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Agbese Calls for Suspension of Proposed NYSC Reforms Pending Wider Consultation

July 5, 2026

Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Philip Agbese, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to suspend the planned implementation of the Federal Government’s proposed changes to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), insisting that the reforms require broader consultation before they take effect. The lawmaker made the appeal in a statement released on...

Cross River Government, PDP Governorship Candidate Clash Over Alleged Tax Probe

July 4, 2026

A fresh Cross River tax dispute has emerged after the Cross River State Government and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong, exchanged accusations over an alleged tax investigation involving his privately owned university. Archibong accused the state government of using tax enforcement to intimidate opposition politicians, an allegation the government...

Calls Grow for Independent Probe Into PFIPC Budget Scandal

July 4, 2026

Fresh calls for accountability have emerged over the controversy surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), with opposition politicians, civil society groups and a senior lawyer urging the Federal Government to launch an independent investigation into the agency’s activities. The demands followed claims by the Presidency that the PFIPC was not a recognised government...

Court Awards N200 Million Against Police Over Killing of Abuja Cleric

July 3, 2026

The Federal High Court in Abuja has awarded N200 million in compensation and exemplary damages against the Nigeria Police Force over the unlawful killing of Abuja-based cleric Mallam Kabiru Babai. The Kabiru Babai judgment followed a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed on behalf of the Muslim Community of Gwarimpa Estate, with the court holding that...

Court Affirms David Mark-Led ADC Leadership, Dismisses Abejide’s Suit

July 2, 2026

The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the leadership of former Senate President David Mark as National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress>, dismissing a legal challenge filed by House of Representatives member Leke Abejide. The ADC leadership judgment was delivered on Thursday by Justice Musa Liman, who ruled that the suit lacked merit...

Shettima Urges Stronger Government Business Engagement to Drive Economic Growth

June 30, 2026

The government business engagement agenda remains central to Nigeria’s economic reforms, with Vice President Kashim Shettima stating that no government can fully understand or grow the economy without maintaining close collaboration with employers and the private sector. Speaking at the 5th Nigerian Employers’ Summit in Abuja, the Vice President, represented by former Minister of the...

Islamic Cleric Opposes Criminal Pardons, Calls for Wider Shariah Courts

June 28, 2026

An Islamic cleric, Dr. Abdulateef Abdulhakeem, has criticised the practice of granting pardons and reintegrating convicted criminals into society, arguing that it is inconsistent with Islamic principles. He also renewed calls for wider establishment of Shariah courts Nigeria, saying they are essential for promoting justice and regulating the conduct of Muslims. Abdulhakeem made the remarks...

2027 Election Funding Delay Sparks Concern as INEC, Parties Differ

June 28, 2026

Nigeria’s major opposition parties have expressed concern over delays in releasing funds to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the 2027 general elections, warning that the situation could affect preparations and public confidence in the electoral process. The INEC election funding debate intensified after the commission disclosed that it had not yet received budgetary...

New Company, Familiar Faces: Questions Mount Over Enugu Airport Concession to Aero Alliance

June 25, 2026

By Investigations Desk The Federal Government’s decision to concession the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, to Aero Alliance is being celebrated as a milestone in Nigeria’s aviation reforms. Yet a closer examination of the concessionaire and its principals raises significant questions about transparency, corporate capacity and public accountability. At the centre of the debate is...

SPECIAL REPORT: Enugu Airport Concession Raises Transparency Questions as Newly Registered Company Takes Over Strategic National Asset

June 25, 2026

The Federal Government’s decision to concession the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, has been presented as a landmark achievement for the South-East. However, an examination of publicly available records and reports raises important questions about the selected concessionaire, Aero Alliance, and whether Nigerians have been given sufficient information about a 30-year agreement involving one of...

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

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Agbese Calls for Suspension of Proposed NYSC Reforms Pending Wider Consultation

Cross River Government, PDP Governorship Candidate Clash Over Alleged Tax Probe

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Court Awards N200 Million Against Police Over Killing of Abuja Cleric

Court Affirms David Mark-Led ADC Leadership, Dismisses Abejide’s Suit

Shettima Urges Stronger Government Business Engagement to Drive Economic Growth

Islamic Cleric Opposes Criminal Pardons, Calls for Wider Shariah Courts

2027 Election Funding Delay Sparks Concern as INEC, Parties Differ

New Company, Familiar Faces: Questions Mount Over Enugu Airport Concession to Aero Alliance

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