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Obasanjo says 13% derivation is only a start for oil-producing states

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo says the 13% derivation is only a starting point for oil producing states, as Bayelsa governor Douye Diri calls it inadequate.

Nigeria spent N7.7 trillion on debt interest in six months, 124% of its revenue, World Bank says

Nigeria spent N7.7 trillion on interest in the first half of 2026, equal to 124.2% of its N6.2 trillion revenue, according to the World Bank.

Reform Calls Grow as Amupitan Takes Charge of INEC

Nigerians and political parties outline reform expectations for INEC Chairman Amupitan, calling for credible elections, transparency, and stronger electoral reforms.

Activists Warn Nigeria Against Drifting Toward One-Party State

Nigerian activists urge citizens to resist the drift toward a one-party state and protect the democracy and political pluralism in Nigeria.

NASS to Support Tinubu, Emergency Rule in Rivers

KEY POINTS Emergency rule in Rivers will receive National Assembly backing to defend democracy. ...

Ahead of Elections, Jonathan leads West African Elders forum to Ghana

On a mission to observe Ghana's December election, WAEF leader EF Goodluck Jonathan encourages Ghanaians to maintain peace, democracy and transparency, describing the country as a model for the continent.

Adegboruwa Criticizes Tinubu’s Speech, Calls for Democratic Reforms

Adegboruwa criticizes Tinubu's Democracy Day speech for lacking substance, calling for urgent democratic reforms in Nigeria.

Nigerian Police Restrict Movement for Bye-Elections

The Nigerian police have announced a restriction of all forms of vehicular movement on...

Gombe State Sets Date for Local Government Polls

Gombe State, Nigeria - The people of Gombe State will have the opportunity to...

Nigerian Bye-Elections: What You Need to Know

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list and personal details...

APC vs PDP: Atiku Warns of Threat to Nigeria’s Democracy 

Former Vice President and PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the ruling APC...

Tinubu, Scholz Talk Security, Economic Ties in Bilateral Meet

President Bola Tinubu assured German Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Nigeria's dedication to transformative governance...

Peter Obi Warns of Nigeria’s Potential Departure from Democracy

In light of the recent International Democracy Day celebrations, the Labour Party’s Presidential candidate...

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Obasanjo says 13% derivation is only a start for oil-producing states

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo says the 13% derivation is only a starting point for oil producing states, as Bayelsa governor Douye Diri calls it inadequate.

Nigeria spent N7.7 trillion on debt interest in six months, 124% of its revenue, World Bank says

Nigeria spent N7.7 trillion on interest in the first half of 2026, equal to 124.2% of its N6.2 trillion revenue, according to the World Bank.

Nigeria opens 2026 licensing round with 40 oil blocks as output hits 1.82 million barrels a day

Nigeria has launched its 2026 oil licensing round, offering 40 blocks across land, shallow water and deepwater, as crude and condensate output rises to 1.82 million barrels a day.

“Even a pregnant woman suffers”: Ogun’s Oke Sefu residents beg Gov. Abiodun to fix flooded, pothole-ridden road

Residents of Oke Sefu community in Ibafo, Ogun State, are appealing to the state government to repair a flooded, pothole-ridden access road that has disrupted livelihoods.