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Katsina gov signs N828.58bn 2027 appropriation law
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, on Wednesday signed the state’s 2027 Appropriation Law of N828.58 billion. This came following its passage by the Katsina State House of Assembly. The appropriation comprises N190.73 billion for recurrent expenditure and N637.85 billion for capital expenditure, representing about 23 per cent and 77 per cent of the total budget respectively. The figures are slightly…
66th Independence Anniversary: CISLAC calls for stronger democratic institutions, end to impunity
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, has called for an end to impunity and stronger democratic institutions as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary. CISLAC, the Transparency International chapter in Nigeria, also called for justice, peace, accountability and inclusive economic prosperity. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, the organisation said the anniversary should…
Tinubu rules out return to fuel subsidy
President Bola Tinubu has ruled out a return to Nigeria’s petrol subsidy regime, warning against calls to reverse his administration’s economic reforms and describing such calls as a “siren song”. Tinubu stated this in his Independence Day address to Nigerians on Thursday, as the country marked its 66th anniversary, while defending the reforms introduced since he assumed office in 2023.…
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Petrol shortage: more filling stations run out of stock
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No religious genocide in Nigeria, President insists
President Bola Tinubu has dismissed claims of religious genocide in Nigeria, insisting…
Alaafin celebrates President Tinubu at 74, lauds devotion to public service
The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty , Oba Engineer Abimbola Akeem…
France, Saudi Arabia agree on $7bn theme park project near Paris
France and Saudi Arabia have announced plans for a six-billion-euro ($7bn) amusement…
DSS seeks suspension of Sowore cyber-bullying case until after 2027 election
The Department of State Services, DSS, has directed ed its private counsel,…
Tinubu names ex-CDS Musa as defence minister
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, nominated the immediate-past Chief of Defence Staff,…
UCH Ibadan clarifies reports on minor fire incident
The Public Relations Officer of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Funmi Adetuyibi,…
Power remains biggest obstacle to industrial growth — Minister
The Minister of State for Industries, John Enoh, has identified electricity and…
EFCC detains El-Rufai for second night, considers remand order
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai on Tuesday spent a second night…
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Don’t fund pilgrimages with stolen money — Sultan tells politicians
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has cautioned politicians and public office holders against sponsoring pilgrims to Mecca and Jerusalem with stolen public funds. The Sultan spoke on…
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