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