ‘Very Strong’ El Niño, Says It Could Persist Into February 2027
The World Meteorological Organization says El Niño is set to intensify to a very strong event by the end of 2026, increasing the risk of extreme heat, drought and flooding worldwide and potentially pushing global temperatures higher in 2027. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during the 15th ASEAN – United Nations (UN) Summit at the…
Nigeria’s Tax Revenue Hits ₦21.6tn in H1 2026 — Uba Sani
National tax revenue climbed to approximately ₦21.6 trillion in the first half of 2026, representing a 49 per cent increase from the same period last year, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has said. Uba Sani, Governor of Kaduna State. Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has disclosed that the national tax revenue has risen to ₦21.6 trillion…
North Records 334 Security Incidents as Insecurity Intensifies in August
Northern Nigeria accounted for 334 of the 500 security incidents recorded nationwide in August, highlighting the region’s continued struggle with kidnapping, armed attacks and other forms of violence. ● Zamfara, Niger, Kano, Sokoto lead with highest figures● Kano records 940% rise in violent insecurity in five years● Borno remains Nigeria’s deadliest conflict environment● Sokoto community…
NNPC Pays ₦7.913tn Into FAAC as Concerns Grow Over OB3 Pipeline
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has remitted ₦7.913 trillion to the Federation Account, amid growing concerns over the operations and progress of the long-awaited OB3 gas pipeline project. Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Bashir Bayo Ojulari • Oil firm pays N1.63tr in July, posts N279bn profit• OB3 misses…
FG Tightens Maritime Safety Rules, Strengthens Waterway Accident Probes
The Federal Government is stepping up enforcement of maritime safety regulations and strengthening accident investigations to curb recurring boat mishaps and improve safety across Nigeria’s waterways. Amid concerns that overlapping institutional responsibilities and delays in reporting waterway accidents could be undermining investigations and contributing to preventable deaths, the federal government has moved to tighten accountability…
Traffic Eases On Benin-Agbor Road As Emergency Repairs Begin
Traffic congestion on the troubled Benin-Agbor Road has eased following the commencement of remedial works, but motorists still face damaged sections, with heavy dust from passing vehicles raising concerns over visibility and public health. Benin-Agbor Road One week after the Minister of Works, David Umahi, inspected the troubled Benin-Agbor Road, the traffic gridlock that had…
China Deepens Egypt Investments as Xi Returns to Cairo After a Decade
China is stepping up its economic footprint in Egypt as President Xi Jinping begins his first visit to the country in 10 years, with growing investments in infrastructure, manufacturing and strategic projects reinforcing ties between the two nations. Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (R) and his wife Entissar Amer (C) walk next to China’s President…
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