The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State has fixed Dec. 6 for its primary election ahead of the 2026 local government polls. The State Chairman of the party, Alhaji Abdullahi Bello, announced this on Wednesday during a news conference in Lokoja, where he also unveiled the schedule of activities for the forthcoming exercise. Bello…
Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State on Wednesday presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill of N1.664 trillion to the State House of Assembly in Asaba. The governor said N499 billion, representing 30 per cent of the total budget, is earmarked for recurrent expenditure, while N1.165 trillion, or 70 per cent, is allocated to capital expenditure. He…
Members of the House of Representatives, during a special plenary on Wednesday, proposed comprehensive reforms across military operations, judicial processes, recruitment systems, and community engagement to tackle the country’s escalating security challenges. Leading the debate, former Deputy Speaker Rep. Idris Wase (APC–Plateau) noted that Nigeria accounts for 52 per cent of insecurity incidents in the…
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State on Wednesday submitted a N517.5 billion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly in Lafia. The appropriation bill, themed “Budget of Strategic Consolidation”, aims to consolidate ongoing infrastructure projects, enhance connectivity, and boost economic competitiveness across the state. While presenting the budget, Sule…
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State on Wednesday signed the state’s N897.8 billion 2026 appropriation bill into law. The budget, presented at the Katsina Government House, is themed “Building Your Future 3.” Radda commended the State House of Assembly for passing the budget within 21 working days, describing their collaboration as a testament to effective…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to halt what it described as “persistent political restlessness,” insisting that the 2027 presidential race is not meant for him. The party’s position was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the APC Publicity Secretary in Lagos State, Mr. Seye Oladejo, following reports…
Gov Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi on Tuesday presented an N884.87 billion Appropriation Bill for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly in Abakaliki. The budget, christened the “Budget of Actualisation and Hope,” is anchored on the government’s People’s Charter of Needs philosophy. Nwifuru said the budget aims to sustain fiscal consolidation, accelerate…
The Senate has pledged legislative action to ensure the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) and Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) receive adequate funding. Sen. Neda Imasuen, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct and Public Petition, made the commitment on Tuesday in Abuja during a review of the CCB’s new Online Assets…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Tuesday denied any controversy surrounding former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s registration as a party member in Adamawa State. ADC National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, in a statement, said reports suggesting Atiku had not completed a valid registration were false. He dismissed claims made by the party’s Director of Media…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, on Tuesday administered the oath of office to Prof. Adeniran Tella as a Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), urging him to uphold the highest standards of electoral integrity. Speaking at the ceremony at INEC headquarters in Abuja, Amupitan stressed that the integrity of Nigeria’s…
