By: Tunji Okunlola Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Taiwo Oyedele says subnational governments receive about 85 per cent of Nigeria’s resources, leaving the federal government with 15 per cent despite its wide range of responsibilities. He spoke on Wednesday at Chatham House in London during a discussion on Nigeria’s economic outlook, reform…
By: Tunji Okunlola Armed men have reportedly kidnapped Arome Adaji, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Leader of Ogbabede Ward in Abocho District, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, together with his wife, Justina Arome, from their home. The attack reportedly happened at about 8 p.m. on Wednesday along Ajegwuna Road in Abocho. Community…
South African police are investigating the killing of a foreign national who was beaten to death by a group of about 50 people during a protest march in the east coast city of Durban, as anti-immigrant tensions continue across the country. Police said on Thursday that the man was standing at the side of a…
The National Economic Council (NEC) has endorsed a 90-day economic action plan meant to reduce the cost of living, make food more affordable and speed up investment and infrastructure delivery. By: Tunji Okunlola Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Taiwo Oyedele presented the plan at the Council’s 161st meeting, held virtually on Thursday…
By: Ganiyu Olayinka The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a driver in Abuja over alleged forgery and impersonation after intercepting a Lexus LX570 SUV bearing a concealed number plate marked “PRESIDENCY”. The vehicle was intercepted by police operatives in Maitama District at about 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, according to…
By: Tunji Okunlola A constitutional amendment that would let states set up their own police forces is moving through the northern state assemblies. At least seven have approved it, while several others have yet to take a position. The proposal is the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026. It was…
By: Tunji Okunlola The Nigeria Police Force has begun training 10,000 officers nationwide on election security management ahead of the 2027 general elections. Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu told the officers to stay neutral, professional and accountable. Police spokesman CSP Ani Iniedu said in a statement on Thursday that the five-day programme, run with the…
By: Ganiyu Olayinka FIFA has signed off on a normalisation committee to run the Nigeria Football Federation until May 2027. In a letter sent to the NFF’s interim leadership on Thursday, it said it would appoint the members together with CAF as soon as possible. The committee’s mandate ends once its tasks are complete, and…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, arguing that the sharp depreciation of the naira has impoverished Nigerians and worsened the country’s poverty crisis By: Tunji Okunlola Obasanjo spoke on Wednesday, October 21, at the Financial Times Africa Summit in London, where he questioned the impact of the reforms on ordinary…
By: Yetunde Aiyedogbon Former Fulham goalkeeper John Vaughan has died at the age of 62, prompting tributes from clubs he played for and worked with during a long career in football. Fulham confirmed the news in a statement on its X account on Thursday, saying it was saddened by his passing and offering condolences to…
