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Nigeria: Abuja land grabbing saga continues as Wike threatens to prosecute developer
Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed Alhaji Kabiru Sahara as culprit in the ongoing land grabbing saga in Abuja, including encroachment on lands allocated to foreign countries to build their embassies. The development has led to Wike ordering arrest of Kabiru Sahara and the…
Read More »Troops Foil Coordinated ISWAP Attacks in Njimtilo, Baga, Buratai, Damboa
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have demonstrated superior combat strength and tactical dominance, successfully repelling coordinated terrorist attacks by ISWAP fighters on multiple military positions in Njimtilo, Baga, Buratai, and Damboa, the military said. The military in a statement on Tuesday by the Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task…
Read More »Tinubu Directs all Political Appointees Eyeing 2027 Polls to Step Down by March 31
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has directed all political appointees under his administration who intend to contest elective offices in the forthcoming 2027 general elections to resign their appointments on or before March 31, 2026. The directive is pursuant to the provisions of Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026,…
Read More »Nigeria: FG, States, LGs share N1.894trn revenue for February 2026
The Federal Government of Nigeria, States, and Local Government Councils (LGs) received a combined N1.894 trillion from the Federation Account for February 2026, highlighting sustained revenue inflows amid ongoing economic recovery. The February largesse will cover 76 percent of the nation’s allocation for health in its 2026 budget. The disbursement,…
Read More »Nigeria’s financial sector face tougher compliance as CBN issues new IP rules
Nigeria’s push toward a more robust digital financial ecosystem has entered a new phase as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued additional operational guidance for instant payment transactions. Under the new framework, which takes effect on July 1, 2026, customers will be able to adjust their instant payment transaction…
Read More »Court bars Aiyedatiwa from vying for another term
A Federal High Court, Akure Division, on Thursday barred Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State from vying for another term in office. The court ruled that allowing the governor to contest again would go contrary to the constitutional provision on tenure. Justice Toyin Adegoke, in her judgment, said that the…
Read More »Nigeria risks missing oil windfall as Navy uncovers 17,500 Litres of stolen crude
Nigeria, Africa’s leading oil exporter, shipping approximately 2.3 million barrels of oil per day, might miss out in the oil windfall triggered by the ongoing US-Iran war, if oil theft in its creeks is not checked. Recent operations by the Nigerian Navy in the Niger Delta revealed four dug-out pits…
Read More »Nigeria posts positive trade balance of ₦1.7trn in Q4 2025 despite crude export slump
Nigeria, projected to become Africa’s third-largest economy in 2026, with a GDP of $334 billion closed fourth quarter (Q4) 2025 with a positive merchandise trade balance of ₦1,712.48 billion, signaling resilience in its external sector despite a notable drop in crude oil exports, as China leads imports and the Netherlands…
Read More »FG approves 40% allowance raise for ASUU
The Federal Government of Nigeria has begun implementing key welfare components of its renegotiated agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, in a directive issued to Vice-Chancellors of federal universities on Monday, announced a 40 per cent increase in the Consolidated…
Read More »Senate acted within its powers to suspend Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan – Appeal Court
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday ruled that the Senate acted within its constitutional and procedural powers in suspending Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, affirming that the disciplinary action did not violate her parliamentary privilege or fundamental rights. Akpoti- Uduaghan represents Kogi Central Senatorial District. Delivering judgment in an appeal…
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