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President Bola Tinubu has approved the composition of the Nigerian contingent to the Nigeria–US Joint Working Group, a new bilateral platform designed to strengthen cooperation in addressing Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. The approval follows agreements reached during a recent high-level visit to Washington, D.C., by a Nigerian delegation led by the National Security Adviser […]
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, on Thursday presented a proposed ₦878 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly, emphasising infrastructure development, project continuity and tighter fiscal discipline. The 2026 Appropriation Bill allocates 65 percent to capital expenditure and 35 percent to recurrent expenditure, a distribution the governor said […]
The Oyo State government has moved to ease tensions in Ido Local Government after Governor Seyi Makinde approved a major adjustment to the Ibadan Circular Road project, restricting the acquisition corridor to 150 metres within the densely populated Ologuneru community. The decision marks a significant shift from the earlier 500-metre right-of-way that had triggered […]
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, is at the center of escalating controversy following remarks perceived by many as undermining Yorùbá traditions and history. His statements, which challenge the origins of the Yorùbá people and question long-established cultural practices, have drawn sharp criticism from traditional rulers, cultural groups, and religious organisations. In […]
In a strong demonstration of unity, the Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF) and the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC) jointly passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, praising his leadership and unwavering commitment to national stability as a Southern extraction president. The announcement was made during the forum hosted by Governor […]
A recent audit of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has uncovered nearly ₦2.7 billion in fraudulent payments, unexecuted contracts, and abandoned projects, raising serious concerns about corruption and financial mismanagement within the security institution. The findings were detailed in the 2022 Annual Report on Non‑Compliance and Internal Control Weaknesses issued by the Office of […]
Senator Aliyu Wamakko of Sokoto‑North has urged a review of the number of soldiers assigned to retired military generals, describing the current deployment as excessive. The senator made his remarks during a session at the National Assembly, which coincided with discussions over the recent directive to withdraw police protection from certain VIPs. While expressing concern […]
