ABUJA — A fresh dispute over the financial management of the Federal Capital Territory has emerged after Senator Ireti Kingibe alleged that FCT Minister Nyesom Wike incurred loans for Abuja without first obtaining the approval of the National Assembly. Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory in the Senate, made the allegation during an interview […]
The Federal Capital Territory may remain outside Nigeria’s emerging state police framework because Abuja does not have the constitutional institutions that define a state, the Senate has explained. The clarification comes as Nigeria moves towards a major restructuring of its policing system, with the National Assembly having already approved constitutional amendments designed to allow states […]
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Nigeria’s security challenges have once again taken center stage as the Northern Senators Forum (NSF) publicly endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s decision to expand the Nigerian Army by creating additional divisions and recruiting thousands of new personnel. While welcoming the initiative as a major step toward strengthening national security, the lawmakers emphasized that increasing troop numbers […]
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ABUJA, Nigeria — Fresh information from sources within the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised questions over public claims that some political parties complied with the commission’s original deadline for submitting National Assembly candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to multiple officials familiar with the process, no registered political party—including the ruling […]
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ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s House of Representatives has intensified its investigation into the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) after the Accountant-General of the Federation disclosed that a forged document allegedly bearing the authority of the State House was used to initiate official government processes for the organization. The latest development came during a […]
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Political defections have become one of the defining features of Nigeria’s democratic system, with elected officials frequently switching from one political party to another. From governors and lawmakers to local government officials, party migration has remained a recurring trend before elections and after major political developments. Although the Nigerian Constitution recognizes freedom of association, the […]
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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, has expressed confidence that the proposed establishment of state police across Nigeria could transform the country’s security architecture by bringing law enforcement closer to local communities and strengthening intelligence gathering. Speaking during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) while attending the United Nations Chiefs of […]
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A fresh controversy over Nigeria’s 2026 federal budget has intensified after the Senate declined to immediately investigate how more than ₦1.3 billion was allocated to the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC)—an entity reportedly disowned by the Presidency. The decision has fueled debate over transparency in Nigeria’s appropriation process, with lawmakers divided over whether […]
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The debate over transparency and public financial accountability has intensified after former Vice President Atiku Abubakar called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to either approve the long-awaited Federal Audit Service Bill or formally reject it in line with constitutional requirements. The statement comes at a time when questions surrounding public expenditure, institutional oversight and governance […]
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The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is facing renewed scrutiny following allegations surrounding the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), an agency the Presidency says was never legally created despite claims that it appeared in Nigeria’s federal budget. The controversy has expanded beyond questions over the authenticity of the council itself, with growing […]
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Peter Obi Questions Fiscal Transparency Following IMF Consultation Report Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has intensified his criticism of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, alleging that Nigeria is facing a deepening crisis of public finance management after citing findings from a recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) consultation report. In a statement released on […]
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Nigeria’s push for a major overhaul of its security system has reached a crucial stage as the Senate prepares to vote on a constitutional amendment that could pave the way for the creation of state police across the country. Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged all senators to be present during Wednesday’s plenary, stressing that […]
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Professor Dayo Faduyile of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared the winner of the Ondo South Senatorial District by-election after securing the highest number of votes in the keenly watched contest. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced Faduyile as the winner following the conclusion of the election process across the six local […]
