Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has proposed a ₦914.8 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year, with a strong focus on economic stability, infrastructure, and security. Presenting the appropriation bill, titled “Budget of Consolidation and Sustainability 2.0,” before the State House of Assembly in Jos on Wednesday, Mutfwang said the budget reflects his administration’s commitment…
Supporters of the All Progressives Congress in Zamfara State have launched a fierce rebuttal against what they described as “a cowardly attempt to distort history” by the state government under Governor Dauda Lawal Dare. In a statement signed by the group’s secretary, Kabiru Ibrahim Gusau, the supporters said the governor’s recent publication, “Zamfara Will…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has set Thursday, Nov. 13, for judgment in the chairmanship dispute between former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Justice Peter Lifu made the ruling after counsel for Lamido, PDP, and joined parties, including INEC, adopted their processes and presented arguments. The judge had earlier…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented the Certificate of Return to Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, confirming his re-election as governor in the November 8 Anambra governorship election. The certificate was handed over by Mr. Kenneth Ikeagu, INEC Supervising National Electoral Commissioner for the election, at the commission’s Awka office, in line with Section 72(1)…
Former Minister of Education, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, on Tuesday urged urgent reforms to restore public trust in Nigeria’s democracy, warning that flaws in the electoral system have eroded confidence in institutions. Speaking at the National Electoral Reforms Summit 2025 in Abuja, she said entrenched political interests and poor conduct of past elections have undermined credibility….
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State will on Wednesday present the 2026 draft budget estimates before the State House of Assembly in Osogbo. The Speaker, Mr. Adewale Egbedun, disclosed this during Tuesday’s plenary session, noting that the governor had formally communicated his intention to lay the budget before lawmakers. Egbedun said Adeleke’s letter indicated that…
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Mr. Bosun Tijani, says Nigeria’s digital economy sector is projected to contribute 21 per cent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2027. Tijani disclosed this on Monday at a one-day public hearing on the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill 2025, organised by the Senate…
The Director of Programmes at Yiaga Africa, Ms Cynthia Mbamalu, has commended the people of Anambra State for maintaining peace before, during, and after the governorship election. Mbamalu, who spoke with newsmen in Awka on Monday, also praised security agencies for their professionalism and coordination during the exercise. However, she expressed concern that less than…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Dr Wole Oluyede, has initiated reconciliation with fellow aspirants following his victory in the party’s primary election. Oluyede, who emerged as the PDP candidate for the 2026 governorship race on Saturday, defeated three other contenders. On Monday, he, alongside his campaign managers and state party…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufa’i, has called on residents of Zamfara to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in a bid to rescue Nigeria and promote development in the state. El-Rufa’i made the appeal while addressing a crowd of ADC supporters in Gusau on Sunday, stating that the party has strategic plans to…
