Category : Presidential Affairs


Tinubu Proposes N9 Trillion Boost to 2026 Budget

President Bola Tinubu has requested National Assembly approval to raise the 2026 budget by N9 trillion, aiming to enhance fiscal transparency and fund key national initiatives amid economic challenges.

Tinubu's Ministers Resign for Governorship Bids

Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu and Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar have resigned from President Tinubu's cabinet to focus on their 2027 governorship campaigns in Oyo and Bauchi states respectively.

Nigerians Outraged by Senate's Rapid $5bn Loan Approval

Public fury erupts as Nigerian Senate approves President Tinubu's $5 billion external loan request in under four hours, raising serious questions about legislative scrutiny and transparency in the country's borrowing process.

Tinubu Appoints Okala as AfCFTA Head as Ministers Resign

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Patience Okala as the new national coordinator of Nigeria's AfCFTA Coordination Office. The appointment comes as two ministers resigned to pursue political ambitions ahead of the 2027 elections.

Atiku Faces Risks from Kwankwaso's ADC Defection

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso's move to the African Democratic Congress has reshaped Nigeria's opposition politics, creating new challenges for Atiku Abubakar's presidential ambitions ahead of the 2027 elections.

Mass Defections in House of Reps as 28 Switch Parties

The House of Representatives witnessed significant political realignment as 28 lawmakers defected from their parties, citing internal crises and 2027 election uncertainties. The ADC accused the APC of pressuring INEC to destabilize the opposition.

NASS Approves N68.3 Trillion Budget, Shifts Burden to FG

Nigeria's National Assembly has passed a N68.3 trillion budget for 2026, a 17% increase from the initial proposal, transferring implementation responsibilities to the federal government amid concerns over fiscal deficits and debt sustainability.

Tinubu Meets Security Chiefs, Summons Mutfwang Over Attacks

President Bola Tinubu has convened a meeting with security chiefs and summoned Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang to Abuja following deadly attacks in Jos and Kaduna. The Senate has directed the IGP to investigate the incidents, as authorities vow just

Opposition and Government Cross Red Lines in Nigeria

Drawing from historical lessons like the 1967 Aburi meeting and 1959 elections, this article warns Nigeria's political class against crossing red lines that could destabilize the nation amid rising desperation ahead of the upcoming vote.

Kwankwaso's ADC Move Risks Opposition Party Fragmentation

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso's defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) may trigger internal conflicts, leadership battles, and ideological divisions that could weaken Nigeria's opposition coalition before the 2027 general elections.

Atiku Criticizes Swift $6bn Loan Approval as Reckless

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar condemns the Senate's rapid approval of a $6 billion external loan request by President Tinubu, calling it a reckless move that threatens Nigeria's economic stability and future generations.

Tinubu Summons Plateau Governor Over Jos Attack Crisis

President Bola Tinubu has convened top security chiefs and summoned Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang to Abuja following a deadly attack in Jos that killed at least 28 people, with federal authorities activating coordinated responses to restore peace.

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