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National Assembly Faces Fresh Scrutiny Over Signature Disputes and Document Integrity

June 20, 2026

Nigeria’s National Assembly is facing renewed scrutiny following a series of controversies involving disputed signatures, contested legislative records and allegations of post-passage alterations to key laws. The developments have sparked wider concerns about transparency, accountability and the integrity of official National Assembly documents, with critics warning that unresolved questions surrounding legislative records could weaken public...

Newspapers Review: Governors Push State Police as Oil Prices Drop, FG Releases Tax Guidelines

June 19, 2026

Today’s Nigerian newspapers review highlights major national and international developments, including renewed calls by state governors for the establishment of state police, a sharp decline in global oil prices, and fresh fiscal policy directions released by the Federal Government. The review also captures concerns over health standards, rising security spending, and ongoing efforts to reform...

TCN Raises Alarm Over Niger Power Vandalism, Warns of Economic and Safety Risks

June 17, 2026

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has expressed growing concern over rising incidents of vandalism targeting power transmission infrastructure in parts of Niger State, warning that the trend is causing major financial losses, disrupting electricity supply and exposing communities to significant safety hazards. The concern was raised during a community engagement visit to Lambata in...

Ebonyi Diaspora Group Condemns Alleged Threats Against Opposition, Backs PDP Candidate

June 16, 2026

The Association of Ebonyi Indigenes Socio-Cultural in the Diaspora (AEISCID) has condemned what it described as an opposition threat in Ebonyi, accusing state officials of attempting to intimidate political opponents while endorsing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the 2027 election. The group also called on President Bola Tinubu to caution members of...

House Deputy Speaker Pushes for Local Arms Production, Tighter Financial Surveillance

June 15, 2026

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called for stronger local arms production in Nigeria, urging stakeholders in the defence sector to reduce the country’s dependence on imported military equipment and build a sustainable domestic defence industry. Kalu also appealed to financial institutions to strengthen monitoring systems and close channels used by...

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...

Nigeria Solar Projects Hit $11bn as 209,000MW Target Emerges

June 11, 2026

Nigeria is pursuing an ambitious energy expansion strategy through Nigeria Solar Projects valued at approximately $11 billion, with the country targeting 209,000 megawatts of installed solar capacity by 2050. According to a report by IIR, 53 large-scale solar developments are currently underway nationwide as part of efforts to strengthen electricity supply and improve access to...

Senate Queries SEDC Over N153m Abuja Office Rent

June 10, 2026

The Senate has intensified oversight of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), as Senate Queries SEDC over expenditures made from funds released under its 2025 budget allocation. Lawmakers raised concerns about several spending items, including an alleged N153 million paid for a one-room liaison office in Abuja. The concerns emerged during an investigative hearing conducted...

Security Spending Probe: Reps Summon Service Chiefs, Finance Minister

June 10, 2026

The House of Representatives has launched a Security Spending Probe, summoning Service Chiefs and the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy to provide a detailed account of funds released for military operations. The move follows growing concerns over persistent insecurity across the country despite substantial budgetary allocations to the defence sector. The...

OFU OBI, EARLY CAMPAIGNING, AND THE ₦2 TRILLION QUESTION IN ENUGU

June 6, 2026

By Dr. Robert Ngwu The Ofu Obi Rally held in Enugu East Senatorial Zone has generated considerable political interest across Enugu State and beyond. Officially presented as a gathering of stakeholders and supporters, the event has nevertheless raised important questions about governance, political priorities, and the direction of public discourse in the state as the...

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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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TCN Raises Alarm Over Niger Power Vandalism, Warns of Economic and Safety Risks

Ebonyi Diaspora Group Condemns Alleged Threats Against Opposition, Backs PDP Candidate

House Deputy Speaker Pushes for Local Arms Production, Tighter Financial Surveillance

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

Nigeria Solar Projects Hit $11bn as 209,000MW Target Emerges

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