Funding Shortfall Puts 2027 Election Preparations at Risk — INEC
With less than three weeks to the statutory deadline for the release of election funds, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is yet to receive the budgetary allocation required to commence full preparations for the 2027 general elections, raising concerns about the commission’s readiness. The funding challenge comes as INEC announced plans to conduct mock […]
FG Moves to Review Minimum Wage as Living Costs Soar
The Federal Government has indicated that it will review the national minimum wage when due, acknowledging that the current ₦70,000 benchmark no longer reflects prevailing economic realities. Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed this at the Good Governance Summit 2026, organised by Working People United in Abuja under the theme, “Policies […]
Gov. Zulum Closes Bama IDP Camp in Resettlement Push
Babagana Umara Zulum has ordered the immediate closure of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Bama, marking another phase of Borno State’s post-insurgency recovery and resettlement programme. The governor announced the decision on Thursday during an assessment visit to the Government Secondary School IDP camp in Gwoza, stating that the Bama facility—the largest displacement […]
FG Concessions Enugu Airport Under PPP Deal
The Federal Government has officially concessioned the Akanu Ibiam International Airport to Aero Alliance Limited under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement, marking another milestone in efforts to expand private-sector participation in Nigeria’s aviation industry. The concession agreement was signed on Thursday by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, during a ceremony at […]
Tinubu Vows to Crush Banditry, Rescue Oyo Kidnap Victims
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to eliminate banditry, kidnapping, and other violent crimes across the country, assuring Nigerians that every available measure is being deployed to secure the safe rescue of abducted victims in Oyo State. Speaking through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, during the inauguration […]
State Police Alone Won’t End Insecurity — Falana
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has warned that establishing state police will not resolve Nigeria’s insecurity unless governments also tackle poverty, unemployment, and other socio-economic factors driving crime. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Falana argued that the country’s security debate has focused too heavily on policing structures while neglecting the underlying social conditions that fuel […]
Trump Weighs In on Britain’s Political Transition, Questions Burnham’s Energy Stance
President Donald Trump has commented on Britain’s changing political landscape, saying he knows little about Andy Burnham, who is widely expected to become the United Kingdom’s next prime minister. Speaking late Wednesday, Trump described Burnham as “a mayor of a town” and characterized him as “extremely liberal,” while suggesting he would be unlikely to support […]
Inflation Report in Focus as Markets Watch for Clues on Interest Rates
Investors and policymakers are closely watching the release of the latest U.S. inflation data, which is expected to provide fresh insight into whether price pressures accelerated in May and how persistent affordability challenges remain for American consumers. Economists on Wall Street anticipate that the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index—the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of […]
Powerful Earthquakes Devastate Venezuela, Leaving Dozens Dead and Hundreds Injured
Dozens of people have been killed and hundreds more injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela’s coast on Wednesday evening, triggering widespread destruction and prompting an extensive emergency response. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said in a televised address that rescue teams were working through the night to locate survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings. The first […]
Akpabio Swears In Four New Senators After Bye-Elections
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has inaugurated four newly elected senators who emerged victorious in recent bye-elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), restoring the Senate to its full constitutional strength of 109 members. The new lawmakers are Olaka Nwogu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Danladi Envulu-Anza of the All Progressives Congress (APC), […]
