The Senate has approved a ₦50 million donation for the families of two teachers and three soldiers killed during the Oyo school abduction. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the intervention during Wednesday’s plenary. He described the victims’ deaths as painful sacrifices in Nigeria’s fight against insecurity. The decision came a day after the Senate commended…
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said he may not seek the presidency after the 2027 general election. The former Anambra State governor cited Nigeria’s zoning arrangement and his age as the main reasons. He said both factors make another presidential bid after 2027 unlikely. Obi made the remarks…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has defended the cordial relationship between the National Assembly and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He said constructive cooperation between both arms of government serves the national interest and should not be mistaken for a surrender of the legislature’s constitutional independence. Akpabio spoke on Tuesday at the opening of the 2026 National…
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has inaugurated a Ministerial Advisory Committee (MAC) to strengthen Nigeria’s fiscal and macroeconomic reforms. The committee will provide independent advice to government and help ensure that economic policies translate into tangible improvements in the lives of Nigerians. Oyedele inaugurated the committee in…
The Federal Government has unveiled a new housing programme that will deliver about 160,000 affordable homes across Nigeria. The initiative targets low-income earners and workers in the informal sector. The programme, known as the Fiscal Mass Social Housing Scheme, will provide 200 housing units in each of Nigeria’s 774 local government areas. Government officials say…
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claims to be the Director-General of the alleged Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). The arrest followed a bench warrant issued by a Federal High Court in Abuja after he failed to appear for arraignment over alleged conspiracy, forgery and impersonation. Justice Mohammed Umar issued the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for improved funding and better staff welfare as preparations for the 2027 general election gather pace. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, raised the concerns during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, in Abuja. He…
Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has called for an independent investigation into fresh allegations involving President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila. Atiku made the demand in a statement issued by the Atiku Media Office in Abuja on Tuesday. He argued that authorities should not ignore corruption allegations involving…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the arrest of Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claims to be the Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). The order followed his failure to appear for arraignment over alleged forgery, fraud and impersonation. Justice Mohammed Umar issued the warrant on Tuesday after Adeyemi failed to appear…
Patron of the City Boy Movement, Seyi Tinubu, says the organisation has grown beyond its role as a campaign platform. According to him, it has evolved into a nationwide movement committed to national development and citizen engagement. He spoke at the opening dinner of the City Boy Movement National Retreat held at the State House…
