The Unfilltered Reporting
Senator Lawan Demands Immediate Funding for Nigerian Military
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Senator Ahmed Lawan has called for increased funding and the prompt release of resources for Nigeria’s military. Speaking at a plenary session on March 12, 2026, he argued that security personnel cannot defeat rising insecurity without the proper tools. He warned that expecting success without financial support is completely unrealistic. […]
NAUTH Suspends Nursing Tuition Hike Following Student Protests
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Following student protests, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) management has suspended a massive tuition hike at its College of Nursing Sciences. Students marched at the hospital gates in Nnewi, Anambra State, after fees skyrocketed from N90,000 to N580,000. An internal memo initially justified the 544% increase as necessary […]
APC Hits 268 Seats as 12 Lawmakers Defect from Opposition Parties
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The All Progresdived Congress , APC membership in the House of Representatives has climbed to 268 following the defection of 12 lawmakers from the PDP, LP, and ADC. This move significantly strengthens the ruling party’s majority. Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas officially announced the shift during a plenary session. The defectors […]
FG Designates Ikom Dam as Strategic National Project to Boost Power, Flood Control
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Federal Government has designated the Ikom Multipurpose Dam as a strategic national project. This decision was finalized in Abuja by the Presidential Project Development Committee to boost renewable energy and control regional flooding. The initiative aims to optimize water resources while driving significant economic growth. To manage the […]
68% of Nigeria’s Power Plants Remained Idle in February, Says NERC
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The National Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC hss reported that 68% of Nigeria’s grid-connected power plants sat idle in February. This highlights severe ongoing challenges within the electricity industry, leaving the majority of the nation’s installed capacity unused. Of the 13,625MW total capacity, only 4,374MW was actually available for dispatch. […]
IMF, Senate Meet to Align on Tinubu’s Economic Reforms
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The International Monetary Fund, IMF is meeting with the Nigerian Senate to review the country’s economic outlook and President Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” reforms. This follows major shifts like fuel subsidy removal and exchange rate unification. The goal is to provide lawmakers with a technical assessment of Nigeria’s macroeconomic stability. […]
Dino Melaye Says Peter Obi Is Not Ready to Be Nigeria’s President in 2027
Former Senator Dino Melaye from Kogi West has shared his thoughts on Peter Obi, the past presidential candidate from the Labour Party. Melaye called Obi a great Nigerian and said he has a lot of respect for him. But he believes Obi is not the right person to lead the country right now. This came […]
Skip 2026 World Cup, Trump Tells Iran
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa President Donald Trump has warned the Iranian national football team to skip the 2026 World Cup for their own “life and safety. Despite the team being technically qualified, Trump stated on Truth Social that their presence is no longer appropriate given the current hostile climate. This marks a sharp […]
Banks in Nigeria Meet Capital Rules Ahead of Time
Nigeria’s banking sector is making good progress with new rules set by the Central Bank. Recently, 30 banks have already followed the guidelines for increasing their capital. This means they have raised enough money to meet the required levels. The deadline for all banks to do this is just 19 days away, but many have […]
Tanker Attacks and the Global Oil Crisis as U.S, Israel and Iran Conflict Rages
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa On March 12, 2026, the Safesea Vishnu and Zefyros were set ablaze by Iranian underwater drones near Iraq’s Basra terminal. This targeted strike on U.S. and Greek-owned vessels marks a sharp escalation in regional maritime warfare. The attack killed one crew member and forced the evacuation of dozens more as […]