The Federal Government exceeded its 2024 borrowing target by N4.79 trillion after falling short of its projected revenue, according to the latest Budget Office of the Federation report. The Fourth Quarter and Consolidated Budget Implementation Report for 2024 showed that the government borrowed N12.62 trillion during the year. The figure exceeded the approved borrowing target…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned a Federal High Court judgment that directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties. In a unanimous decision delivered on Tuesday, a three-member panel held that the lower court lacked the jurisdiction to hear the case….
Counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Aloy Ejimakor, has defended President Bola Tinubu over the long-running controversy surrounding funds forfeited in the United States. Ejimakor argued that the 1993 forfeiture of $460,000 linked to Tinubu involved a civil asset forfeiture rather than a criminal conviction. According to him, U.S. law clearly separates the…
Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo, has paid tribute to Professor Emeritus Ayo Bamgbose, Nigeria’s first Professor of Linguistics. The university described him as a leading scholar whose work transformed linguistics in Nigeria and across Africa. ACU announced his passing in a statement on Tuesday. Bamgbose died on July 25, 2026, at the age of 94….
The Federal Government has identified seven common mistakes that could cost Nigerians opportunities to secure public service jobs. The government urged applicants to follow official recruitment procedures and avoid falling victim to fraudsters. The Federal Character Commission (FCC) published the advice on its website on Tuesday as part of a public awareness campaign. Seven mistakes…
Former Department of State Services (DSS) Director Dennis Amachree has blamed the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari for Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. Amachree made the claims in his book, DSS@40: My Journey Behind the Shield. He argued that weak leadership, corruption and poor decisions allowed insurgency, banditry and kidnapping to spread. Amachree faults Buhari’s security…
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has criticised the 2027 presidential ambition of Nigeria Democratic Congress candidate Peter Obi. He described Obi’s promise to transform Nigeria within a single four-year term as unrealistic and driven by desperation. Oshiomhole made the remarks during an appearance on TVC‘s Beyond the Headlines. He spoke following Obi’s recent interview in which he…
The Emir of Potiskum, Alhaji Umaru Bubaram Ibn Wuriwa Bauya, has urged Nigerian leaders to adopt broader solutions to tackle insecurity, saying military operations alone cannot restore lasting peace. The traditional ruler also advised governments at all levels to confront poverty, injustice and other social problems that continue to fuel violence across the country. Emir…
The Federal Government has strongly condemned the recurring xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa. The government urged Pretoria to take urgent and concrete steps to end the violence. The condemnation comes as President Bola Tinubu declined to personally receive a special envoy from South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Instead, the…
The Senate has clarified that the controversial N50,000 fine for preaching inside commercial vehicles is not a new provision. It has been part of the Federal Road Safety Commission Act since 2007. The clarification follows widespread public outrage over the passage of the Federal Road Safety Corps (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The bill proposes a N50,000…
