The circumstances surrounding the reported attack on human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, in Ado-Ekiti have raised fresh questions about police accountability and the treatment of political activists in Nigeria. Sowore was reportedly attacked…
George Maher-Bonnett of Argus Media projects a notable expansion for Nigeria’s modular refining sector next year, with seven new refineries adding a combined capacity of 83,000 barrels per day. Maher-Bonnett noted that the planned expansion will boost local refining capacity…
The Independent National Electoral Commission rejected 64 petitions on Thursday, clouding the political futures of Ladi Adebutu of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State and Aminu Gwarzo of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Kano State. However, the commission cleared…
Nigeria Labour Congress President Joe Ajaero has cautioned the Trade Union Congress’s rejection of the Federal Government’s proposed N70,000 workers transport allowance, noting that the TUC took no part in the negotiations. Ajaero expressed surprise at the TUC’s opposition, stating…
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma to stop campaigning as the All Progressives Congress candidate for the Imo West Senatorial election scheduled for January 16, 2027. Justice Egwuatu issued…
The Federal Government’s 6-month 70,000 workers transport allowance for its workers could arrive at an estimated N465.7bn if all 1.1 million employee records on its payroll system qualify for the payment. Meanwhile, economists urge the government to implement long-term solutions…
The Federal Government defended its proposed $21.7 billion supplementary external borrowing plan on Wednesday, framing the package as a strategic investment program rather than debt accumulation. Briefing State House correspondents after President Bola Tinubu presided over the Federal Executive Council…
The push for State Police in Nigeria gained massive momentum as 32 out of 36 states approved the State Police Bill. This surge became clear on Wednesday as additional State Houses of Assembly transmitted their official approvals to the National…
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano State, invited Nigerians to follow his TikTok account to receive accurate information, direct updates, and exclusive content detailing his daily activities. Posting on X on Wednesday, the NDC vice presidential candidate announced his…
Fiscal accountability moved to the center of national debate as Atiku demands details Tinubu loan request files submitted to the National Assembly, urging lawmakers to suspend approval until itemized project disclosures are published. Also read Ebola: Atiku Demands Explanation Over…
President Bola Tinubu has requested Senate approval for €1.045 billion and $20.52 billion in external loans under the 2026–2027 Supplementary External Borrowing Plan. Tinubu stated that the proposed loans will fund major projects across infrastructure, agriculture, healthcare, education, water supply,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has refuted claims that President Bola Tinubu made promises of poverty eradication in Nigeria within three years of taking office. Felix Morka, APC National Publicity Secretary and spokesperson for the APC Presidential Campaign Council, stated…
Nigerians will soon access the preliminary voter register for the 2027 general elections directly on the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) official website. The commission adopted the measure following widespread demands from civil society groups and voters to supplement traditional…
Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele announced that the Federal Government plans to enact legislation preventing future administrations from reversing core economic reforms. Speaking at the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja on Monday, Oyedele unveiled the draft Nigerian Economic Policy Framework…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has selected Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo to lead the APC Air Mobilisation Directorate for 2027 election. Under the setup, Keyamo will serve as Director of the Directorate of Air Mobilization, alongside Olubunmi…
