Lagos 2026 Budget Scales Second Reading in Assembly

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.

PDP Holds Osun Primary Amid Security, Adeleke's Exit

PDP delegates in Osun converged for a tense governorship primary under heavy security, proceeding despite Governor Adeleke's resignation and initial suspension claims. INEC monitored the exercise.

Gov Otti: My convoy was not attacked by gunmen

Abia Governor Alex Otti's office dismisses reports of an attack on his convoy. An advance team was ambushed near Owerri airport. No lives were lost. Read the full details.

Maduro's Forces Plan Guerrilla War if US Invades

Venezuela's military is preparing for a prolonged guerrilla war and a strategy of 'anarchization' to resist a potential US ground invasion, according to a Reuters report. Read the full details.

Nigeria Grants Asylum to Guinea-Bissau Candidate

Nigeria grants asylum to Guinea-Bissau opposition candidate Fernando Costa after military coup. President Tinubu's move underscores commitment to regional democracy. Read the full story.

Tinubu Considers Ex-CDS Musa for Defence Minister Role

President Bola Tinubu is reportedly set to appoint former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as the new Defence Minister following the resignation of Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on health grounds. This comes amid a national security emergency.

Labour, NECA reject proposed NSITF Act amendments

Organised Labour and NECA have opposed the NSITF Act amendment bill, calling it inconsistent with ILO standards. They demand tripartite consultation and warn of risks to the fund's sustainability.

Tinubu to Appoint New Defence Minister This Week

President Bola Tinubu is set to forward a new Minister of Defence nominee to the Senate this week, following Abubakar Badaru's resignation on health grounds. Get the latest reactions and analysis.

Kaduna's N985.9bn 2026 Budget Presented by Gov. Sani

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.

Adeleke Quits PDP Before Osun Governorship Primary

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke resigns from PDP, citing unresolved national leadership crisis. The shock exit comes hours before the party's primary, deepening factional disputes. Read more.

Abia's 2027 Power Tussle: Otti, Kalu, Umahi, Kalu Vie for Tinubu

A fierce political battle is raging in Abia State as Governor Alex Otti, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, and Minister Dave Umahi compete for President Tinubu's support. This rivalry threatens governance and early 2027 electioneering.

Group Faults ADC's Position on Yakubu's Nomination

The Network for Good Governance in Nigeria (NGGN) has condemned the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for claiming Prof. Mahmood Yakubu's ambassadorial nomination confirms 2023 election partisanship. Read the full details.

Youths Trained in Media Advocacy for Social Change

At a Caleb University bootcamp, 50 youths were equipped with media literacy and creative skills to drive social change. Experts urged ethical digital engagement and activism through storytelling.

Medical Panel Appeals FCT Court Ruling on Doctor

The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel challenges an FCT High Court judgment that overturned the interim suspension of Dr. Ferdinand Ejike Orji. The appeal seeks to clarify regulatory powers in Nigeria's medical sector.

Adeleke May Quit PDP 2026 Race Over Internal Crisis

Osun PDP reveals Governor Ademola Adeleke may withdraw from the 2026 gubernatorial race unless the party's national leadership crisis is resolved before INEC's December 15 deadline. Full details inside.

NCSCN: Ikoyi Funds Vindicate Ex-NIA Boss Oke

NCSCN declares ex-NIA DG Ayodele Oke vindicated in $43m Ikoyi case, backs his ambassadorial nomination. Calls for better inter-agency coordination to protect national security.

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