Senate Fast-Tracks 2026 Budget in 3 Days
Nigeria's Senate passed President Tinubu's 2026 budget in just three legislative days with no opposition. The N58.5 trillion budget prioritizes capital spending. Read the full details and analysis.
Nigeria's Senate passed President Tinubu's 2026 budget in just three legislative days with no opposition. The N58.5 trillion budget prioritizes capital spending. Read the full details and analysis.
Nigeria Police arrest two key bandits, Abubakar Usman & Shehu Mohammadu, in Kaiama, Kwara. Recover AK-47, ransom cash, motorcycle. IGP commends operatives.
Kwara state teachers protest being left out of a 30% salary allowance. They accuse the NUT leadership of inaction and reveal many are surviving on loans. Read the full story.
Oba Kamilu Salami, the Ojibara of Bayagan Ile in Kwara, is free after 25 days. The community paid a huge ransom in two installments without government help. Read the full story.
Governor Umaru Bago has enacted Niger State's N1.073 trillion 2026 budget, with over N783bn for capital projects. Nasarawa Assembly also passes N545.2bn appropriation bill. Read the details.
Nigeria's House of Representatives approves revised N43.56tr 2024 and N48.31tr 2025 budgets, extending capital implementation to March 2026. Read the full breakdown of allocations and fiscal reforms.
Governor Umaru Bago has signed Niger State's 2026 budget of over N1.073 trillion into law, with capital expenditure exceeding N783 billion. The governor praised the Assembly for swift passage.
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma presents a ₦1.44 trillion budget for 2026, with 83.4% for capital projects. Read the full details of the economic plan.
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq presents a N644 billion 2026 budget to the Kwara State Assembly, with 66% for capital expenditure to complete ongoing projects and support workers. Read the full breakdown.
The World Bank's IMPACT project has revitalised 83 Primary Health Centres in Kwara State, enhancing access to quality healthcare, safe deliveries, and immunisation for over 722,000 outpatients. Read more.
A prominent Kwara cleric warns APC and PDP that zoning the 2027 governorship outside Ilorin will lead to failure. Meanwhile, traditional rulers from Kwara North and South unite to demand a power shift.
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq presents a N644bn 2026 budget to Kwara State House of Assembly, focusing 65.98% on capital projects for growth. Read the full details.
As Kwara gears up for 2027, a fierce succession battle unfolds. Analysts examine if power will rotate or if Central's 18-year dominance continues. Discover the key players and political strategies shaping the race.
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri presents a N583.3 billion 2026 budget focused on capital projects and social programmes. Read the full breakdown of allocations for Adamawa State.
A senior aide to Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has accused the PDP of spreading dangerous misinformation on insecurity. The opposition party refutes the claims, alleging government links to suspects. ONSA clarifies arms distribution policy.
A key APC group in Kwara State, KPLOT, urges that the 2027 governorship be based on capacity and experience, not zoning or sentiment, to tackle insecurity. Read their full demands.
Nigeria's Federal Government spent more on debt servicing and salaries than it earned in 2025's first seven months, with a N10.19tn revenue shortfall. Oil earnings slumped over 60%. Read the full analysis.
Oyo State House of Assembly approves N892 billion 2026 budget, with capital expenditure exceeding recurrent spending. Infrastructure gets top priority. Read more.
Finance Minister Wale Edun reveals the Federal Government may fall short of its 2025 revenue target by N30 trillion. Discover the causes and government's response. Read more.
KWACCIMA alleges the Kwara State government deliberately withdrew support, harming the 12th Trade Fair's success and foreign participation. Read the full details.
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has signed the N1.729 trillion 2026 budget into law, a 70% increase from 2025. The budget focuses on capital projects and is tagged 'Budget of Accelerating the MORE Agenda'. Read more.
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has signed the N1.729 trillion 2026 budget, a 70% increase focused on capital projects. He also enacted laws on social investment, education, and security.
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have kidnapped five employees of Fix Contracting Engineering Company in Kwara State. Security forces are combing the area. Read for details and updates.
Governor Monday Okpebholo presents a ₦939.85 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill focused on security, infrastructure, and job creation. See the full breakdown of Edo State's 'Budget of Hope and Growth'.
Suspected bandits killed two residents in Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State. The attack happened on Monday, December 15, 2025. Read for details and community impact.
Suspected bandits launched a fresh attack on Oreke town in Kwara state, killing two youths and forcing residents to run for their lives. Read the full report on the worsening insecurity.
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved immediate perimeter fencing for Kwara State Polytechnic to end land encroachment and protect students. The rector confirms the directive.
Kwara State Police Command arrests five suspected bandits, rescues a kidnapped woman, and recovers 100 rounds of AK-47 ammunition in major security operations. Read details.
Political aspirants from Kwara North Senatorial Zone have united to strategize for producing the state's next governor in 2027. They urge unity and commend traditional rulers from other zones for their support.