Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State on Wednesday signed into law the Jigawa State Appropriation Law 2026, covering both the state government and the 27 local government councils. The state government budget stands at ₦901.84 billion, while the consolidated budget of the 27 local government councils is ₦288.85 billion. Speaking shortly after signing the bill
Gold climbed above $4,500 per ounce for the first time on Wednesday during Asian trading, as investors bet that the U.S. Federal Reserve will continue cutting interest rates in 2026 and as tensions rose between the United States and Venezuela. The surge pushed the precious metal to a new record high of $4,519.78 at its
SmartCash Payment Service Bank (PSB), a subsidiary of Airtel Nigeria, has partnered with Leadway Assurance to offer mobile-based car insurance services. This marks a strategic shift for SmartCash PSB as it seeks new ways to grow within the constraints of its payment service banking licence. The new partnership enables SmartCash users to seamlessly access Leadway’s
A federal judge on Monday extended her block on the Trump administration's targeting of Harvard's international students, multiple outlets reported.Why it matters: International students are authorized to study in the U.S. until U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs files a decision next week. Driving the news: As part of its battle with the Ivy League school...
The man who allegedly shot and killed a prominent Minnesota state legislator and her husband now faces federal stalking, murder and firearms charges, officials announced Monday.The big picture: Vance Luther Boelter, who is also accused of wounding state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, already faces two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of
The targeted shootings of two Minnesota state lawmakers this weekend underscore a grim trend: An increasingly volatile political climate has left state and local officials more exposed than ever to threats and harassment.The latest: Federal prosecutors filed charges Monday accusing Vance Luther Boelter of assassinating House Democratic Leader Melissa Hortman and her husband...
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State on Wednesday signed into law the Jigawa State Appropriation Law 2026, covering both the state government and the 27 local government councils. The state government budget stands at ₦901.84 billion, while the consolidated budget of the 27 local government councils is ₦288.85 billion. Speaking shortly after signing the bill
Gold climbed above $4,500 per ounce for the first time on Wednesday during Asian trading, as investors bet that the U.S. Federal Reserve will continue cutting interest rates in 2026 and as tensions rose between the United States and Venezuela. The surge pushed the precious metal to a new record high of $4,519.78 at its
The burnt section of Akpongbon Bridge and the failed portions of Eko Bridge are to be rehabilitated in phases The Ojuelegba bridge inward National Stadium, Surulere in Lagos state has been temporarily closed to vehicular traffic following the collapse of a fully laden 40-foot containerised truck, which fell onto its side on the bridge. In
David Adeleke Afrobeats superstar, popularly known as Davido, has announced his decision to formally join the Accord Party, aligning politically with his uncle, Ademola Adeleke, the Osun State governor. This move adds celebrity weight to the governor’s recent defection ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The award-winning singer disclosed this on Tuesday via his verified