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INEC Announces 2027 Election Timetable, Presidential Election Holds February 20, 2027
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the timetable and schedule for the 2027 general elections.
The Chairman of the commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, made the announcement at a press conference in Abuja on…
Why Rivers Governor Dissolved Cabinet
A senior politician in Rivers State has told FACTSHEET that Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State dissolved his cabinet as part of a fresh agreement with his godfather, Nyesom Wike to build trust among politicians in the state.
The…
Senate Blasts AGF Over N28trn Revenue, Zero Capital Votes for MDAs
The Senate Committee on Finance on Thursday put the Accountant General of the Federation AGF Dr Shamseideen Ogunjimi under intense scrutiny over what lawmakers described as poor budget implementation, zero capital…
NASS Joint Committee Raises Alarm Over Zero Capital Release to NDLEA, Demands Emergency Funding
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Drugs and Narcotics on Thursday raised serious concerns over the non-release of capital funds to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in 2025, calling for urgent financial intervention to…
No Obstacle Too Great for Nigeria to Overcome -Deputy Speaker, Kalu
The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has said that Nigeria can overcome its challenges through more focused legislative action, executive commitment, and citizen engagement.
Kalu made this…
Mbaka Storms Ebonyi, Offers Prayers as Prof. Nwachukwu, AE-FUNAI New VC Assumes Office
Fiery Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr Ejike Mbaka has predicted glorious level for Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI), Ebonyi State under the new Vice Chancellor, Professor Daniel Nwachukwu.
Mbaka stated this at the…
NASS Approve NEPAD 2025 Budget Performance, Demand Clarification on Fund Releases, Compliance Gaps
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Cooperation and Integration in Africa/NEPAD has approved the 2025 budget performance of the NEPAD Agency, following extensive scrutiny of its financial records and implementation claims.
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Senate Rejects Special Duties Ministry’s 2026 Budget, Demands Inclusion of National Honours Funding
The Senate Committee on Special Duties has rejected the 2026 budget proposal of the Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, describing the allocation as embarrassingly inadequate for a ministry with…
FG Has NOT Suspended Ban on Sachet Alcohol, We Have Started Enforcement, NAFDAC Insists
The National Agency for Food and Drug Adminstration and Control (NAFDAC) has swiftly debunked media reports that the Federal Government has suspended its ban on sachet alcohol.
The agency in a statement issued on Wednesday by…
ICPC Chair Appeals to Senate for Increased Funding
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, has appealed to the Nigerian Senate to significantly increase the commission’s budgetary allocation, warning that…