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Delta State House of Assembly on Monday approved a ₦1.73 trillion Appropriation Bill for the 2026 fiscal year, increasing the budget beyond Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s original proposal by ₦65.6 billion. This move has reignited discussion over legislative amendments, fiscal discipline, and the credibility of the budget in the state. The budget was increased from the ₦1.664 trillion initially presented to the lawmakers about two weeks earlier by the governor. A breakdown of the approved estimates reveals ₦500 billion allocated for recurrent expenditure, while ₦1.229 trillion is designated for capital projects, reaffirming the administration’s emphasis on infrastructure and development under its…

Japan’s central bank is scheduled to hold its Monetary Policy Meeting (MPM) on December 18–19, 2025, with markets anticipating a possible rate hike to 0.75% from 0.5%, a move that could flip the global risk trade and significantly impact the Bitcoin price prediction outlook.Japan’s Rate Hike Is Risky For BitcoinAnalysts view the potential rate hike as ending the “Carry Trade” era. Higher rates make yen assets more appealing, prompting investors to pull capital from overseas holdings like crypto. This strengthens the yen, raises borrowing costs worldwide, and dampens Bitcoin speculation, historically causing 20-30% price drops. HOW WILL BITCOIN REACT TO…

The Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT) Vanguard has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 general election, unveiling a plan to mobilise no fewer than 10 million votes nationwide in support of his re-election. The endorsement and vote target were announced by the Convener of BAT Vanguard, Hon. Sola Olofin, at the organisation’s End-of-Year Party and Special Recognition Awards 2026 held in Abuja under the theme “Standing Firm for Renewed Hope: The BAT Vanguard Mandate.” Olofin said the group had commenced the expansion and strengthening of its grassroots structures across the country to…

Shakhtar Donetsk have added another Nigerian talent to their ranks as Prosper Obah completes his move to the Ukrainian giants, Soccernet.ng reports. The young midfielder, who can also operate as a forward or winger, joins a long list of Nigerians who have made an impact at the club over the years. Babawo Mohammed, the scout who discovered Obah and now acts as his agent, shared the rationale behind his transfer to the Ukrainian club. View this post on Instagram A post shared by FC Shakhtar Donetsk (@fcshakhtar) Mohammed expressed confidence that Obah has the potential to shine in…

The Dangote Group has appointed renowned economist and former Central Bank of Nigeria Director, Dr Mahmud Hassan, as its Group Chief Economist. In a statement released on Monday, the Group said the appointment would strengthen its economic advisory capacity at a time of heightened global and domestic market volatility. In his new role, Hassan will serve as the Group’s top adviser on economic strategy, market trends, and policy implications, reporting directly to the President of the Group, Aliko Dangote. The PUNCH reports that the Dangote Group has interests in various sectors of the economy, ranging from oil and gas to…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has called for the declaration of a state of emergency and the suspension of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, in the “interest of justice, morality, and public safety.” The party, on Monday, at a world press conference addressed by its state chairman, Hon Isa Bawa Adamu, and some party leadership at its secretariat, in Ilorin, reacted to a trending video in which some bandits arrested in Auchi, Edo State by men of the Nigerian Army, alleged that the Kwara State government was sponsoring them. PDP said that in the video, the suspects categorically alleged…

A former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Najeem Salaam, has been elected as the candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the August 8, 2026, governorship election. He emerged at the gubernatorial primary election of the party on Monday in Osogbo. The exercise was observed by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Addressing party delegates before the exercise, the Chairman of the ADC 2026 Primary Election Committee, Emeka Nwajiuba, said Salaam was the sole aspirant for the office.“The list and information from the ADC Organising Secretary’s Office, as well as the screening exercise conducted,…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to take on the Pharaohs of Egypt tomorrow evening at the Cairo International Stadium, Soccernet.ng reports. Both sides enter the clash with it as a measure of their performance ahead of the AFCON 2025 tournament, which kicks off on Sunday. Egypt have been in questionable form of late. Four places above the Super Eagles in the FIFA rankings, the Pharaohs are without a win in their last five games, losing two and drawing three. On the other hand, Eric Chelle’s men have secured three victories from their last five games, although the memories…

Singer and songwriter, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido and Omah Lay’s collaboration, “With You”,  topped Spotify’s list of the most shared Nigerian songs in 2025. Spotify, in its 2025 Wrapped data for Nigeria, said the track emerged as the most forwarded and reposted song across private and public digital spaces. NAN reports on Monday that according to Spotify, this underscores how music functions as a powerful social connector among Nigerians. “It also reflects a broader trend in which Nigerians use music as a personal handshake in song form, a way to say, “I’m thinking of you”, without typing a…

A philanthropist and oil and gas sector expert, Victor Ogunmola, said the policies initiated by the federal government under the President Bola Tinubu-led administration have, no doubt, ensured a robust economic foundation for the country. According to Ogunmola, the contentious removal of the fuel subsidy as well as the tax reform decisions are now positioning the country for long-term prosperity. Ogunmola stated shortly after he was received into the fold of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at Ward One, Itaogbolu, Akure North Local Council Area of the state at the weekend. According to him, sub-nationals now receive more allocation, which…