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Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has presented the 2026 budget of N757,884,487,705 to the Anambra State House of Assembly. The budget, titled “Changing Gears 3.0 Solution Continues,” represents a 24.1 percent increase from the 2025 budget of ₦606,991,849,118, with a focus on accelerating development and transforming the state into a smart megacity. The governor, who expressed gratitude to the people of Anambra for their renewed mandate, for re-electing him for a second term, stated that his administration has not borrowed to finance budget deficits, and depending on the pace of execution in 2026, there will still be no need to borrow. …
Ogun State Government has said that the State has recorded significant improvement in its efforts at reducing the prevalent of HIV and AIDS in the State. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker stated this on Tuesday when she delivered a keynote address to mark the 2025 World AIDS Day Celebration with the theme, “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response”, held at the Olusegun Osoba Press Centre, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. According to the Health Commissioner, over 30,000 people are currently receiving free anti retroviral therapy in health facilities, while HIV testing and counseling services have been made available in the…
Club Football returns with another action-packed weekend of football across Europe’s top leagues, with local derbies in England and Italy leading the narrative. All matches will be live on SuperSport, exclusively on DStv and GOtv. Premier League: Arsenal Aim to Stay Top, City Keep the Pressure Saturday begins at 1:30 p.m. with Burnley vs Chelsea. Chelsea remain third and are building momentum after a 3-0 win over Wolves, while Burnley have shown grit at home and will look to frustrate Maresca’s side. At 4:00 p.m., Liverpool host Nottingham Forest. Liverpool’s 3-0 defeat to Man City extended a rough spell that…
If you’re in the mood for a laid-back weekend filled with big action, bold heroes and a little Hollywood magic, these blockbuster picks are the perfect way to unwind. Whether you’re craving high-stakes superhero chaos or a deep dive into an underwater kingdom, this lineup has everything you need for a cosy, stress-free movie break. From Ryan Reynolds saving galaxies to Jason Momoa ruling the ocean, here are 5 must-watch movies airing this weekend on GOtv, perfect for when you just want to switch off, relax, and enjoy a good story. Green Lantern: Ryan Reynolds suits up as Hal Jordan…
Lagos, Nigeria — Tension escalated yesterday after reports emerged that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police allegedly failed to comply with the Federal High Court order which vacated the Ex parte orders earlier obtained by FBNQuest Merchant Bank and First Bank Nigeria against Nestoil Limited. The new Order of the Honourable Court dated 20 November 2025, which vacated the said Ex parte Orders ,was duly served on the CP Lagos State Police command and acknowledged. The court’s new order was also circulated to all relevant security agencies, including the Department of State Services (DSS). According to legal representatives for the…
Mr JB Daudu, SAN, the Coordinator of the Rule of Law Development Foundation (ROLDF) has said that short-sightedness and over-sensitivity have greatly affected government’s response to the needs of the criminal justice architecture. Daudu made this known while delivering a paper at the on-going five-day event of 7th Annual Criminal Law Review conference organised by ROLDF in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the title of the paper was `Quantifying and Accessing the Criminal Justice Sector Budget and Its Impact on the Administration of Justice in Nigeria. He noted the architecture and infrastructure include the correctional services,…
Today, 20 November 2025, the Federal High Court, Lagos vacated the sweeping ex parte order previously obtained by FBN Quest Merchant Bank and First Trustees Limited against Nestoil Limited and Neconde Energy Limited. The Court’s decision was anchored on the principle that ex parte orders are intended solely to preserve the subject matter of litigation for a limited period, not to be held in perpetuity. The attempt by the FBN entities to have the Court stay further proceedings while keeping the ex parte order in place was found to be inconsistent with this principle. Separately, it is important to note…
The Psychiatric Hospital and Elderly People’s Home built in Aguleri, Anambra State, by the Founder of Seraphic Homes Foundation (SHF), Evangelist Chukwuebuka Anozie Obi, has started operations. Speaking to journalists in his office in Lagos on Saturday, Evangelist Ebuka Obi, who is also the Spiritual Director of Zion Prayer Movement Outreach, said two mentally challenged people, a man and a woman, had already been admitted to the hospital after being rescued from the streets Of Anambra by the Rescue team set up by the Seraphic foundation. The man was picked up from Nteje community while the woman used to roam…
Globacom has once again set the national stage aglow with the unveiling of “Jollof Promo”, a recharge-and-reward campaign brimming with colour, excitement, and the irresistible lure of extraordinary prizes. In true Glo fashion, it is a celebration engineered with flair—an exuberant blend of entertainment, reward, and customer appreciation designed to ignite joy across the country. Announcing the initiative in Lagos, the digital solutions giant declared that every recharge now counts for far more than connectivity. With each top-up, subscribers accumulate Jollof Points, the golden gateway into a world of winnings—from instant airtime and generous data bonuses to hefty cash prizes…
The air in Akure grew tense on Thursday morning as members of the Ondo Youth Forum, led by their outspoken coordinator, Adedunmola Adewunmi, gathered to address what they described as a “lingering cloud of uncertainty” over the NYSC certificate of the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. For days, the state had been bubbling with debates, rumours, and street-corner arguments. But the youth forum decided it was time to speak with one voice — boldly and without sentiment. Adewunmola, standing before reporters, expressed what he called the collective disappointment of Ondo youths, saying that although Tunji-Ojo was a dear son…