The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday concluded its House of Representatives primaries in several states ahead of the 2027 general elections. Saturday’s exercise produced a mix of consensus candidates, high-profile victories, and controversies ranging from violence to allegations of candidate imposition and unlawful detention. The primaries, originally scheduled for Friday, were shifted to Saturday…
President Bola Tinubu has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, approving a total expenditure of ₦68.32 trillion for the fiscal year. The President also assented to an amendment extending the implementation of the capital component of the 2025 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2026. According to a statement by his spokesperson, Bayo…
Mark Angel’s new marriage has sparked debate online, with many Nigerians revisiting allegations made by his ex-wife, Amanda Jones, about their failed relationship. Mark Angel remarried in a traditional wedding ceremony held in Ikeduru, Imo State, years after revealing that he had secretly married and divorced. While some fans congratulated the comedian on finding love…
A military transport aircraft belonging to the Colombian Air Force has crashed shortly after takeoff in southern Colombia, leaving at least 66 people dead and dozens injured, according to officials. Air force commander Carlos Fernando Silva Rueda said 114 army personnel and 11 crew members were on board the aircraft at the time of the…
President Bola Tinubu has declared that democracy in Nigeria will survive despite intimidation, assuring that his administration remains committed to building a stronger nation. The President made the remarks while receiving a high-level delegation from Enugu State, led by Governor Peter Mbah, at the State House. He also commended Governor Mbah for efforts to tackle…
Poco Lee’s management has addressed his UK sexual assault case, saying drink-spiking claims are not part of the allegations before court. Poco Lee’s management has confirmed that his case is now before a UK court. The team says drink-spiking claims being circulated online are not part of the allegations. His representatives urged the public not…
Dangote Refinery has increased the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol and Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) following a sharp upward movement tied to international crude market pressure. From $105 per barrel on Monday, Brent crude jumped to $118 on Wednesday, and to $125 per barrel as of the time of filing this…
The United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, is to partner with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to probe alleged mismanagement and diversion of funds released for US-backed health programmes in Nigeria. The probe will cover every organisation and group that received funds under programmes supported by the United States Agency for International…
After two years of chasing new funds, meeting tough regulations and pitching to investors, pressure is now building on banks to make better use of their profits before the next earnings season, Daily Sun findings show. With the recapitalisation exercise led by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) now completed, banks have raised a combined N4.65…
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France launched their bid for a third World Cup crown with a 3-1 victory over Senegal in Group I on Tuesday. Real Madrid star Mbappe took his career World Cup goals tally to 14 –- just two behind all-time leader Miroslav Klose –- and Bradley Barcola was also on target…
