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.
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IED Explosion in Borno Mosque on Christmas Eve
A devastating IED explosion struck a mosque in Maiduguri's Gamboru Ward during Maghrib prayers on Christmas Eve. Many feared dead. Get the latest details and eyewitness accounts.
Kaduna 2026 Budget: N100m Allocated to Each Ward
Kaduna State's 2026 budget allocates N100m to each of its 255 wards for grassroots projects. Education receives the largest share at 25% of the N985.9bn budget. Read details of the historic plan.
Deadly Bomb Blast Rocks Maiduguri Mosque
A suspected Boko Haram IED attack at a Maiduguri mosque on December 24 leaves many feared dead. Get the latest details and analysis on this tragic security incident.
Gombe Governor Dismisses 4 Aides for Assault
Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has dismissed four aides following a probe into the physical assault of a councillor. Get the full details and official statement here.
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.
Kaduna 2026 Budget: Education Leads with 25% of N985.9bn
Governor Uba Sani signs Kaduna's N985.9bn 2026 budget, prioritizing education with 25%. See the full sectoral breakdown and focus on grassroots projects.
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's ₦58.18tr 2026 Budget Targets Security, Economy
President Tinubu presents a massive ₦58.18 trillion 2026 budget, declares all armed non-state actors as terrorists, and outlines plans for economic consolidation. Read the full details.
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.
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 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.
FG, States, LGs Share N1.9trn as FAAC Allocation Drops
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) distributed N1.928 trillion for November 2025, a significant drop from October. See the full breakdown for FG, states, and LGs.
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.
French Town Offers €1,000 Birth Bonus to Save Clinic
A small French town will pay expectant mothers €1,000 to give birth locally, aiming to save its maternity ward from closure. Doctors warn of safety risks. Read more.
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.
Kaduna's N985.9bn 2026 Budget Presented by Gov. Sani
Kaduna Governor Uba Sani presents a N985.9 billion 2026 budget focused on infrastructure, education, and grassroots development. The budget allocates N100m per ward for community projects. Read more.
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.
Bandits kidnap 20 farmers in Niger State
Gunmen abducted 20 rice farmers, including pregnant women and children, in Niger State. The attack occurred just 500m from a military camp. Read more on this security crisis.
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.
APC Chieftain Questions Abia's N49bn Monthly Revenue
APC chieftain Obinna Oriaku challenges Governor Alex Otti to provide transparency on Abia's N49bn monthly revenue and questionable expenditures. Read full details.
Ogun Governor Warns Traditional Rulers on Land Allocation
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun prohibits traditional rulers from allocating land to non-indigenes without due process. New security measures announced to combat crime and protect communities.
N2.94 Trillion Shared by FG, States, LGs in October
FAAC disbursed N2.94 trillion to federal, state, and local governments in October 2025, marking a slight decrease from September. Discover the full revenue breakdown and its implications.
Kano's ₦1.37 Trillion 2026 Budget Focuses on Education
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf presents ₦1.37 trillion 2026 budget with 68% capital expenditure. Education gets 30%, infrastructure 25%, health 16%. Urges speedy legislative approval.
Kogi youths give 21-day ultimatum for LG autonomy
Youth groups in Kogi demand local government autonomy implementation within 21 days. Coalition presents allocation analysis, cites Supreme Court ruling. Read full details.
Wike-Military Land Feud: Rule of Law Must Prevail
Senior Advocate Joseph Dauda insists rule of law must override emotion in Wike-naval officer altercation. Learn how this impacts Abuja land administration.
Ex-Commissioner Questions Abia's N30bn Monthly Revenue
Former Abia finance commissioner Obinna Oriaku demands transparency from Governor Alex Otti over N30bn monthly allocations. Read the full financial controversy.
Ebonyi ranks lowest in 2025 FAAC payouts
Ebonyi State received the lowest FAAC allocation of ₦112.19B between January-August 2025, highlighting Nigeria's revenue imbalance. Discover the states that got the most and least.
Nurse Recounts Tragic Loss of Mother and Baby After 14 Years
A Nigerian nurse shares her most heartbreaking experience watching a man pray for his wife in labor, unaware she and their baby had died after 14 years of waiting. Read this emotional story.
Kaduna allocates ₦100m to each of 255 political wards
Governor Uba Sani announces historic ₦25.5 billion grassroots development fund for Kaduna's 255 wards in 2026 budget. Communities to directly decide project priorities.
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