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Amupitan seeks N873 billion funding for INEC ahead of 2027 general elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has requested N873.78 billion to conduct the 2027 general elections, warning that insufficient funding could derail preparations for the polls. INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan made the appeal on Thursday while presenting the commission’s 2026 budget proposal and projected cost for the 2027 elections before the National Assembly joint committee on electoral matters in Abuja,…
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Senate committee to consider N125,000 election allowance for corps members
The Senate Committee on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has indicated it will consider a request by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for about N32 billion to increase allowances for corps members engaged in election duties to N125,000. According to a report by The Cable newspaper, the assurance came during a joint session of the National Assembly Committee…
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Senate questions accountant-general over unpaid contractors, poor capital budget releases
Senator Danjuma Goje (Gombe Central) on Thursday raised concerns over persistent complaints from contractors over unpaid executed projects, as the Senate Committee on Finance subjected the Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, to intense questioning during his 2026 budget defence. According to a report by The Cable newspaper, Goje said the National Assembly had been inundated with appeals from contractors…
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Shettima arrives Addis Ababa for 39th AU Summit
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government and the 30th Ordinary Session of the AU General Assembly, scheduled to hold on February 14 and 15, 2026, respectively. This was disclosed in a statement…
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First Lady named ‘Leadership Newspapers’ Person of the Year 2025’
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has been named Leadership Newspapers’ Person of the Year 2025 at the 18th Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony of the media organization. Speaking at the event, Senator Tinubu emphasised the importance of unity in achieving national development, urging Nigerians to work together across cultural and religious divides. “The future of our nation depends on our willingness…
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NOA, SEC partner to tackle ponzi schemes, investment scams in Nigeria
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced plans to collaborate with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to tackle illegal schemes, including ponzi schemes and investment scams, across the country. The announcement was made in Abuja on Thursday by the SEC Director General, Dr. Emomotimi Agama. He noted that while the capital market is a vital tool for national development,…
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Flooding on coastal highway caused by vandalism, blocked drains — Umahi
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has blamed recent flooding on the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway on vandalism and blocked drainage systems caused by refuse disposal. Speaking at a press briefing, Umahi said infrastructure installed to protect sections of the road had been deliberately damaged by individuals. “The fence we have done to protect the coastal roads is being destroyed by…
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JUST IN: EFCC’s move to arrest El-Rufai breaches ‘procedural integrity’ — lawyer
Lawyers to former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, have condemned what they described as an unlawful attempt by security operatives to arrest him at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, despite prior communication confirming his readiness to honour an EFCC invitation. In a statement issued on Thursday, counsel to El-Rufai, Ubong Esop Akpan, said operatives of the Department of…
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Kyari pushes youth and women empowerment in agriculture at IFAD session in Rome
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has emphasised the need for strategic investment in youth and women in agriculture, describing it as critical to unlocking economic opportunities, driving innovation and fostering inclusive growth globally. Kyari made the call at the 49th Session of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Governing Council, which concluded in Rome under the…
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Olaopa pledges greater public service, vows to deepen governance reforms
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has pledged to render greater service to the public following his recognition by the Oyo State Government. In a letter conveying his nomination for the Oyo State Merit Award as part of activities marking the golden jubilee of the state’s creation, the government said he was being honoured for…
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