Taiwo Oyedele, minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, says the subnationals received about 85 percent of Nigeria’s resources, leaving the federal government with 15 percent despite its extensive responsibilities. Oyedele spoke on Wednesday at Chatham House in London during a discussion on Nigeria’s economic outlook, progress on reforms and prospects for inclusive […]

The National Economic Council has endorsed a 90-day economic action plan aimed at reducing the cost of living, improving food affordability and attracting investment across Nigeria. The plan was proposed by the Federal Ministry of Finance and endorsed on Thursday during the council’s 161st meeting, chaired virtually by Vice President Kashim Shettima. According to a […]

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has demanded the immediate publication of the preliminary voters’ register, warning that the failure of the Independent National Electoral Commission to display the list online could undermine confidence in the 2027 general election. Atiku, in a statement on Thursday issued by the Director of Strategic Communication of the African Democratic Congress […]

Some prominent leaders of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State on Thursday were absent from the inauguration of the 344-member campaign council tasked with leading President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign in the state ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Former Osun State Governor, Chief Adebisi Akande, however, led some other APC chieftains to the […]

The Federal Government has said that the Ebola patient in Abuja is responding well to treatment and showing signs of recovery. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing journalists on the national response in Abuja. Newsmen reports that the patient is a woman who recently […]

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed its affiliates, state councils and civil society allies to begin mobilising for possible nationwide action after its meeting with the Federal Government failed to resolve outstanding workers’ demands. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Labour in Abuja, yesterday, ended without concrete commitments from the government, prompting organised labour to […]

Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has died at the age of 57 following a brief illness, his family has announced. The family announced his death in a statement posted on the actor’s official Instagram page in the early hours of Friday, expressing appreciation to fans and well-wishers for their prayers and support. “We, the family […]

The Osun chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says it was not briefed about the inauguration of the state’s presidential campaign committee for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu, scheduled to hold on Thursday. In a statement, Sooko Tajuudeen Lawal, Osun APC chairman, said party leaders only learnt of the planned inauguration after Olawale […]

The Ogun State government has ordered the closure of some schools in Ijebu-Ode, Ago-Iwoye and Ijebu-Igbo following the hospitalisation of more than 100 pupils on Wednesday after suspected exposure to an offensive gaseous substance. The affected pupils were rushed to the State Hospital, Ijebu-Ode; the General Hospital, Ijebu-Igbo; and other healthcare facilities for medical attention. […]

The Oyo State House of Assembly on Wednesday approved Governor Seyi Makinde’s request for a N100bn loan to fund ongoing infrastructure projects and other developmental initiatives, drawing criticism from the All Progressives Congress and the campaign organisation of its governorship candidate, Sarafadeen Alli, over concerns about the state’s debt burden and the timing of the […]