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States' Domestic Debt Climbs by N94.79bn in Q2 2025, Lagos Leads Increase

State Debt Rises by N94.79bn in Three Months

Nigeria's 36 states and FCT saw domestic debt rise to N3.96tn in Q2 2025. Experts warn of a structural crisis as debt servicing eats into funds for health and education. Read the full analysis.

Police Deploy Massive Security for Christmas in Ogun, Delta, Imo

Massive Police Security for Christmas in 3 States

Police in Ogun, Delta, and Imo states launch major security operations for Christmas and New Year. Joint patrols, traffic control, and bans on fireworks aim for a safe celebration. Read details.

Governor Radda: Scrutinise Federal Spending, Not Just Governors, Over Hardship

Radda: Don't blame only govs for economic hardship

Katsina Governor Dikko Radda urges Nigerians to scrutinise Federal Government's use of 52% revenue share. He argues states, LGAs bear public anger despite limited funds. Read his full interview.

Tinubu Pledges Major Security Overhaul, Allocates N5.41 Trillion to Defence in 2025 Budget

Tinubu Vows Security Reset in 2025 Budget Speech

President Bola Tinubu announces a sweeping national security revamp, allocating N5.41 trillion to defence. He declares all armed non-state actors as terrorists amid rising violence.

Tinubu Directs Governors: Comply With Supreme Court, Give LGs Their Funds

Tinubu Tells Governors To Hand Over LG Allocations

President Bola Tinubu has ordered state governors to comply with the Supreme Court judgement and directly fund local governments. He also reaffirmed plans for state police. Read the full story.

Yobe Governor Buni Orders Heightened Security for Christmas, New Year Festivities

Buni Orders Tight Security for Yuletide in Yobe

Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni mandates police and security agencies to scale up operations to ensure public safety during Christmas and New Year celebrations across the state.

IBEDC Explains Power Outages: Blames Reduced Grid Allocation

IBEDC Blames Outages on Reduced Grid Supply

IBEDC apologises for prolonged power outages in Oyo, Ogun, Osun, and Kwara, citing reduced allocation from the national grid. The company is engaging with TCN for a solution. Read more.

IBEDC Explains Power Outages: Reduced Grid Allocation Hits Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Kwara

IBEDC Blames Power Outages on Reduced Grid Supply

IBEDC attributes prolonged power outages in its franchise area to reduced allocation from the national grid. The company is engaging TCN for a solution while cracking down on energy theft.

FAAC Revenue Drops by N428bn in November, FG, States, LGs Share N1.93trn

FAAC Revenue Falls by N428bn, N1.93trn Shared

FAAC reports a sharp N427.969bn drop in November revenue, sharing N1.93 trillion among FG, states, and LGs. Key taxes see substantial declines. Read the full breakdown.

LSSTF Unveils New Security Agenda: Innovation, Public Donations Key for Lagos Safety

LSSTF Boss Urges Innovation to Tackle Lagos Security

Lagos State Security Trust Fund's new CEO, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan, outlines a modern, collaborative strategy for tackling security challenges, including public donations and a major town hall meeting on December 11.

Nigeria Ports See 2,300 Stowaways Yearly, Shipping Firms Face Sanctions

2,300 Stowaways Annually at Nigerian Ports

The Shipping Association of Nigeria reports 2,300 security breaches by stowaways yearly, costing firms $2,000 per case. Port security agencies dispute the figures. Read more.

Governor Kefas Leads High-Level Security Mission to Cameroon

Kefas, Kalu Lead Security Delegation to Cameroon

Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas leads a strategic security mission to Cameroon with Senators Kalu and Abdullahi to strengthen border cooperation against terrorism and crime. Details emerge.

Supreme Court Dismisses Osun's Suit Against FG Over LG Funds

Supreme Court Dismisses Osun's LG Funds Suit

Nigeria's Supreme Court has dismissed Osun State's suit to compel the Federal Government to release withheld local government allocations. Read the full details and implications of the verdict.

MATAN Food Bank Launches Digital Scheme to Target 40 Million Hungry Nigerians

Food Bank Targets 40m Nigerians in Hunger Intervention

MATAN Food Bank launches an automated digital initiative to provide direct food access for over 40 million Nigerians, backed by the House of Representatives. Read how this plan tackles the nation's food crisis.

Fubara Pledges Largest Budget Share for Rivers Education in 2026

Rivers 2026 Budget: Education Gets Top Priority

Governor Siminalayi Fubara vows to tackle the state's poor school infrastructure, allocating the biggest portion of the 2026 budget to education. Read his full plan for reform.

Ebonyi's N884.86bn 2026 Budget: N469.9bn Expected from FAAC

Ebonyi Projects N469.9bn FAAC Revenue in 2026 Budget

Governor Francis Nwifuru presents Ebonyi's largest-ever budget of N884.86bn, with 84.7% for capital projects. Strategic focus on industrialization and infrastructure development for economic growth.

Northern Governors Unite: High-Level Security Summit on Nov 29

Northern Governors Security Meeting on November 29

Northern Nigeria's 19 governors schedule crucial security meeting with traditional rulers in Kaduna to address escalating attacks and kidnappings. Citizens urged to support security agencies.

VIPs Panic as Tinubu Withdraws Police Escorts, Question NSCDC Competence

VIPs Protest Police Escort Withdrawal by Tinubu

Nigerian VIPs express security concerns after President Tinubu orders police escort withdrawal. Many doubt NSCDC's capability to provide adequate protection amid rising insecurity.

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