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Senate Threatens to Withhold Approval of Accountant-General’s 2026 Budget

The Senate has threatened to withhold approval of the 2026 budget proposal for the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation over the poor release of funds to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and the non-payment of contractors. The warning was issued by the Senate Committee on Finance during a budget defence session with the

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Politics

INEC Projects N873bn for 2027 General Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has projected a total of N873 billion for the conduct of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Thursday while presenting the commission’s 2026 budget proposal and detailed cost estimate for the 2027 elections before the Joint Committee on Electoral Matters of the National Assembly.

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Fubara Dissolves Rivers State Executive Council

The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved the State Executive Council. The decision was disclosed in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Onwuka Nzeshi. According to the statement, the governor directed all commissioners and special advisers to hand over their responsibilities to the Permanent Secretaries or the most

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Sports

Chelsea “Still a Young Team” — Nmecha After Leeds Draw

Leeds United striker Lukas Nmecha described Chelsea as a “still young team” after the Blues were held to a 2‑2 draw by Leeds United at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League.Nmecha, who scored for Leeds, said his side respected Chelsea’s talent but capitalised on defensive lapses to secure a valuable point, and he believes the

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Sports

Umtiti Says Scoring Goals Keeps Messi Happy at Barcelona

Former Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti has said the only thing that keeps Lionel Messi happy at the Catalan club is scoring goals consistently, highlighting the Argentine star’s relentless drive and impact on the team.Umtiti described Messi as a humble figure whose focus on finding the back of the net has helped maintain Barcelona’s attacking edge

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Sports

Nigerian Winger Joins Norwegian Club Brann SK

Nigerian teenager Chinedu Ononogbo has completed a move from Right2Win Football Club to Norwegian top‑flight side SK Brann, signing a contract that will keep him at the club until 2029.The 18‑year‑old winger, spotted by Brann scouts at a local tournament in January, will begin his career with the club’s youth team before pushing for a

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Sports

Sesko’s Late Goal Secures Point for Manchester United Against West Ham

Benjamin Sesko scored a dramatic 96th-minute equalizer to earn Manchester United a point in their Premier League clash against West Ham United at the London Stadium on Monday night. The stoppage-time strike preserved caretaker head coach Michael Carrick’s unbeaten start, extending his record to five games without defeat—a milestone his predecessor, Ruben Amorim, could not

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General Economy

RIMA to Open Microfinance Bank Branches Across Rivers Senatorial Districts

The Rivers State Microfinance Agency (RIMA) has announced plans to establish microfinance bank branches in each of the state’s three senatorial districts, aiming to expand access to loans in rural communities. Managing Director Pastor Jonathan Tobin disclosed the plans in an interview, saying the initiative is part of Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s drive to boost small

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Gunmen Abduct 15 Travellers on Utonkon–Okpoga Road in Benue

Gunmen have kidnapped 15 passengers along the Utonkon–Okpoga Road in Benue State, local sources confirmed. Jude Onwe, a youth leader in Utonkon district, narrated that the incident occurred while a commercial bus carrying 16 passengers was traveling from Utonkon to Okpoga in Okpokwu Local Government Area. Details of the attackers and the current whereabouts of

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Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye Says She Has No Regrets Over Removal from Office

Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has said she harbours no regrets over her removal from office, maintaining that President Bola Tinubu could not have deliberately acted to hurt her. Speaking on the development, Kennedy-Ohanenye stated that although she was not the President, she remained committed to ensuring that nothing improper occurred within the

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