Nigeria marked a symbolic start to 2026 as the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, unveiled the nation’s first baby of the year at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, presenting an official birth certificate and gifts to the newborn.
President Bola Tinubu has pledged an economy rebirth in 2026, promising deeper reforms, lower inflation, stronger growth, and inclusive development that benefits every Nigerian household.
NiMet has pledged to enhance weather forecasting, early-warning systems, and public engagement in 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s climate resilience and protect lives and property.
A northern advocacy group has raised alarm over alleged alterations in Nigeria’s tax reform laws, calling for an urgent review of discrepancies between bills passed by the National Assembly and versions later gazetted by the Executive.
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening national security, assuring Nigerians that ongoing reforms, including state and community policing, will soon restore public confidence.
Arrest operation in Ogun led to the capture of four suspected cultists accused of armed robbery, with police recovering a pistol, axe, charms and a stolen iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Settlement talks may begin in the certificate forgery case involving former minister Uche Nnaji after he asked the Federal High Court in Abuja for more time to pursue an out-of-court resolution with UNN officials.
Forecast from NiMet shows a mix of rainy and sunny weather conditions across Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday, with thunderstorms expected in several states nationwide.
Partnership between Sofema Aviation Services and Eastwing Youth Foundation will deliver more than 525 EASA-compliant aviation programmes aimed at building technical capacity and global-standard skills in Nigeria.