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Sharia Council raises alarm over rising insecurity, urges FG to act

The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria has raised alarm over worsening insecurity, urging the Federal Government to take urgent, decisive steps against killings, kidnappings and banditry.

Nigeria’s economic reforms working but poverty increasing, says IMF

The IMF says reforms have strengthened Nigeria's economy and built resilience, but warns more than 60 percent of Nigerians now live in poverty amid rising food insecurity.

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ADC Gains 10 Lawmakers as Wave of Defections Rocks House of Representatives Ahead of 2027

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ALGON pledges Renewed Hope Agenda push across Nigeria

ALGON Acting National President Iliyasu Zakari pledged full grassroots implementation of Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda at his inauguration in Abuja on Monday.

Kwankwaso Resigns From NNPP

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Akpabio tells Tinubu: Nigeria hasn’t seen your best yet

Senate President Godswill Akpabio told the APC National Convention Friday that Nigerians are yet to see the best of President Tinubu despite significant milestones achieved amid economic difficulties.

OYSIEC visits INEC to prepare for December LG elections

Oyo State's electoral commission has formally notified INEC of a December 29 local government election date and requested collaboration on voter registers and electoral materials.

Governors split on state police as insecurity mounts across Nigeria

Nigerian governors are sharply divided over state police, with most states backing the proposal and a minority warning it could become a tool of political repression.

Tinubu returns to Nigeria after historic UK state visit

President Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu returned to Nigeria Friday after a two-day UK state visit that produced a £746 million port deal and new migration and export agreements.

Tinubu speaks at Windsor Castle in historic Nigeria-UK first

President Bola Tinubu addressed a state banquet at Windsor Castle Tuesday, becoming the first Nigerian leader to speak there while calling for stronger Nigeria-UK ties on security and trade.

Tinubu mobilises 98,000 canvassers across Ondo for 2027

President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Ambassadors has launched in Ondo State, targeting 25 paid canvassers per polling unit to mobilise grassroots support for the 2027 presidential election.

Middle Belt group urges Goodluck Jonathan to run in 2027

A Middle Belt civic group has called on former President Goodluck Jonathan to return to national leadership in 2027, citing worsening poverty, hunger, and insecurity.

Rivers Senator Ipalibo Banigo Defects to APC, Blames PDP’s Internal Crisis

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Sharia Council raises alarm over rising insecurity, urges FG to act

The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria has raised alarm over worsening insecurity, urging the Federal Government to take urgent, decisive steps against killings, kidnappings and banditry.

Nigeria’s economic reforms working but poverty increasing, says IMF

The IMF says reforms have strengthened Nigeria's economy and built resilience, but warns more than 60 percent of Nigerians now live in poverty amid rising food insecurity.

Nigeria is moving in the right direction, FG says as it defends Tinubu’s reforms

The Federal Government says Nigeria is steadily emerging from economic fragility, defending President Tinubu's reforms with GDP growth, over one million student loan beneficiaries and anti-graft gains.

Senate queries SEDC over N153m spent on Abuja office rent

The Senate has queried the South East Development Commission over N153m allegedly spent renting an Abuja office, demanding a full account of funds from its 2025 budget.