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Adelabu Quits as Power Minister to Chase Oyo Governorship Ambition

KEY POINTS Adebayo Adelabu has resigned as Minister of Power, effective April 30, 2026. He cited his intention to contest the Oyo State governorship and comply with electoral laws. His exit marks a significant development ahead of upcoming elections in the state. Nigeria’s Minister of...

FG, States, LGs Share ₦2.036 Trillion as Taiwo Oyedele Chairs First FAAC Meeting

KEY POINTS FG, states, and LGs received allocations from March 2026 revenue, with oil-producing states getting ₦120.759 billion derivation. The finance minister chaired his first FAAC meeting, marking another ₦2 trillion-plus distribution this year. Statutory revenue increased, but VAT and key oil-related revenues recorded...

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PDP Faction Plans Talks With Atiku And Peter Obi Ahead Of 2027 Elections

PDP aims to meet Atiku and Obi as part of efforts to challenge APC in 2027, despite internal party conflicts.

Heavy Taxes And Rising Debt Threaten Nigeria’s Stability, Labour Congress Warns

The Labour Congress warns that heavy taxes and rising debt are hurting workers and calls on government to rethink tax laws.

Bandits And Herders Kill Nine In Oyo And Benue As Police Rescue 76 Children In Kaduna

Deadly attacks in Oyo and Benue claim nine lives as police foil a kidnapping plot and rescue dozens of children.

ICPC Presses Ahead With Probe of Ex-NMDPRA Chief

Nigeria’s ICPC says it will continue probing former NMDPRA chief Farouk Ahmed despite the withdrawal of a petition that initially prompted the investigation.

Nigeria’s Private Sector Ends 2025 in Expansion, PMI Shows

Nigeria PMI stayed in expansion territory in December, showing sustained private sector growth as demand lifted orders, output and confidence toward the end of 2025.

US Will Require Nigerians to Post Visa Bonds

The US plans to require some Nigerian B1/B2 visa applicants to post bonds of up to $15,000 under new travel restrictions starting 2026.

Nigerian Court Grants Malami, Family ₦500 Million Bail

A Nigerian federal court granted Abdulaziz Malami and his family ₦500 million bail each, imposing strict conditions ahead of a February corruption trial.

Over 5 Million Nigerians Still Without Electricity Meters

More than five million Nigerians lack electricity meters, causing billing disputes and highlighting the slow pace of metering progress nationwide.

5 Forces That Will Shape Nigeria’s Direction In 2026

Nigeria’s path in 2026 will depend on the economy, politics, public mood and security as the country edges closer to 2027.

Oyo Suspends Monarch Over Illegal Mining, Ogun Cracks Down on Farmlands

Oyo suspends Oba Adefabi over illegal mining; Ogun stops mining in Ado-Odo to protect farmland and forests.

Rivers Political Feud Escalates as Wike-Aligned PDP Faction Issues Apology Ultimatum to APC Secretary

KEY POINTS A PDP faction loyal to Nyesom Wike has given APC National Secretary...

Atiku: No ADC Aspirant will Step Aside in 2027 Race

KEY POINTS Atiku says every ADC presidential aspirant will contest without pressure to withdraw. ...

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Adelabu Quits as Power Minister to Chase Oyo Governorship Ambition

KEY POINTS Adebayo Adelabu has resigned as Minister of Power, effective April 30, 2026. ...

FG, States, LGs Share ₦2.036 Trillion as Taiwo Oyedele Chairs First FAAC Meeting

KEY POINTS FG, states, and LGs received allocations from March 2026 revenue, with oil-producing...

Senate Orders Full Probe Into Boko Haram Attacks on Military Bases in Borno

KEY POINTS The Senate ordered a full military audit following deadly attacks on bases...

Court Orders DSS to Detain Six Suspects Over Alleged Terrorism in Abuja

KEY POINTS Six defendants were arraigned in Abuja on a 13-count charge of alleged...