INEC Ends Nationwide Voter Registration Amid Concerns Over 2027 Election Readiness The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has concluded its nationwide Continuous Voter Registration CVR exercise despite calls from opposition political parties and civil society organisations for an extension, citing concerns over technical glitches, access challenges and preparations for the 2027 general elections. INEC maintained […]

Analysis Faults Tinubu’s Budgeting Process Over Transparency, Fiscal Discipline An analysis of Nigeria’s public finance system has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s budgeting process, alleging that repeated budget revisions, overlapping budget implementation, and weakened fiscal discipline are undermining transparency, accountability, and legislative oversight. The report argued that the increasing practice of extending and revising national budgets […]

No Kobo Spent on PFIPC Budget, Budget Office Tells Reps The Federal Government has told the House of Representatives that no money has been spent from the budget allocated to the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council PFIPC, following claims that the council’s accounts had not received any inflows or remittances. The clarification came during […]

NAFDAC Begins Nationwide Crackdown on Banned Sachet and Small PET Bottle Alcohol The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC has commenced a nationwide enforcement exercise to remove alcoholic drinks packaged in sachets and PET bottles below 200ml from the Nigerian market. The move reinforces the Federal Government’s ban on the production, […]

Tinubu Declares Nigeria Has Entered Golden Era, Praises Governors for Supporting Economic Reforms President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria has entered a “golden era” of economic transformation, commending state governors for embracing the reforms introduced by his administration. The President said the cooperation between the Federal Government and state governments has been critical to […]

FG Partners Enugu to Drive Industrial Growth and Attract Investment The Federal Government has strengthened its partnership with the Enugu State Government as part of efforts to promote industrial development, expand investment opportunities and accelerate economic growth in the South-East region. The collaboration is aimed at creating a stronger investment environment through improved infrastructure, support […]

Nigeria Begins Training of First Batch of Smart Meter Installers to Accelerate Electricity Reform The Federal Government has commenced the training of the first batch of smart meter installers as part of efforts to fast-track nationwide smart meter deployment and improve transparency in Nigeria’s electricity sector. The initiative, launched under the government’s power sector reform […]

Nigeria Gaining Global Recognition Through Reforms, Tinubu Says President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria is receiving increased international recognition as a result of the reforms introduced by his administration, describing the country’s economic transformation efforts as evidence of renewed confidence in its future. The President stated that the government’s policies were aimed at repositioning Nigeria […]

CAN Opposes Proposed Ban on Preaching in Commercial Vehicles, Cites Constitutional Rights The Christian Association of Nigeria CAN, South-West region, has opposed the proposed ban on preaching inside commercial vehicles, arguing that the measure could infringe on Nigerians’ constitutional rights to freedom of religion and expression. The group called for a review of the legislation […]

Presidency Accuses Atiku of Undermining Nigeria with U.S. Anti Tinubu Lobbying The Presidency has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of undermining Nigeria’s sovereignty by allegedly lobbying officials in the United States against President Bola Tinubu, escalating political tensions ahead of the 2027 general elections. The allegations were made in a statement by the President’s […]

House Passes Landmark State Police Bill, Moves to Decentralise Nigeria’s Policing System The House of Representatives has passed a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish State Police Services, marking the most significant legislative step yet towards decentralising Nigeria’s policing system after years of national debate over security reforms. The bill, titled the Constitution of the […]

South-East’s Tertiary Healthcare System Nears Breaking Point as Infrastructure Crisis Deepens Nigeria’s South-East is facing a worsening tertiary healthcare crisis, with teaching hospitals increasingly overwhelmed by the collapse of primary and secondary healthcare services, deteriorating infrastructure, chronic underfunding, and a shortage of medical personnel. The situation is stretching the region’s referral hospitals beyond capacity and […]

Timi Frank challenges Tinubu over alleged Trump endorsement, demands release of letter Former All Progressives Congress APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Timi Frank, has dismissed claims that United States President Donald Trump endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s administration, describing the reported correspondence from Trump as a routine diplomatic communication rather than political backing. Timi Frank […]

UN Warns 309 Million Africans Are Hungry as Conflict and Climate Risks Threaten Food Security A new United Nations report has revealed that an estimated 309 million people in Africa are currently facing hunger, despite a third consecutive year of global progress in reducing food insecurity. The report also found that nearly 67 per cent […]

Fire Guts Section of Commercial Building in Lagos’ Akowonjo Area A fire outbreak has destroyed part of a commercial building in the Akowonjo area of Lagos State, with emergency responders successfully containing the blaze. The incident occurred at a commercial store around Jimoh Bus Stop, Egbeda-Akowonjo, with footage shared on social media showing thick smoke […]

Senate Suspends Consideration of Nigerian Coast Guard Bill Over Security Role Concerns The Senate has suspended further consideration of the Nigerian Coast Guard Bill following concerns that the proposed agency could overlap with the responsibilities of existing maritime security institutions. Lawmakers raised questions over possible duplication of duties among agencies already involved in protecting Nigeria’s […]

Power Force Programme to Train 5,000 Young Nigerians for Opportunities in Electricity Sector The official launch of Power Force, a skills development programme designed to equip 5,000 young Nigerians with practical technical skills for the electricity sector, has commenced as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s power industry. The initiative aims to prepare young […]

Tuggar Supporters Back Mohammed Abubakar for 2027 Bauchi Governorship Race, Deny Defection Supporters of Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar have endorsed former Bauchi State Governor Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar ahead of the 2027 governorship election, while dismissing reports that they are planning to leave the All Progressives Congress. The development marks a shift in the political dynamics […]

Court Sentences Three Oriire Abduction Suspects to Life Imprisonment The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced three suspects linked to the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State to life imprisonment. The court’s decision followed the prosecution of the suspects over their involvement in the kidnapping incident, which […]

Dangote Refinery Resumes Naira Sales of Petrol, Raises Ex-Depot Price to ₦1,215/Litre Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed the sale of Premium Motor Spirit PMS, popularly known as petrol, in naira, while increasing its ex-depot price by ₦140 to ₦1,215 per litre nationwide. The development marks a return to local currency transactions after the refinery had […]

Political Parties Raise Concerns Over Electoral Integrity Ahead of Osun Governorship Election The Concerned Leadership of Political Parties, a coalition comprising the Action People’s Party APP, Young Progressives Party YPP, Peoples Redemption Party PRP, Liberation Peoples Party LPP and other political parties, has expressed concerns over the integrity of the forthcoming Osun State governorship election. […]

UN Raises Alarm Over Terror Groups’ Use of Drones, Encryption and Cryptocurrency in Northern Nigeria, Sahel The United Nations has warned that terrorist organisations operating in Northern Nigeria and the wider Sahel region are increasingly adopting advanced technologies, including drones, encrypted communication platforms and cryptocurrencies, to strengthen their operations and evade security measures. The UN […]

60km Odolu–Ogale–Enugu Road Upgrade Set to Boost Connectivity in Kogi East The ongoing construction of the 60-kilometre Odolu–Ogale–Enugu Road in Kogi East has received attention during the Renewed Hope National Media Tour, with officials inspecting the infrastructure project at Ottutulu Community in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. The road project, currently under construction, […]

PAAU Anyigba Receives ₦3.7bn TETFund Infrastructure Boost Under Renewed Hope Agenda Prince Abubakar Audu University PAAU, Anyigba, Kogi State, has received major infrastructure investments through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund TETFund aimed at strengthening academic, healthcare and administrative facilities in the institution. The Renewed Hope Ambassadors, during the North Central leg of the Renewed Hope […]