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FG, Labour Clash Over How Fuel Subsidy Savings Were Spent

July 31, 2026

The Federal Government and organised labour have disagreed sharply over how savings from the removal of fuel subsidy have been utilised, with the government linking the funds to debt servicing, higher workers’ wages and student support. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, said the savings had helped the government meet...

Appeal Court Reverses Deregistration Order, Says Five Parties Remain Registered

July 29, 2026

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has overturned the Federal High Court judgment ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. The appellate court described the lower court’s decision as a nullity, holding that Justice Peter Lifu...

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...

Bode George Urges NJC to Safeguard PDP Judiciary Independence

July 25, 2026

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has called on the National Judicial Council (NJC) to protect the independence, integrity and credibility of Nigeria’s judiciary, warning that recent developments surrounding the party’s leadership dispute could undermine public confidence in the nation’s justice system. In an open letter addressed to...

State Police Bill Passes House Despite Minority Walkout Over Procedure

July 24, 2026

The State Police Bill has cleared a major legislative hurdle after the House of Representatives approved a constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police services across Nigeria, despite a dramatic protest and walkout by members of the minority caucus. The proposed legislation, formally titled “A Bill for an Act to alter the Constitution of the...

Appeal Court Rejects Bail for Ex-FCTA Director in N319m Fraud Case

July 23, 2026

The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has refused an application for bail filed by former Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) official Garba Mohammed Dukku, who is currently serving a 24-year prison sentence over the N319m fraud case. Dukku, a former Director of Finance and Administration under the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), sought...

Senate Advances Foreign Aid Management Bill to Boost Transparency

July 22, 2026

The Senate has passed the Foreign Aid Management Bill for second reading, moving forward with proposed legislation designed to strengthen transparency, accountability and coordination in the management of foreign assistance, grants, donations, humanitarian support and concessional financing in Nigeria. The bill, sponsored by Senator Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo (PDP, Gombe North), seeks to establish a comprehensive...

FG Reduces Textbook Assessment Fees by 25% Ahead of National Ranking System

July 22, 2026

The Federal Government has announced a 25 per cent reduction in Textbook Assessment Fees as preparations gather pace for the implementation of the National Textbook Ranking System, scheduled to commence in September 2026. The development was announced on Wednesday by the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), which said the decision is intended to...

Reps Summon NSA, Foreign Affairs Minister Over PFIPC Investigation

July 22, 2026

The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee probing the alleged establishment and operations of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) has summoned the National Security Adviser (NSA) and the Minister of Foreign Affairs to explain how the council allegedly continued operating despite questions surrounding its legal status. The lawmakers said the PFIPC Investigation seeks to...

Jigawa Begins ₦1.39bn Pension Payment to 560 Retirees, Families

July 21, 2026

The Jigawa State and Local Governments Contributory Pension Scheme Board has commenced the Jigawa Pension Payment of ₦1,389,857,763.37 to 560 retirees and families of deceased civil servants across the state. The Executive Secretary of the pension board, Bilyaminu Aminu, announced the disbursement while addressing beneficiaries at the Pension House in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital....

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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...

Reps Probe N432bn Oil Revenue Debt Owed to NMDPRA

September 9, 2026

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee, PAC, has commenced an investigation into an oil revenue debt of N432.07 billion owed to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, and oil companies. The investigation followed findings contained in the Auditor-General’s annual audit reports, which identified...

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