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Reps Probe Stalled N365m National Library Project in Taraba

March 5, 2026

The House of Representatives has directed an investigation into the stalled N365 million National Library project in Taraba State, ordering contractors and relevant officials to appear before its committee to explain the abandonment of the work. The resolution for the probe followed a motion raised by Hon. Hassan Kauda representing Zing/Shongom Federal Constituency during plenary...

Sen Sani Musa Applauds Tinubu Over Approval of Suleja‑Minna Road Reconstruction

March 5, 2026

Senator Sani Musa has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the reconstruction of the Suleja‑Minna Road, describing the decision as timely and beneficial to residents and motorists who use the expressway, the senator said on Tuesday. The Suleja‑Minna Road is a major federal highway that links Niger State with other parts of the country. Sections...

Tinubu Swears in Disu as Substantive Inspector-General of Police

March 4, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in Kayode Adeolu Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police, according to a statement from the presidency on Wednesday. Disu’s confirmation as substantive IGP follows his appointment earlier this month by President Tinubu. He succeeds the former acting Inspector-General, who had been leading the Nigeria Police Force pending the...

REVENUE UP. DEBT UP. ANSWERS? ZERO – The Enugu fiscal scandal nobody is talking about

March 3, 2026

Enugu State says it generated N410 billion in revenue last year. The government called ithistoric. Officials celebrated. The figure circulated on social media, in press briefings, and across party channels as evidence of transformation. But during the same period, the state’s debt surged by 128 percent. Those two facts cannot coexist without explanation. And so...

Tinubu Sets Stage for Comprehensive PIA Review After Executive Revenue Reset

March 1, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has initiated preparations for a comprehensive review of the Petroleum Industry Act after issuing an executive order that mandates direct remittance of oil and gas revenues into the Federation Account, presidency sources said. The executive order issued by Tinubu followed a directive requiring the direct remittance of all oil and gas...

Court Flags Procedural Lapses as Nnaji’s Legal Team Pushes for Timely Resolution

February 26, 2026

Briefed By Dr. Robert Ngwu Proceedings in the suit instituted by Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji against the University of Nigeria and other Respondents, including the Vice Chancellor and the former Acting Vice Chancellor in their personal capacities as 3rd to 7th Respondents, came up as scheduled before the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Abuja Judicial...

South‑East Governors to Boost SEDC Budget by ₦25bn in 2026

February 25, 2026

Governors of the five South‑East states have resolved to inject an additional ₦25 billion into the 2026 budget of the South East Development Commission, raising its funding to an expected ₦165 billion, a Senate committee official said. The contribution is to augment the commission’s proposed allocation of ₦140 billion for the 2026 fiscal year. The decision was disclosed...

Enugu State Government, ₦150,000,000 Levy for Political Billboard and Exclusive Games

February 23, 2026

By Chukwudi Louis AniPolitical Economist The recent decision by the Enugu State Government to impose a ₦150,000,000 levy on political billboards has generated concerns about fairness, democratic values, and equal participation in the political process. At a time when many citizens face economic challenges, the introduction of such a high fee for political advertising has...

Even the Dead Can’t Rest in Enugu Without Payment

February 23, 2026

The recently concluded town hall meeting between the incoming Chief Geoffrey Uche Nnaji and Enugu State business owners based in Lagos comes at a time when troubling accounts are prompting serious reflection about the direction of the state. When Chief Nwakaibie visited Enugu on January 29, 2026, to arrange the burial of his mother, he...

SERAP Urges Tinubu to Withdraw Mass Surveillance Regulations

February 22, 2026

The Socio‑Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy to withdraw the Lawful Interception of Communications Regulations, 2019, on grounds they are unconstitutional and inconsistent with Nigeria’s international obligations. The call followed public allegations by former Kaduna State governor Nasir El‑Rufai that...

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Oshiomhole Attacks Obi, Says Four Years Not Enough to Transform Nigeria

July 28, 2026

Former Edo State Governor and Senator Adams Oshiomhole has criticised the 2027 presidential ambition of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate Peter Obi, describing his promise to transform Nigeria within a single four-year term as unrealistic and driven by desperation. Speaking on Obi’s campaign promises, Oshiomhole questioned the former Anambra governor’s political consistency, arguing that his...

SERAP Drags NNPCL to Court Over Unexplained ₦211 Trillion Entries

July 26, 2026

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has instituted legal proceedings against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over what it describes as the company’s failure to properly explain ₦211 trillion recorded in its 2023 audited financial statements. The lawsuit, filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, challenges financial entries listed as “Sundry...

Troops Rescue Five Relatives as Search for Abducted Zamfara LG Chairman Intensifies

July 26, 2026

Security forces have intensified efforts to rescue the Zamfara LG chairman, Hon. Nura Umar Abdullahi, after suspected terrorists abducted him during an overnight attack on his residence in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The Joint Task Force (North West), operating under Operation Fansan Yamma, confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday that the...

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Reps Probe Stalled N365m National Library Project in Taraba

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REVENUE UP. DEBT UP. ANSWERS? ZERO – The Enugu fiscal scandal nobody is talking about

Tinubu Sets Stage for Comprehensive PIA Review After Executive Revenue Reset

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South‑East Governors to Boost SEDC Budget by ₦25bn in 2026

Enugu State Government, ₦150,000,000 Levy for Political Billboard and Exclusive Games

Even the Dead Can’t Rest in Enugu Without Payment

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