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Kano gratuity payments reach N32bn in three years, governor says

April 9, 2026

Kano gratuity payments have reached N32 billion over the past three years, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has disclosed, as the state continues efforts to clear a backlog of retirement entitlements inherited from the previous administration. Governor Yusuf shared the figures while flagging off the sixth tranche of benefits for retirees on Wednesday in Kano. The N32 billion...

N73bn Customs office Ogun unveiled by Tinubu to boost trade

April 4, 2026

The N73bn Customs office Ogun has been unveiled by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, marking a significant investment in Nigeria’s trade and border management infrastructure. The facility, commissioned in Ogun State, is expected to enhance the operational capacity of the Nigeria Customs Service and improve revenue generation. The newly inaugurated complex serves as a zonal office and...

Budget fraud practices identified by lawmaker raise oversight concerns

April 4, 2026

Budget fraud practices have been identified by a member of the House of Representatives, who raised concerns about recurring waste and inflated provisions in Nigeria’s public budgeting system. The observations were made during an interview addressing governance, fiscal discipline, and legislative oversight. Rep. Clement Jimbo, representing Abaq/Etim Ekpo/Ika Federal Constituency of Akwa Ibom State, stated...

Electoral litigation process reform urged by Jonathan

April 2, 2026

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for urgent reforms to Nigeria’s electoral litigation process, urging the National Assembly to review existing legal frameworks to strengthen the credibility and efficiency of election dispute resolution. Jonathan made the call during a public engagement where he addressed challenges associated with prolonged election petitions and judicial processes in Nigeria....

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BPP warns INEC procurement systems ahead of 2027 elections

March 30, 2026

BPP warns INEC procurement systems must be strengthened ahead of the 2027 general elections to improve transparency, efficiency, and public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process. The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement, Mamman Ahmadu, issued the warning during an engagement with officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission. Ahmadu stressed that procurement processes play...

Rivers govt details how former Ibas spent ₦302bn in six months

March 29, 2026

The former Ibas spent more than ₦302 billion of Rivers State funds between March and August 2025, the state government disclosed in a court filing dated 10 March 2026, outlining allocations and expenditure obtained under the administration of Vice Admiral Ibok‑Ete Ibas (Rtd) as sole administrator. The disclosure was made in a counter‑affidavit before the Rivers...

Dalung: El‑Rufai surrendered himself Was His Biggest Mistake Yet

March 26, 2026

Former Minister of Youth and Sports Solomon Dalung said El‑Rufai surrendered himself was the “greatest mistake” in relation to his legal proceedings. Dalung made the assertion in an interview with Trust TV published on YouTube on Tuesday. Dalung, a former minister under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, spoke amid ongoing legal actions involving former...

Grid Collapse Rate Reduced Under Adelabu Leadership — Aide

March 26, 2026

A presidential aide has said the grid collapse rate reduced under Adelabu leadership, attributing the development to reforms and improved coordination across Nigeria’s electricity value chain. Nigeria’s power sector has recorded repeated grid collapses over the years, often leading to widespread blackouts across the country. These incidents have been linked to technical faults, weak transmission...

Governors Push State Police Plan to National Assembly

March 23, 2026

The Nigeria Governors Forum has said it has submitted its contribution on a proposed state police framework to the Nuhu Ribadu, with the document expected to be sent to the National Assembly of Nigeria for review. The submission was confirmed by the NGF Chairman and AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at...

SERAP Asks Akpabio to Publish Names in N210trn Probe

March 22, 2026

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged Godswill Akpabio to direct the Senate’s Public Accounts Committee to publish the names of officials implicated in the alleged missing ₦200 trillion from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited or face legal action. The Senate Public Accounts Committee is currently investigating allegations that about ₦200 trillion is...

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2027: Nigerians Question Whether Their Votes Will Count

September 12, 2026

As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, concerns over the credibility of the electoral process have resurfaced, with stakeholders divided over whether voters’ choices will be fully protected and reflected in the final results. The debate followed the inauguration of the All Progressives Movement, APM, presidential campaign office in Ibadan, where Oyo State Governor...

2027: Obi Supporters to Track Votes From Polling Units to Abuja, Says Yesufu

September 11, 2026

Political activist and Nigeria Democratic Congress member, Aisha Yesufu, has said supporters of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will take direct steps to protect their votes in the 2027 presidential election. Yesufu said the supporters would deploy representatives to polling units and monitor election materials and results throughout the collation process. She said the...

Reps Probe N432bn Oil Revenue Debt Owed to NMDPRA

September 10, 2026

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee, PAC, has commenced an investigation into outstanding oil revenue debt owed to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, and oil companies. The liabilities under investigation have been put at N432.07 billion. The probe followed findings contained in...

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Kano gratuity payments reach N32bn in three years, governor says

N73bn Customs office Ogun unveiled by Tinubu to boost trade

Budget fraud practices identified by lawmaker raise oversight concerns

Electoral litigation process reform urged by Jonathan

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Rivers govt details how former Ibas spent ₦302bn in six months

Dalung: El‑Rufai surrendered himself Was His Biggest Mistake Yet

Grid Collapse Rate Reduced Under Adelabu Leadership — Aide

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