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Lagos Assembly Budgets N55.4bn for Lawmakers’ Quarters, Complex Beautification in 2026

KEY POINTS 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. The...

February 7, 2026

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Fresh Benue Attack Leaves 13 Dead as Gunmen Torch Market, Abduct Women

KEY POINTS 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...

February 7, 2026

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Minister Geoffrey Nnaji Resigns, DeniesForgery Allegations

Geoffrey Nnaji resigns from Tinubu’s cabinet, saying his decision is personal and not an admission of guilt amid forgery allegations.

October 8, 2025

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INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu Hands Over to Agbamuche-Mbu

Mahmood Yakubu resigns after ten years as INEC chairman, marking the end of a transformative decade of electoral reform in Nigeria.

October 8, 2025

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Tinubu Convenes Council Meetings to Tackle Rising Insecurity

Tinubu convenes Council of State and Police Council meetings to discuss Nigeria’s rising insecurity and key governance priorities.

October 7, 2025

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Soludo Questions INEC’s Plan to Limit Power on Result Review

Charles Soludo warns that INEC’s plan to limit its result review power could weaken accountability and stall Nigeria’s electoral progress.

October 7, 2025

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Akpoti-Uduaghan Set to Return After Six-Month Senate Suspension

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan returns to plenary after her six-month Senate suspension, amid legal tensions and criticism of the chamber’s leadership.

October 7, 2025

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Court Adjourns Uche Nnaji’s Suit Against UNN to November 10

Hearing stalls in Uche Nnaji certificate case as UNN fails to file a response. Court adjourns the matter to November 10.

October 6, 2025

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Bauchi Women Push Lawmakers to Pass Reserve Seats Bill

Over 36,000 women in Bauchi urge the National Assembly to pass the Reserve Seats Bill to boost women’s representation in politics.

October 6, 2025

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Kwara Governor Considers State Security to Tackle Insecurity

Governor AbdulRazaq considers a state security force to combat kidnapping and violent attacks across Kwara State.

October 4, 2025

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Ogunlesi’s GIP in Talks to Acquire AES in $40 Billion Power Deal

Adebayo Ogunlesi’s GIP is negotiating a $40 billion takeover of U.S. utility AES, as AI-driven power demand intensifies global infrastructure deals.

October 3, 2025

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Tinubu Calls for Productivity Push in Independence Day Speech

Tinubu urges Nigerians to produce more, backing reforms that he says will build a stronger, self-reliant economy despite current hardship.

October 1, 2025

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FG to Arraign Activist Sowore Over Social Media Post

FG will arraign activist Omoyele Sowore over a social media post critical of President Tinubu, citing cybercrimes law, with X and Meta also named in the case.

September 30, 2025

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