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Atiku Abubakar says the latest U.S. Department of State Fiscal Transparency Report validates his long-standing criticism of the Tinubu administration's handling of Nigeria's public finances. The report accused the Federal Government of failing to provide comprehensive budget information,...

Federal Government launches a ₦1.1 trillion FGN bond offer through the Debt Management Office (DMO) to raise long-term domestic financing. Three bond re-openings with coupon rates of 22.60%, 16.2499% and 15.45% will be auctioned on August 17, with...

Customs operatives intercepted two live lion cubs hidden inside crates at Abuja airport while they were being transported for illegal export to Congo-Brazzaville. Three suspects, including the alleged owner of the cubs, the vehicle driver and a Customs...

Olukoyede warns that internet fraud offers only temporary riches but often ends in arrest, prosecution, imprisonment and the forfeiture of illegally acquired assets, destroying the future of young offenders. The EFCC chairman identifies peer pressure and the obsession...

SSG Prince Enobong Uwah said Governor Umo Eno’s projects, appointments, and opportunities for Uyo residents will secure stronger support and bigger votes in 2027 for both Eno and President Tinubu. He urged political stakeholders in Uyo to remain...

Fubara dismisses reports of a fresh budget showdown, insisting there is no disagreement between the Rivers State Executive and the House of Assembly over the 2026 Appropriation Bill. Governor says the 2026 budget is progressing through due legislative process, expressing...

Peter Obi urges INEC, security agencies and political actors to ensure the August 15 Osun governorship election is decided by ballots, not violence. NDC leader calls on security agencies to remain loyal to the Constitution, insisting every voter...

IGP declares all mob killings murder cases, orders nationwide manhunt and prosecution of every identifiable participant without exception. Warns that filming, sharing videos, inciting attacks, mobilising crowds or obstructing police during jungle justice could attract homicide-related charges. Directs...

The Federal Government approved tax waivers for nearly 4,000 electric vehicles imported into Nigeria in the first half of 2026. Nigeria is pushing electric mobility towards its 2050 target despite unreliable electricity and only about 48 public charging...

Former Airtel Africa chief Segun Ogunsanya joins Vodacom Group as an independent non-executive director. Group Chairman Saki Macozoma will retire in July 2027 after a decade of leading the board. Lead Independent Director Khumo Shuenyane steps up as...