The Senate has explained why the proposed state police framework excludes the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Lawmakers said Abuja does not have the constitutional structures that qualify Nigeria’s 36 states for state-controlled policing. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, Yemi Adaramodu, said the Federal Government directly administers the FCT. He added that…
Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has urged President Bola Tinubu to grant amnesty to people accused of looting public funds if they return the money within two years. The former Abia State governor said the move would help recover billions of naira allegedly hidden across the country. He added that the recovered funds…
Nigeria’s total public debt increased to N159.35 trillion as of March 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Debt Management Office (DMO). The report showed that the country’s debt grew by almost N10 trillion over the past year, mainly because of higher domestic borrowing. The DMO said total public debt rose by N9.96…
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tunji Disu has assured Nigerians that the Nigeria Police Force will remain professional, impartial and apolitical before, during and after the August 15 governorship election in Osun State. He said the force has no preferred candidate or political party. Instead, it will focus on protecting the credibility of the electoral process….
Afrobeats superstar Davido has stirred fresh reactions after saying he will involve United States President Donald Trump if anything goes wrong during the upcoming Osun State governorship election. The singer made the statement during a livestream with comedian and content creator Carter Efe. His comments have since sparked conversations across social media. During the livestream,…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised concerns over a suspicious credit into one of his private bank accounts. He said the incident suggests that unknown persons accessed his confidential banking details and raised fresh concerns about the safety of Nigerians’ financial information. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), disclosed the…
Afrobeats star Davido turned heads after making a dramatic appearance at the Osun State campaign rally. The singer climbed over a barricade to reach the stage, leaving supporters excited. The rally was held ahead of the August 15 governorship election, where Governor Ademola Adeleke is seeking another term. Videos from the event have since gone…
Singer Davido has reacted after Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, took a swipe at his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke. The exchange has quickly become one of the hottest talking points online. Fans are now debating the political drama across different social media platforms. The drama started on Thursday, August 6, during an All…
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s intervention in the freezing of the Osun State Government’s accounts. He argued that the President should have acted through the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) instead of directing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Falana maintained that although…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has cleared the Presidency of any involvement in the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). The anti-graft agency also recommended prosecuting the council’s promoter, Adeniyi Adeyemi, after investigators concluded that he allegedly used forged documents to operate the organisation. President Bola…
