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Saturday, 27 June 2026

2027: INEC Reaffirms Commitment To Credible Polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reiterated its commitment to conducting elections that are free, fair, credible, transparent and inclusive, as it deepens institutional preparations ahead of the 2027 General Election.The Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN,…

Lagos Assembly Okays ₦4.44tri Budget For 2026

The Lagos State House of Assembly has passed a ₦4.44 trillion budget for the 2026 fiscal year, approving the report of the House Committee on Economic Planning and Budget.Presenting the report during plenary on Thursday, the committee chairman, Mr Sa’ad…

Nigerian Stock Market Sustains Growth With N138b Gain

The stock market on Thursday sustained its upward trend, with market capitalisation rising by N138 billion, or 0.13 per cent, to close at N102.822 trillion.The benchmark opened trading at N102.684 trillion, reflecting continued investor confidence and extending the market’s positive…

Tinubu Sympathises With Chimamanda Adichie Over Son’s Death

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Nkanu Nnamdi, son of renowned Nigerian author, Ms Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and her husband, Dr Ivara Esege.In a condolence message issued on January 8, 2026, President Tinubu said…

Kidnappers Kill Abuja-Based Lawyer

THE family of Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo, an Abuja-based lawyer, is saddened to announce her brutal death at the hands of still-to-be-identified kidnappers in the Nigerian Federal Capital Territory on Monday, 5th January 2026.Before her abduction, Barrister Nwamaka was on…

CAS Engages US, To Fast-Track AH-1Z Helicopter Delivery To NAF

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has led a high-level Programme Management Review with senior United States Government officials and representatives of Messrs Bell Textron to accelerate the delivery of 12 AH-1Z attack helicopters…

Sanwo-Olu Celebrates Wife At 59

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has celebrated his wife, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, on her 59th birthday.He described her as a courageous, kind-hearted and strong pillar of support.Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, a medical doctor by profession, the First Lady…

Customs Introduces Waiver Framework For Imported Personal Vehicles

By ebosele@hotmail.com. – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the commencement of procedures for granting safe passage to personal vehicles temporarily imported into or transiting through Nigeria by international travellers.City Business News reports that the initiative was disclosed on…

City Stumble As Title Race Enters Danger Zone, Arsenal Smell Glory

The Premier League title race has officially entered the danger zone for Manchester City.On a dramatic midweek night filled with late twists and managerial upheaval elsewhere, the reigning champions were held to their third consecutive draw, a result that leaves…

Apapa Customs Records ₦2.93tr Revenue In 2025

By ebosele@hotmail.com For the year 2025, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Port Command, generated a total revenue of ₦2.930trillion, representing an increase of ₦573,295,266,571.10 over the ₦2,357,213,560,539.22 collected in 2024, representing a 24.32 per cent growth.According to the…

Seme Customs Command Attains ₦15.5b In 2025

By ebosele@hotmail.com The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command, has recorded unprecedented revenue milestones in 2025, achieving its highest monthly and annual collections since the Command’s inception.In December 2025 alone, the Command generated a historic ₦3,628,485,590.00, marking the highest…