National Assembly extends 2025 capital budget to December 31
The Senate has extended the implementation period for the capital component of the 2025 budget to December 31, 2026, giving federal ministries, departments and agencies three additional months to complete ongoing projects.
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24+ articles2027: Akpabio warns against AI-manipulated campaigns
The Senate President urged political actors to conduct peaceful campaigns, avoiding actions capable of dividing Nigerians along ethnic, religious or regional lines.
Tinubu transmits National Research, Development Fund Bill to Senate
Tinubu, in a letter addressed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, at plenary on Tuesday, said the bill sought to consolidate research financing and ensure more efficient utilisation of resources.
Civil Service Union honours Tinubu, Keyamo over workers’ welfare
Keyamo spoke in Abuja on Monday while receiving the Nigeria Civil Service Union’s (NCSU) Shield Award on behalf of Tinubu as part of activities marking the union’s 114th anniversary.
Political influence weakening Nigeria’s anti-corruption fight - Emir Sanusi
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called for stronger institutions and better enforcement of existing laws to tackle corruption and unexplained wealth in Nigeria.
Nigeria @66: Kaduna govt hails Tinubu administration’s interventions
The Kaduna State Government says Tinubu administration interventions in infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture and security have significantly impacted the people of the state.
Europe trip: AAC drags Tinubu, NASS, attorney general to court
The African Action Congress (AAC) has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to determine whether President Bola Tinubu complied with the constitutional requirements governing presidential absence from Nigeria during his ongoing Europe trip.
Kogi Central primary election: FHC fixes November 19 for judgment
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed November 19, 2026, for judgment in a suit challenging the APC primary that produced Yahaya Bello as its Kogi Central senatorial candidate.
UN Secretary-General race: Shettima meets Costa Rican candidate, discusses reforms
Before returning to Nigeria, Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima met with the Costa Rican candidate for the position of the United Nations Secretary-General, Rebeca Grynspan.
Shettima, Dutch Queen discuss financial inclusion
Nigeria and the Netherlands have agreed to strengthen cooperation on financial inclusion, with the Dutch government offering to share its expertise in financial health.
Rivers Assembly endorses state police bill
The Rivers House of Assembly on Monday endorsed the Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, seeking to provide a constitutional framework for establishing State Police Services.
Show what existing loans built before fresh $1.5bn debt, Atiku tells Tinubu
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has demanded that the Federal Government publish details of projects financed with existing loans before proceeding with its plan to borrow another $1.5bn from the World Bank.
2027: Parties must submit registers 21 days before primaries, says SAN
Political parties preparing for future primaries, congresses and conventions must submit their membership registers to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at least 21 days before the scheduled exercises, following the Supreme Court’s restoration of the relevant provisions of the Electoral Act 2026.
Independence Day: Makinde urges optimism, says economic challenges will ease
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has called on Nigerians to remain optimistic about the country’s economic prospects, expressing confidence that the current economic challenges will ease in the coming months.
I was misled —Kenneth Okonkwo makes U-turn on Peter Obi's debt record
Former Nollywood actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo has said he can no longer defend presidential candidate Peter Obi against claims that he left Anambra State Government in debt.
2027: Atiku, ADC amend suit on Tinubu eligibility as court adjourns to Oct 13
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned till October 13, 2026, for the hearing of a motion to amend the originating summons in the suit filed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress against President Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress, and the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Court hears Atiku’s motion seeking to amend suit against Tinubu, APC
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday fixed Oct. 13 for the hearing of an application filed by Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), seeking to amend his suit against President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC).
My comment on Lagos traffic taken out of context — Hamzat
Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has clarified his remarks on traffic in the state, saying parts of his speech were taken out of context amid criticism from Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour and others.
67,512 Nigerians benefited from ₦46.95bn NCGC loans — Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that the National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC) has helped unlock ₦46.95 billion in loans for Nigerians in its first year of operations.
Shettima returns to Nigeria after leading delegation at UNGA 81
Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States.
Losing South-West won’t decide presidency – Ex-Osun Senator Adeyeye
Former Osun Central senator Olusola Adeyeye has based his assessment on APC unity in the South-West, while also arguing that even a poor showing in the region would not necessarily prevent a presidential candidate from winning nationally.
UNGA: Security Council exclusion of Africa subverts global governance legitimacy, says Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Africa’s continued exclusion from permanent membership of the United Nations (UN) Security Council undermines the fairness and legitimacy of the global governance system.
APC wins all 17 LGAs in Yobe
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won all 17 chairmanship seats in Saturday’s local government elections in Yobe State, according to results declared by the Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission.
FCT police hunt one-way driver who triggered Abuja gas explosion
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has launched a search for the driver of an unregistered Toyota 4Runner Jeep whose alleged violation of a one-way traffic rule triggered a gas explosion at Byazhin in Abuja.
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