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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has been allocated N1.013 trillion in the 2026 budget presented to the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. According to details contained in the 2026 Appropriation Bill released by the Budget Office of the Federation, the allocation stands at exactly N1,013,778,401,602. President Tinubu presented a total budget proposal of N58.18 trillion, tagged “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity.” The proposal projects total revenue of N34.33 trillion and total expenditure of N58.18 trillion, including N15.52 trillion earmarked for debt servicing. INEC has repeatedly stressed the need for…
The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission, PLASIEC, has issued an updated schedule for the 2026 Local Government Elections, with the polls slated for September 1, 2026. The Chairman of PLASIEC, Plangji Cishak, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the Commission’s headquarters in Jos, the state capital, on Friday. He emphasised that the adjustments are guided by “legal, administrative, and operational considerations,” aimed at ensuring a credible and inclusive electoral process. “In keeping with our statutory responsibility and core values of transparency, excellence, and stakeholder inclusiveness, it has become imperative to call for this briefing to formally review very critical activities…
Algeria head coach, Vladimir Petković, admitted that his team must be at their best to stop Nigeria in their quarter-final fixture. The two former champions will battle for a place in the semi-final at the Grande Stade de Marrakech on Saturday. Nigeria have impressed in Morocco with the likes of Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen scoring for fun. Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Akor Adams, and Calvin Bassey have also caught the eye. Eric Chelle’s side alongside Algeria are the only team yet to taste defeat at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Petković said it is important for his side…
Coordinator of the Kwara South Joint Community Security Watch Network, Mr Olaitan Oyin-Zubair, tells BIODUN BUSARI about the invasion of the palace of the monarch of Adanla area in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State by bandits What do you know about the kidnap incident by bandits in Adanla community in Kwara State on Boxing Day? The incident happened about 6:30 pm on Friday, December 26, 2025. About 20 bandits invaded Adanla community and went straight to the monarch’s palace. It was the palace of His Royal Majesty Oba David Adedumoye, the Elerin of Adanla Irese in Igbaja District…
A Lagos resident, Alfred Ogene, has filed a formal legal claim against R-Jolad Hospital Nigeria Limited, alleging gross medical negligence. According to the claim, the alleged negligence resulted in permanent damage to his urinary system and has caused him severe physical injuries as well as psychological trauma. Ogene, who is also a Consultant Architect, wrote through his solicitors, Nojim Tairu & Co. Legal Practitioners, in a memorandum signed by Joseph Aborisade. He alleged that he was admitted to the hospital in the early hours of November 15, 2025, for treatment of partial paralysis following a stroke. Ogene said a urinary…
Dear Madam Temilolu, I read an amazing testimony from one of your mentees on Facebook. Congratulations to her. Absolutely, sexual purity pays off. Thank you for being a light that shines in the dark. Samuel Onyeji Dear Mama, Staying chaste is one of the best things that has happened to me and the best decision I wholeheartedly chose, as God has helped me immensely. Please don’t relent on your articles. Let us keep telling this generation about its importance. God bless you, ma. Ify My darling, precious, glorious, dignified, world-famous and heavenly celebrated Nigerian sisters, Welcome to your dear year…
Nigerian banks and telecoms say they have returned more than N10bn to customers for failed airtime and data purchases, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission. However, bank customers are sceptical, questioning both the proof of the refunds and the methodology behind the calculation. The disclosure comes as the NCC and the Central Bank of Nigeria roll out a new framework to address persistent complaints over failed transactions, which are often caused by network outages, system errors, or human mistakes. The Director of Consumer Affairs at the NCC, Freda Bruce-Bennett, said that banks and mobile network operators have collectively refunded over…
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez jokingly admitted he fears Nigeria’s potent attack ahead of Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash in Marrakech, though he insists his team have the quality to progress, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The former Manchester City star, speaking at the pre-match conference, jokingly said “I am afraid” when asked about facing the Super Eagles’ forward line before offering a more measured assessment. “Of course, they scored a lot of goals at this competition. They have a very good attack, I can’t deny it. But tomorrow will be tomorrow. I am not scared at all, it’s a…
Content creator and actress, Kemi Ikuseedun, popularly known as Mummy Wa, has said she is setting firmer boundaries in 2026, declaring that she will no longer take on projects that disrespect her time or compromise her values. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, Mummy Wa explained that protecting her peace and personal principles has become a top priority this year. She said, “I am no longer available for projects that will disrespect my time, disrespect or drain my values, and reduce whatever I do to ‘just content’. That phrase, ‘just content’, is something I am no longer comfortable with.…
AI toys, companions, and robots have been everywhere at CES this year, but among the horde of waddling plushies and light-up emoji eyes, two stood out to me. HeyMates and Buddyo are each betting that the collectible figurine boom is going to come back with an AI-powered vengeance, letting us chat to sports stars and superheroes from our desks.The core concept to both is this: Take a cutesy figurine and stick it onto a smart base with a speaker, microphone, and maybe a flashing ring of light or two. Then use an accompanying app to power a basic LLM chatbot…
