The Federal Government has allocated ₦962.83 billion in the 2026 budget for Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and empowerment projects, a figure that surpasses the combined allocations of seven major federal ministries. An analysis by Tracka revealed that this total includes ₦15.13 billion for 39 SUVs and ₦947.70 billion distributed across 2,579 empowerment projects. This spending outstrips the combined ₦960.27 billion allocated to ministries such as Industry, Trade and Investment; Housing and Urban Development; Women Affairs; Justice; Livestock Development; Aviation and Aerospace Development; and Petroleum Resources.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• The Controversial Advice: Hon. Abdulmalik Zubairu, representing the Maru/Bungudu Federal Constituency in Zamfara State, urged his constituents to use their savings to purchase firearms like AK-47s or AK-49s to defend themselves against bandits.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Catalyst for the Remarks: The lawmaker’s comments followed the tragic killing of four security personnel and the abduction of Nura Abdullahi, the Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area.

  • Constitutional Stance: Acknowledging that arming residents is illegal, Zubairu defended his position by arguing that choosing an unconstitutional path to save innocent lives from ongoing killings is justifiable when faced with two difficult choices.

  • Government Efforts & Citizen Defense: While maintaining that President Bola Tinubu and Governor Dauda Lawal are trying their best to curb insecurity, he stressed that citizens must still take personal responsibility for safeguarding their communities.

  • Weapons and Registration: Arguing that bandits only have the upper hand due to superior firepower rather than numbers, the lawmaker suggested that communities could potentially register their acquired weapons with security authorities for self-defense purposes.

Real Madrid have reportedly slapped a £137 million price tag on Vinicius Junior as Arsenal weigh up a stunning swoop for the Brazilian star.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • The Valuation: According to SPORT via Yahoo Sports, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is holding firm on the £137 million asking price, even though the winger has entered the final year of his contract and talks have stalled.

  • Record Wages: talkSPORT reports that the Gunners are prepared to make Vinicius the highest-paid player in club history. The 26-year-old is seeking around £470,000 per week—nearly double his current Real Madrid salary—which would easily surpass Bukayo Saka’s £300,000-plus weekly earnings.

  • The Pitch: Securing the forward would shatter Arsenal’s transfer record. Vinicius brings an elite pedigree to the Emirates, having tallied 128 goals and 100 assists in 375 matches for Los Blancos, alongside a strong four-goal showing in five games at the summer FIFA World Cup.

  • Squad Plans: While Arsenal recently added Christos Tzolis and continue searching for attacking reinforcements before the window shuts, a deal for Vinicius would easily represent one of the largest financial commitments in the club’s history.