Atiku’s Son Defects to APC, Vows to Mobilise Support for Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election
Atiku’s son defects to APC, pledges nationwide mobilisation for Tinubu’s 2027 re-election as political realignments intensify.
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INEC Proposes ₦873.8 Billion Budget for 2027 General Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled a projected budget of ₦873,778,401,602.08 for the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, presented the proposal to the National Assembly Joint Committee on Electoral Matters alongside the Commission’s separate ₦171 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year. Financial Breakdown The multi-billion naira estimate is categorized into five primary…
Kano Governor Yusuf’s APC Defection Talks Stall Over 2027 Ticket Demand
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf’s planned defection to APC stalls as party resists his demand for an automatic 2027 ticket.
Kolo Muani, Odobert Set for Frankfurt Clash After Minor Car Accident — Frank
Tottenham Hotspur forwards Randal Kolo Muani and Wilson Odobert are expected to be available for Wednesday’s Champions League fixture against Eintracht Frankfurt, despite being involved in a minor car accident. Spurs manager Thomas Frank confirmed on Tuesday that the incident caused a brief delay in their travel plans but resulted in no injuries, easing concerns…
Tinubu Backs Security Chief as El-Rufai Faces “Cybercrime” Charges
Forget Netflix—Nigerian politics just turned into a high-stakes spy thriller. While President Bola Tinubu is publicly cheering on his top security boss, Nuhu Ribadu, a massive legal war has broken out behind the scenes involving secret recordings, “illegal” hacking, and a former governor now facing serious charges in court. The Big Endorsement On Monday, President Tinubu traveled to…
FG Raises ₦501bn Genco Bond as Nigeria Battles Fresh National Grid Failure
The Federal Government has successfully issued a ₦501 billion inaugural bond to settle legacy debts owed to power generation companies (Gencos) under the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme (PPSDRP), recording 100 per cent subscription from pension funds, banks and asset managers. The landmark financing move comes amid renewed concerns over grid stability after Nigeria…
NLC Defies Court Order, Directs FCT Unions to Sustain Strike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has ordered its affiliate unions in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to continue the ongoing strike by workers of the FCT Administration, openly defying a court order directing the suspension of the industrial action. In a circular issued on January 27, 2026, the labour centre urged workers to intensify the…
Voting Goes Digital: Why the 2027 Election Price Tag is So High
Think of this as the “price tag” for Nigeria’s next big democratic event. Basically, the people in charge of voting (INEC) just went to the government and said, “Here is how much money we need to make sure everyone can vote in 2027.” Here is the breakdown of the ₦874 Billion plan in simple terms: 1. Where…
NELFUND Loan Repayment Tied to Graduates’ Monthly Earnings
Graduates who benefited from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) will have their loan repayments linked to their earnings, with monthly deductions limited to 10 per cent of their gross income. The arrangement is provided under the Students Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act, 2024, which established NELFUND to provide financial assistance to Nigerians pursuing…
EFCC Tenders Fresh Bank Records in ₦110.4bn Fraud Trial of Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello
EFCC submits fresh Zenith Bank documents as ₦110.4bn fraud trial of ex-Kogi governor Yahaya Bello continues in Abuja.