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Oyebanji Continuity Agenda for Ekiti Gains Support as Commissioner Backs Policy

April 15, 2026

Oyebanji continuity agenda has been described as the best option for sustaining development in Ekiti State by the Commissioner for Youth Development, Adesola Adedayo. He said the policy direction of Governor Biodun Oyebanji is delivering stability and long-term growth. The commissioner made the statement while hosting youth groups in Ado Ekiti. He said continued governance...

INEC Warns Over Digital Impersonation Targeting Commission’s Image

April 13, 2026

INEC digital impersonation warning has been issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission over alleged fake social media accounts targeting its leadership and institutional image. The commission said the activity involves misinformation and identity theft on digital platforms. INEC stated that the issue is being addressed with security agencies. It urged Nigerians to rely only...

SERAP Probe ₦2.9bn Funds Demanded from Tinubu Over NIGCOMSAT, NNRA

April 12, 2026

SERAP probe ₦2.9bn funds has been demanded from President Bola Tinubu following audit allegations involving NIGCOMSAT and NNRA. Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project stated that the reported irregularities point to weak financial oversight and possible breaches of public finance regulations. Findings referenced in Auditor-General reports formed basis of the request as SERAP call for investigation,...

Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the UN being received by officers of the permanent mission and the Consulate General of Nigeria in New York on his arrival at the JFK Airport, New York on Friday.

Tinubu talks with countries to end insecurity, Jimoh Ibrahim says

April 11, 2026

The Federal Government is engaging in international discussions aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s security response, as Senator Jimoh Ibrahim disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is holding talks with countries to address rising insecurity through global cooperation. The development reflects Nigeria’s continued reliance on diplomatic and security partnerships to confront transnational threats. The remarks came as...

Peter Mbah Changes Tax Tone as Election Season Approaches

April 10, 2026

A sudden tax retreat by Peter Mbah is raising serious political questions in Enugu State, as the government abruptly suspends daily trader levies that had burdened petty traders for months. The decision did not follow a newly discovered problem. Traders had complained repeatedly about multiple daily charges imposed on hawkers and small-scale sellers. These levies...

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...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Statement On The Latest Premium Times Publication Concerning Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji

June 13, 2026

Our attention has been drawn to yet another PREMIUM TIMES publication alleging that a court has ordered the arrest of former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji. We wish to state unequivocally that Chief Nnaji is not in hiding and has never evaded any law enforcement agency. As a former Minister...

Three Women Enter 2027 Presidential Race as Nigeria Records Historic Gender Milestone

June 13, 2026

Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election has entered a historic phase as Women presidential candidates emerge in record representation, with three female contenders officially confirmed to challenge President Bola Tinubu and other leading aspirants for the nation’s highest office. The development marks a significant moment in Nigeria’s electoral history, highlighting gradual but steady shifts in gender participation...

IMF Economic Prescriptions Spark Debate Among Nigerian Experts

June 13, 2026

The latest IMF economic prescriptions for Nigeria have generated mixed reactions among economists and financial experts, with many disagreeing on recommendations relating to taxation, monetary policy, and economic management. However, several analysts endorsed the International Monetary Fund’s concerns over the Federal Government’s proposed $5 billion loan arrangement with First Abu Dhabi Bank of the United...

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Oyebanji Continuity Agenda for Ekiti Gains Support as Commissioner Backs Policy

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