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Ondo raises 2026 budget to N769bn, approves new traditional rulers
By Sunday Ameh The Ondo State Government has increased its 2026 budget from N524.411 billion to N769.384 billion, with additional funds targeted at roads, water, healthcare and other critical infrastructure. The Commissioner…
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Benue Govt Challenges Obi’s Convoy Blockade Claim, Says No Official Notice Of Visit
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Benue State Government has questioned the circumstances surrounding Peter Obi’s reported convoy blockade, saying the state authorities were not officially informed that the NDC presidential candidate was visiting…
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Don’t trust Northern elders, speak directly to people — Adamawa commissioner tells Tinubu
By Sunday Ameh The Adamawa State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Leader Leneke, has warned President Bola Tinubu against relying heavily on Northern political elites and elders ahead of the 2027 general…
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Tension in Benue as Peter Obi’s Convoy Blocked, Security Operatives Accused of Interference
By George Omagbemi Tension rose in Benue State on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, after the convoy of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, was reportedly blocked shortly after he…
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September 19 Poll: INEC Announces Five By-Elections In Four States
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced September 19 as the date for five by-elections scheduled to take place in four states. The elections will be held in Gombe,…
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Foreign Investors Pull ₦266bn From Nigeria in Three Years
By George Omagbemi Foreign investors have pulled a net ₦266.07 billion from Nigeria’s equities market by July 2026, marking a dramatic deterioration in foreign portfolio investment compared with the corresponding period three…
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Canada hits US with fresh tariffs as Trump threatens Bombardier ban
By Sunday Ameh Canada has imposed fresh retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion worth of US goods, escalating the trade dispute between Ottawa and Washington. The new measures, which took effect early…
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Kuje Prison Officer Dies after Alleged Shooting at Commander
By Sunday Ameh A senior non-commissioned officer (SNCO) at the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre, Abuja, has died after allegedly firing at his commanding officer. The incident reportedly occurred at about 9:37am…
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INSECURITY: Ogun Police Deploy School Protection Squad as Schools Reopen
By Sunday Ameh The Ogun State Police Command has deployed its School Protection Squad across the state as schools resume academic activities. The initiative is aimed at protecting pupils, teachers, school workers…
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Why Multinational Firms are Leaving Nigeria — Analysts
By Sunday Ameh Financial analysts and economists have attributed the continued exit or downsizing of multinational companies in Nigeria to high operating costs, weak consumer purchasing power, foreign exchange risks, infrastructure gaps…
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Benin, Togo’s N37.4bn Electricity Debt Raises Fresh Concerns Over Cross-Border Power Trade
By Opeyemi Adelakun Nigeria’s cross-border electricity business is facing a $28.33m (about N37.44bn) outstanding debt from customers in Benin Republic and Togo over ancillary services provided between 2023 and 2025. An analysis…
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Oluyede Targets 90% Ekiti Support for Tinubu, Launches 2027 Grassroots Campaign
By Opeyemi Adelakun A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State, Dr Oluwole Oluyede, has unveiled an ambitious mobilisation plan aimed at delivering 90 per cent of votes cast in…