ABUJA, Nigeria – With 11 days to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), the championship consultant, Munir Tijjani, has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s preparedness to host the continental women’s golf championship, citing the support of government agencies and key stakeholders. Tijjani said preparations were progressing with the cooperation of relevant institutions and stakeholders, expressing optimism that Nigeria would deliver a successful championship that showcases the country’s organisational capacity and hospitality to participating African nations. He noted that the support received from government agencies and other partners had been important to the preparations, helping to strengthen coordination and the arrangements…
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RMAFC Begins Review of Anambra’s ₦70bn Stabilization Fund Request By Tony Obiechina, Abuja A committee of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has received Anambra State’s request for ₦70 billion from the Stabilization Fund. The money would pay for priority projects and other investments in key sectors of the state’s economy. The Indices and Disbursement Committee heard the state’s presentation at a technical session at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, 20th October 2026. The request covers security, environmental management, infrastructure, healthcare, education, agriculture, solid minerals and tourism. The committee chairman, who is also the Commissioner representing…
By Tony Obiechina, Abuja The Federal Government has commenced a review and finalisation of the National Development Plan (NDP) 2026–2030, aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s economic and social transformation and supporting its ambition to build a $1 trillion economy by 2030. The exercise brings together stakeholders from academia, development partners, the business community and civil society organisations to produce a credible, evidence-based and implementation-ready development blueprint for the next five years. Speaking at a stakeholders’ retreat to review the draft plan, the Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, said the successor plan must build on the…
*** We remain undaunted, Omolola The secretariat of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu – Kehinde Olaosebikan Grassroots Movement (PBAT-KO Movement), situated at CICU Building, Olomi-Olojuoro Road, Oluyole Local Government Area, Ibadan, was on Monday attacked by hoodlums suspected to be agents of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). The secretariat, which is currently the only visible campaign office for the 2027 re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Ibadan, was vandalized, with campaign banners, boards and other materials destroyed and windows shattered. The attack was discovered by members of the Movement who visited the office after the incident. A physical assessment…
The police have rearrested the friend of popular Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, Anthonet Ngozi Izuegbu, who is widely known as “Ann”. The arrest is coming months after evading arraignment. Ann was arraigned before a Federal High Court Abuja over allegation of cyber crime. After taking her plea, the court ordered that she should be remanded at the Suleja Correctional Centre and adjourned the matter to December 10, 2026. According to NATIONAL WAVES, Ann was rearrested on Monday based on a petition written by her best friend, Regina Daniels, who alleged that she stole her properties and also blackmailed her. Court…
The Presidential Task Force on Ebola Preparedness, Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats has assured Nigerians it can handle Ebola in the country. The Chairman of the Task Force and Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, said this while speaking to newsmen after the group’s emergency meeting at the State House on Wednesday. Gbajabiamila said the Task Force has been working behind the scenes since it was inaugurated in June this year. He added that this is why it was easy to detect the index case discovered yesterday. “It’s very important to note this.…
From Harry Awurumibe, Live in Morocco A happy King Mohammed VI of Morocco has sent a congratulatory message to country’s national Futsal team following their 5-2 defeated of Angola Wednesday night in the 2026 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which saw the Atlas Lions secure their fourth consecutive continental title. Morocco’s victory over Angola in Wednesday’s final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Hall in Rabat added another trophy to their previous triumphs in 2016, 2020 and 2024. The King praised the Atlas Lions’ performance, determination and national pride following their victory over Angola in the continental final in…
By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau Nigeria’s Super Falcons’ current 43rd position in the October FIFA Women’s International Rankings, dropping seven places from 36th place the last time calls for a big concern. This is even as the Super Falcons were once ranked 23rd in the world in 2003, which also stands as the team’s highest-ever global FIFA ranking in history under the coaching combo of late coach Ismaila Mabo Samuel Okpodu. Mabo coached the Super Falcons in its ‘Golden Era’ (handling periods including 1995–2003 and returning later), while Samuel Okpodu took charge for the 2002 African Women’s Championship (AWC)…
A retired officer of the Department of State Services (DSS), Nwaogu Ihechimere Ezeakolam, has apologized to the Director General, Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, and the association of retired DSS officers, for leaking an internal matter to an online platform, Saharareporters. The retired officer has written Saharareporters, demanding a retraction of the report which he said was full of inaccuracies. He gave the media platform seven days to retract the report or face legal action.The retired officer wrote Saharareporters through his lawyer, Edmund C. Ben, principal partner of Lawminds Associates. The letter was dated October 16, 2026. Penned the law firm, “We…
By Andrew Abah Nigeria has joined representatives of nations and Olympic stakeholders in Los Angeles, United States, for the pre-Games meeting ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games, marking a significant step in preparations for the next edition of the world’s biggest sporting event. Nigeria was represented at the meeting by the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, and the President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Engr. Habu Gumel. The meeting provides an important platform for participating nations and Olympic stakeholders to engage with organizers, exchange information and begin aligning their preparations for Los Angeles…