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Former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi on Tuesday warned that Nigeria’s rising debt burden could worsen the country’s economic challenges if loans are not channelled into productive sectors. Obi’s comments followed recent World Bank data showing Nigeria as the institution’s third-largest debtor, with outstanding obligations…

After weeks of uncertainty following the death of Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Bayelsa State has a new deputy governor designate, following the nomination and confirmation of Pastor (Hon.) Peter Pereotubo Akpe by the State House of Assembly Governor Douye Diri on Tuesday forwarded Akpe’s name to the lawmakers, who approved…

The U.S. House Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs on Monday submitted a report to the White House detailing findings and recommendations on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. The submission follows President Donald Trump’s decision to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, prompting an investigation led…

Lagos State accounts for 26% of the N4.002 trillion owed by Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as of Sept. 30, 2025, underscoring the concentration of subnational debt in the country’s commercial hub, according to data released by the Debt Management Office (DMO). With a debt stock…

Nigeria’s Attorney General of the Federation has withdrawn a criminal case filed against senior lawyer Mike Ozekhome (SAN) by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), a court heard on Tuesday. The Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), told the High Court of…

By Deborah Nnamdi Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has filed a N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over the alleged unlawful invasion and search of his Abuja residence. In the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/345/2026, El-Rufai named the ICPC as…

By Deborah Nnamdi The All Progressives Congress has defended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over his support for candidates of the ruling party in the February 21 Area Council elections in the FCT, insisting that he is constitutionally entitled to campaign for any candidate of his…

By Deborah Nnamdi A cement-laden truck on Monday lost control and rammed into bystanders at Badagry Roundabout in Lagos, killing a traffic officer and two commercial motorcyclists. The accident, which occurred at about 9:45 a.m., claimed the life of an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) who…

Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, has explained that the newly enacted Electoral Act 2026 reviewed the election spending limits for various elective offices upward, increasing the ceiling for presidential campaigns from N5 billion to N10 billion. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Directorate of Media and Public…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Kebbi State Police Command on Sunday confirmed that security operatives along the Maje border road came under attack from armed bandits suspected to be members of the Lakurawa criminal network. In a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Bashir Usman, the attackers were said…