Finance Minister Defends Debt Figures, Says Public Borrowing Has Been Misrepresented.
Questions over Nigeria’s rising public debt took centre stage at the Senate on Monday as the Federal Government sought to clarify claims that the Tinubu administration had borrowed about ₦80…
Borno Education Summit Pushes for Stronger School Safety After Fresh Student Abductions.
School safety has taken centre stage in Borno State following renewed attacks on educational institutions, with stakeholders calling for urgent reforms to protect pupils and teachers after the abduction of…
Group Seeks Greater Transparency as Calls Grow for Independent Probe into Mary Habila’s Death.
Calls for greater institutional transparency have intensified following the death of 26-year-old Mary Habila, with the Northern Youth Assembly of Nigeria (NYAN) urging authorities to ensure that investigations into the…
US Aid to Nigeria Faces New Conditions Over Religious Violence Concerns.
The future of United States assistance to Nigeria could depend on fresh accountability measures after the US House of Representatives approved a spending bill that proposes suspending foreign aid to…
APGA Prioritises Legislative Contests, Backs Tinubu for 2027 Presidency.
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) says it is concentrating its efforts on legislative elections ahead of the 2027 general election after deciding not to nominate a presidential candidate. Party…
Reps Promise Strong Safeguards Against Abuse in Proposed State Police System.
The House of Representatives has pledged that the proposed state police structure will include safeguards to prevent governors from using security agencies for political purposes. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja,…
Senator Faduyile felicitates Ondo Governor’s wife over birthday
Senator Faduyile felicitates Ondo Governor’s wife over birthday By Steve Ovirih. Ondo South Senator, Prof.Dayo Faduyile,OON, has felicitated Ondo State Governor’s wife,Mrs.Oluwaseun Esther Aiyedatiwa as she…
NCDC Urges Vigilance as Lassa Fever Cases Rise Across Four States.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) is urging Nigerians to strengthen preventive measures after confirming 31 new cases of Lassa fever in four states during Epidemiological Week…
Court Affirms Teachers’ Retirement Protection, Voids FG’s Eight-Year Director Tenure Policy.
The National Industrial Court has reinforced the legal protections granted to teachers and education officers, ruling that the Federal Government cannot compel them to retire after serving eight years as…
INEC Stands by ADC Candidate List as Leadership Dispute Deepens.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed that it will recognise only the candidates submitted by the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) headed by Senator David Mark,…
