Tinubu Declares Security Emergency, Orders Recruitment of 20,000 Police Officers
President Bola Tinubu declares a nationwide security emergency, responding to escalating insecurity. 20,000 new police recruits approved, raising total planned police intake to 50,000 officers. NYSC camps to be converted…
Gov Radda Signs N897.86bn Katsina Budget Into Law, Retains 81% Capital Spending
Governor Radda signs N897.86bn Katsina 2026 budget into law. Budget prioritises capital projects with 81% allocation. Over 70,000 citizens contributed through statewide town hall meetings. State govt plans key water…
Akwa Ibom Unveils N1.30trn 2026 Budget, Prioritises Capital Projects
Governor Eno presents N1.39trn proposal to lawmakers. 75% allocation focuses on projects and infrastructure. N354.8bn set aside for salaries and overheads. Budget targets agriculture, roads, health and job creation. Akwa…
Tinubu Sends First Ambassadorial Nominees to Senate After 2 Years
President Tinubu submits three ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, ending a two-year delay. Nominees include Kayode Are (Ogun), Aminu Dalhatu (Jigawa), and Ayodele Oke; more names expected to…
Senate Warns Nigeria Is Under Attack As Lawmakers Clash Over Rising Insecurity
Senate raises alarm over growing insecurity in Nigeria Lawmakers demand answers on troop withdrawal before Kebbi school attack Senators blame weak intelligence and compromised operations Calls for federal intervention and…
Kano Court Postpones Ganduje Corruption Trial to February 2026
Trial of former Kano governor Ganduje and seven others postponed to February 3, 2026, for hearing of pending applications. Prosecution requests more time to file motions and respond to defence…
WAANSA Urges Tinubu to Declare Six-Month Gun Amnesty, Reopen Schools Nationwide
WAANSA calls for a national six-month gun amnesty starting December 10 to reduce illegal arms and curb insecurity. Group demands reopening of all closed schools, warning that shutdowns signal weakness…
North-Central APC Forum Demands Review of Yilwatda’s Appointment as National Chairman
North-Central APC Forum has urged SGF George Akume and APC governors in the zone to meet President Tinubu to review Professor Nentawe Yilwatda’s appointment as national chairman. The Forum accuses…
Kebbi Schoolgirls Release Sign of Worsening Security – Atiku
Former VP Atiku Abubakar criticises FG over Kebbi schoolgirls’ release, calling it a reflection of Nigeria’s security failures. Atiku dismisses government claims of tracking kidnappers, calling it “whitewashing incompetence” instead…
Oborevwori Unveils ₦1.664trn 2026 Budget, Raises Capital Spending to 70%
Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has presented a ₦1.664 trillion budget proposal for 2026, representing a 70% increase over the previous year. The budget allocates ₦499bn (30%) to recurrent costs and…
