Nigeria
Osun APC Stakeholders Blame Oyetola for Party’s Defeat in Governorship Election
The Osun APC Stakeholders Forum has blamed the immediate past governor of the state and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, for the party’s defeat in the August
UN Raises the Alarm over $159m Funding Gap, Says Millions May Miss Lifesaving Aid
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The United Nations has warned that millions of Nigerians facing food insecurity, malnutrition and disease outbreaks could miss critical humanitarian assistance as the country’s 2026 humanitarian
2027: HURIWA Asks Candidates to Halt Hate Speech, Present Clear Devt Blueprints
Chuks Okocha in Abuja Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) called on all presidential candidates in the 2027 general election to use the 150-day campaign window to engage Nigerians
No Basis for Transfer of Your Case to Another Judge, Kaduna CJ Tells el-Rufai
• Directs Justice Khobo to determine case in accordance with law and fairness Alex Enumah in Abuja The Chief Judge (CJ) of Kaduna State, Justice Muhammad Tukur Aliyu, has declined
Sources: Geregu Has Paid N6bn to Bond Investors after Default
Geregu Power Plc has paid N6.03 billion owed investors under its N40.09 billion Series 1 Senior Unsecured Bond, according to sources familiar with the transaction, weeks after the company defaulted
FG Okays N610bn Highway Projects, 600 Housing Units For Armed Forces
• Clears reconstruction, rehabilitation, PPP concessions for major roads Deji Elumoye in Abuja The Federal Government on Wednesday approved contracts and public-private partnership (PPP) concessions valued at over N610 billion
Stop Treating Elections as War, Do-or-Die Affair, ADC Chairman, David Mark, Tells Politicians
Chuks Okocha in Abuja National Chairman of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has warned political actors against turning elections into a do-or-die contest, saying the credibility of the
Banks’ Trade Lending Jumps 34.7% to N6.29 Trillion, Manufacturing Credit Falls 12.3%
• Oil sector lending weakens to N10.58trn in March Nume Ekeghe Deposit money banks significantly increased financing to trade and commerce in the first quarter of 2026, even as lending
Katsina Begins Distribution of 90,000 Bags of Grains to Vulnerable Households
Francis Sardauna in Katsina The Katsina State Government has commenced the distribution of 90,000 bags of 100kg grains to vulnerable households facing economic hardship across the 34 Local Government Areas
Peter Obi Urges Nigerians to Choose Competence over Propaganda in 2027 Polls
• Says next 150 days must be about scrutinising records, ideas, character Sunday Aborisade in Abuja Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians
