10 States Plan N4.28tn Borrowing for 2026 Budgets
Ten Nigerian states plan to raise N4.287 trillion from loans and grants for their 2026 budgets, totaling N14.174tn. Experts warn of fiscal risks and weak revenue management.
Ten Nigerian states plan to raise N4.287 trillion from loans and grants for their 2026 budgets, totaling N14.174tn. Experts warn of fiscal risks and weak revenue management.
Governors Adeleke, Aiyedatiwa sign 2026 appropriation bills for Osun and Ondo states as Ogun Assembly passes a massive N1.66 trillion budget. Details on sectoral allocations and implementation vows.
Ogun State mourns as two foreign nationals die in a crash involving boxer Anthony Joshua. The champion escaped death. Read details and government's safety plea.
Former VP Atiku Abubakar expresses sorrow over the Ogun road accident involving boxer Anthony Joshua that killed two. Get the latest details on the crash and Joshua's condition.
Epe community urges Lagos State to urgently resolve the 7-month king-making stalemate. Youth groups warn of potential unrest if traditional leadership vacuum persists. Read more.
Epe community urges Lagos State Government to swiftly resolve the 7-month Obaship stalemate following the late Oba's demise. Stakeholders warn of tension and call for a fair, transparent process to restore peace and traditional leadership.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio urges Remo people to collaborate with Ijebu kinsmen for Ijebu-Remo State creation at Remo Day 2025. Governor Abiodun announces airport cargo ops.
King Dr. Appolus Chu celebrates 20 years on the throne, stressing that collaboration between traditional institutions and government is key for peace and community development. Read more.
The Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye, Oba Abdulrasak Adesina Adenugba, has strongly denied allegations of land grabbing and intimidation. He insists the claims are false and misleading, urging resolution through the courts.
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun pledges a seamless 2027 power transfer, citing economic expansion and infrastructure as his legacy. Read his full Christmas message and vision for the state's future.
Northern Governors and traditional rulers have launched a unified security plan, suspending mining for 6 months and creating a N1bn monthly fund. Can this bring lasting peace?
Prof. Martins Emeje of Nigeria's NNMDA appointed WHO Co-Chair for traditional medicine governance. A major step for global health integration. Read more.
Ogun State House of Assembly mandates TRACE to end illegal parking under Abeokuta's Kuto Flyover to improve safety. State also reveals plans for a state-owned airline and modern bus terminals. Read more.
Olubadan Oba Ladoja urges Senate to create Ibadan State and grant constitutional roles to traditional rulers. Senate President Akpabio pledges legislative support. Read more.
Nigeria Police and Ekiti State mourn the death of retired DIG Theophillus Akeredolu, a revered traditional leader and elder statesman. Read his full life story and career.
Governor Dapo Abiodun appoints Mrs. Omolara Adebukola Adebayo as Ogun State's new Statistician-General to strengthen data operations. Also, police aid defrauded Cameroonian national in Ibafo.
Ogun State House of Assembly commends the Housing Ministry for affordable housing and GRA regeneration. Commissioner unveils new legacy projects for 2025, including an International Conference Centre.
Ogun State House of Assembly lauds Housing Ministry for affordable housing and GRA regeneration. Commissioner unveils plans for an International Conference Centre, Appeal Court complex, and more. Governor appoints new Statistician-General.
A Cameroonian woman was defrauded of over N2 million in a visa scam in Ibafo, Ogun State. Swift police action led by the DPO ensured her welfare and safe return. Read how the incident unfolded.
Nigeria Customs Service in Ogun intercepts heroin, cannabis, spaghetti, and oil worth billions in major crackdown. Read details of the intelligence-led operations.
Commercial motorcyclists in Abeokuta protest a new N200 daily health insurance levy, calling it exploitation. Council chairmen defend the scheme as vital welfare. Read the full story.
Okada riders in Abeokuta protest a new ₦200 daily insurance premium, calling it an extra burden. Council chairmen defend the scheme as vital health coverage. Read the full story.
The traditional ruler of Nawfia, Anambra, links recent brutal killings to the unappeased spirit of his assassinated father, Igwe Francis Nwankwo. He calls for unity to restore peace.
The traditional ruler of Nawfia, Igwe Nwankwo Osuofia II, attributes the brutal murders of 20 indigenes to the unappeased spirit of his assassinated father. Read his call for unity and peace.
Ogun State government steps into the Awujale succession process, suspending a nomination meeting to ensure legal compliance. Over 60 princes are interested in the throne.
Labour Party warns Governor Dapo Abiodun against borrowing to fund Ogun's 2026 budget, threatens court action. Details on the N518.9bn debt plan and political showdown.
The Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye, Oba Abdul Razaq Adenugba, has dismissed allegations of land-grabbing as false, attributing them to detractors. Read the full story.
The Obuzor of Ibusa, Prof. Louis Nwaobishi, asserts the Anioma people of Delta North are Igbo, tracing identity to history and culture. He links current crisis to 1939 British boundary punishment after the Ekumeku War. Read the full story.
Complete guide to Ogun State Polytechnic of Health and Allied Science (formerly OSCOHTECH). Get details on 2025 courses, school fees, cut-off marks, and admission requirements for aspiring health professionals.
Bandits abducted a bride and 12 others in Sokoto. The kidnappers contacted the family but demanded to speak only with the traditional ruler, refusing ransom talks. Read the full story.