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Lagos Assembly plans to spend N55.4bn in 2026 on lawmakers’ quarters and beautification projects.
Only N16bn is allocated to community-based infrastructure interventions.
Budget reviews show a pattern of heavy spending on lawmakers’ welfare, vehicles, generators, and renovations despite wider public infrastructure challenges.
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Gunmen killed 13 people in an attack on Anwase Market in Kwande LGA, Benue State.
The assault followed another attack two days earlier in Abande community.
Community leaders warn of worsening insecurity as residents flee their homes amid repeated violence.
Gunmen suspected to...
Nigeria’s suicide crisis worsens as punitive laws fuel stigma and silence. Experts push to decriminalise suicide attempts and expand mental health care.
Lagos APC hails Tinubu’s presidential pardon of Herbert Macaulay and others, describing it as a compassionate step toward justice and reconciliation.
Peter Obi has called on INEC to verify all candidates’ certificates ahead of the 2027 elections, stressing that truth and accountability must define Nigeria’s democracy.
Students across Nigerian universities struggle to find affordable housing as rent rises and hostel shortages worsen, sparking concerns among parents and experts.
Nigerians and political parties outline reform expectations for INEC Chairman Amupitan, calling for credible elections, transparency, and stronger electoral reforms.