Kogi State government declares zero-tolerance for bandit negotiations. Commissioner Kingsley Fanwo states the state has the capacity to confront criminals. Governor Ododo submits a ₦820.49 billion 'Budget of Shared Prosperity' for 2026.
Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo presents a ₦820.49bn budget for 2026, focusing on infrastructure and debt repayment. The budget marks a 35.7% increase from 2025. Read the full details and analysis.
Lagos State's 2026 Appropriation Bill, tagged 'Budget of Shared Prosperity', passes second reading. Lawmakers debate priorities from security to education as bill heads for committee review. Read the details.
Kaduna Governor Uba Sani presents a N985.9 billion 2026 budget focused on infrastructure, education, and grassroots development. The budget allocates N100m per ward for community projects. Read more.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara vows to tackle the state's poor school infrastructure, allocating the biggest portion of the 2026 budget to education. Read his full plan for reform.
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani presents a N985.9 billion 2026 budget, focusing on infrastructure, education, and grassroots development. Read details of the plan and its allocations.
Niger's military junta announces sale of Somair uranium globally, defying France's Orano. This move marks a major geopolitical shift towards Russia and impacts Europe's energy security. Read the full analysis.
Bishop Bulus Yohanna discloses a catechist's four children are among 265 missing students from St. Mary's school in Niger. Parents' protest was halted. Pray for their safe return.
Parents of 300+ abducted students from St. Mary's Catholic School protest government negligence. Eight days later, children remain captive as international concern grows.
Hasiya A. Bawa, 13, hospitalized after brutal gang rape by bandits in Shiroro LGA. Community security crisis deepens as 24 others abducted in separate attack.
Governor Bala Mohammed presents a N878 billion 2026 budget to the Bauchi State Assembly, focusing on economic and social sectors. The budget sees a 41% increase from 2025.
Armed bandits have kidnapped about 20 farmers, including pregnant women and children, from a rice farm in Niger state. This comes just days after a mass school abduction. Read the latest details.
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori presents a N1.664 trillion 2026 budget to the Delta State Assembly, with 70% for capital projects to accelerate development. Read the full breakdown.
Delta State Governor presents a record N1.66 trillion 'Budget of Accelerating the More Agenda' for 2026, focusing heavily on infrastructure and economic growth.
Governor Abdullahi Sule presents a N517.5 billion 2026 budget to the Nasarawa State Assembly. Focused on infrastructure and job creation, the 'Budget of Strategic Consolidation' promises growth.
Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda has officially signed the 2026 budget of N897.86 billion into law. The budget incorporates inputs from over 70,000 residents across 361 wards.
Governor Francis Nwifuru presents Ebonyi's largest-ever budget of N884.86bn, with 84.7% for capital projects. Strategic focus on industrialization and infrastructure development for economic growth.
Governor Francis Nwifuru presents a historic N884.86 billion budget for Ebonyi State in 2026, focusing on infrastructure and human capital. Read the full breakdown of capital projects and revenue sources.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu presents a N4.237 trillion budget for Lagos in 2026, focusing on infrastructure integration and economic growth for shared prosperity. Discover the key allocations.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde presents N891 billion 2026 budget, focusing on infrastructure and education. 56.7% allocated to capital projects. Read details of the economic expansion plan.
Governor Francis Nwifuru presents Ebonyi's largest-ever ₦884.86bn budget for 2026, focusing on infrastructure and human capital development. Read details of the 'Budget of Actualisation and Hope'.
Governor Sanwo-Olu unveils Lagos' N4.237 trillion 2026 budget focusing on infrastructure and inclusive growth. Capital expenditure leads at N2.1 trillion. Read details.
European Union exempts Germany from budget deficit punishment due to increased defence spending. Learn how EU rules adapt to security threats.
About 50 schoolchildren escaped bandits in Niger State Catholic school attack. Authorities remain uncertain about missing pupils as bishop restricts information sharing with security officials.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde presents a N891.9bn 2026 budget focused on economic expansion. The proposal allocates 56.7% to capital projects, with infrastructure and education as top priorities.
Catholic Diocese releases names of 265 abducted students and teachers from St. Mary's Schools in Niger State. 50 students escaped. Government urged to act swiftly.
Fifty pupils abducted from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State have escaped captivity and reunited with families. Security efforts continue for remaining victims.
Fifty pupils abducted from St. Mary Private School in Niger State have escaped captivity. Bishop Bulus Yohanna confirms 253 children and 12 staff remain held. Read the full list of names.
Niger State government orders immediate closure of all schools following abduction of over 300 students in Papiri. Governor Bago announces security measures while rescue operations continue.
The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora reports 88 additional students missing after a terrorist attack on St Mary Secondary School in Niger state. The total number of missing students is now 303. Read for the latest updates.