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NEC Approves ₦83.2bn Flood Fund as Shettima Pushes Economic Reforms

By Elizabeth Ugbo ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday approved the release of ₦83.2 billion under…

Edo Governor Okpebholo Vows Swift Justice for Kidnappers, Rewards Police with ₦10 Million

By Elizabeth Ugbo Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has warned kidnappers and cultists that they will face swift prosecution and,…

Nigeria Questions South Africa Over Treatment of Nigerians Despite Investments

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Government has questioned the treatment of Nigerians in South Africa despite significant South African investments…

NEC Approves N83.2bn to Tackle Flooding, Climate Emergencies Across Nigeria

By Elizabeth Ugbo The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved N83.2 billion to reduce the impact of flooding and other…

EFCC Witness Alleges Hadi Sirika Violated Procurement Rules in Nigeria Air Contracts Trial

By Elizabeth Ugbo ABUJA, Nigeria – The trial of former Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Hadi Abubakar Sirika, continued…

Saraki Faces Criminal Defamation Suit Over Comments on AbdulRazaq’s Educational Qualification

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former Senate President Bukola Saraki appeared at the centre of a criminal defamation case on Wednesday after…

Nigeria Battles Rising Cost of Living and Insecurity as Citizens Demand Urgent Action

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria is battling a severe cost-of-living crisis and worsening insecurity, leaving millions of citizens struggling to survive.…

ADC Rejects Court Order on Deregistration, Vows to Fight Ahead of 2027 Elections

By Elizabeth Ugbo The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected a Federal High Court judgment that ordered the Independent National…

10th National Assembly Misses 68 Legislative Commitments, Report Reveals

By Elizabeth Ugbo A new report released on Sunday by the AdvoKC Foundation revealed that Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly has…

FG Spends N57.78bn on Security in Four Months as 98 Crimes Hit Nigeria in One Week

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Government spent N57.78 billion on security projects and operations between January and April 2026, yet…