FG, States, LGs Shared N118.8tn in Three Years, Yet Struggle to Meet Financial Obligations
By Bina Susan National News – Despite a sharp increase in government revenues since 2023, the Federal Government, states and local governments are reportedly struggling to meet key financial obligations, raising concerns over transparency, fiscal discipline and the impact of public spending on citizens’ welfare. According to findings by the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission […]
INEC, Parties Clash Over Candidates’ Upload Access Codes
By Rita Amaechi National News – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and several political parties are at odds over the issuance of access codes required for uploading candidates’ details ahead of the 2027 general elections, raising fresh concerns over the implementation of the electoral timetable. While INEC insists that the access codes have been released […]
Over 1.34 million Nigerians denied UK visas in 21 years — Report
By Our Correspondent National News – No fewer than 1.34 million Nigerians have been denied visas by the United Kingdom over the past 21 years, according to official data released by the UK Home Office. The figures, covering the period from 2005 to the first quarter of 2026, indicate that 1,344,595 Nigerian visa applications were rejected, […]
Obi, Kwankwaso lead NDC’s battle against deregistration
By Friday Temitope Eugenia National News – The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has intensified efforts to challenge the recent Federal High Court ruling that nullified its registration, with the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, national leader Seriake Dickson, former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso and other top officials leading consultations ahead of filing an appeal today. […]
State Police Bill Heads to State Assemblies as Constitutional Process Enters Final Stage
By Ahmed Yusuf, Abuja National News – The National Assembly is set to transmit the Constitution Alteration Bill seeking the establishment of state police to the 36 state Houses of Assembly this week, marking a major step in the constitutional process to decentralise policing in Nigeria. The move follows the Senate’s recent passage of the proposed […]