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$1bn Arms Fund Row Erupts Again, Buratai Demands Defence Ministry Explain Spending
Former army chief says the Ministry of Defence managed the $1 billion arms fund and must explain how it was spent.
Oct 13, 2026
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Gas Pipeline Host Communities Give NNPCL, PINL Two-Week Ultimatum Over Unpaid Allowances
Host communities along the Eastern Gas Pipeline Network in the Niger Delta have given NNPCL and PINL two weeks to settle three months of unpaid allowances owed to surveillance contractors and guards, while demanding inclusion in the companies’ community development programmes.
Oct 13, 2026
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El-Rufai Returns to Court as Corruption Trial Resumes, Bail Appeal Fails
Fails Excerpt: Former Kaduna governor faces renewed trial proceedings after the Court of Appeal upheld his detention, with multiple financial allegations still before the courts.
Oct 13, 2026
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Dangote Blames Marketers, IOCs for Lamu Refinery Protests
Dangote says local marketers and international oil companies are behind protests over his planned $16bn refinery in Kenya.
Oct 1, 2026
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Nigeria @66: NLC Demands New Minimum Wage, Lower Petrol Prices
NLC demands cheaper petrol, nationwide wage award and new minimum wage as workers face rising living costs across Nigeria.
Oct 1, 2026
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Nigeria @66: Difficult Reforms Over, Prosperity Next — Tinubu
President Tinubu says Nigeria has moved beyond the toughest phase of economic reforms and entered a new era of prosperity.
Oct 1, 2026
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Kwara Embraces Digital Technology, AI to Transform Tourism — Official
Kwara State Government plans to use digital technology and artificial intelligence to promote tourism and create new economic opportunities.
Sep 30, 2026
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Alleged Coup Trial: Military Shifts Ruling to October 5
Military court postpones ruling for fourth time as defence challenges admissibility of statements allegedly obtained from accused officers.
Sep 30, 2026
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NHIA, Senate Push Health Taxes to Fund Healthcare, Fight Diseases
NHIA and Senate lawmakers seek stronger health taxes to expand healthcare financing and reduce diseases linked to harmful products.
Sep 30, 2026
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Why Five Men With ‘Tinubu Must Go’ T-Shirts Were Arrested — Police
Police say the five men were arrested over alleged public disturbance, thuggery and suspected drug possession, not merely for wearing shirts.
Sep 30, 2026
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Tinubu Signs 2025 Budget Amendment Bill
President Tinubu has signed the 2025 budget amendment, extending capital implementation to December 31, 2026.
Sep 30, 2026
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Wike’s Son Denies $2.1m Land Deal, Alleges Forgery
Jordan Wike denied receiving $2.1m, saying his signature on documents linked to the disputed land deal was forged.
Sep 30, 2026
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Forgery: Alleged ‘Fake’ PFIPC DG Adeyemi Docked, Remanded In Prison
Adeniyi Adeyemi pleaded not guilty to eight charges and was remanded in Kuje prison until October 12.
Sep 30, 2026
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We Won’t Return Fuel Subsidy, FG Declares At Independence Lecture
says Nigeria will not return to fuel subsidy, insisting economic reforms are beginning to deliver measurable results.
Sep 30, 2026
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Lawyers Seek Disciplinary Action Against Malami Over ICC Tribunal Findings
The Society of Public Interest Lawyers in Nigeria has petitioned the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee to sanction former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami over findings contained in an ICC arbitration award concerning the Mambilla power project dispute.
Sep 30, 2026
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