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Admin - November 26, 2025

GUINEA-BISSAU: Military Seizes Power, Suspends Elections And Closes Borders In Fresh Coup

    By Onoja Baba    Military officers in Guinea-Bissau on Wednesday announced they have taken “total control” of the country, suspended the entire electoral process, closed all borders, imposed a curfew and halted media broadcasts, three days after tightly contested presidential and legislative elections.   Heavy gunfire erupted near the presidential palace in the […]
Admin - November 25, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Appoints Governor Uzodimma as Renewed Hope Ambassador

    By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, as the Renewed Hope Ambassador ahead of the national launch of the Federal Government’s Ward Development Programme.   The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the […]
Admin - November 25, 2025

NIGERIA: Sanwo-Olu Presents N4.2 Trillion ‘Budget of Shared Prosperity’ to Lagos Assembly By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria lb Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday presented a N4.237 trillion Appropriation Bill for the 2026 fiscal year to the Lagos State House of Assembly, describing it as an ambitious financial plan designed to consolidate ongoing reforms in his administration’s final full year in office. The proposed budget, christened the Budget of Shared Prosperity, is built around expanding socio-economic opportunities, strengthening Lagos’ position as a leading African megacity, and sustaining infrastructural development across the state. According to the breakdown presented to lawmakers, the state anticipates total revenue of N3.99 trillion for the 2026 fiscal cycle. This includes N3.12 trillion projected as Internally Generated Revenue and N874 billion expected from federal allocations, leaving a deficit financing requirement of N243.3 billion. The governor proposed N2.18 trillion for capital expenditure, representing key investments in infrastructure, transportation, housing, health, and economic growth. Recurrent expenditure is pegged at N2.05 trillion, covering overheads, personnel obligations, and debt servicing. A further breakdown shows that total overheads amount to N1.08 trillion, personnel costs stand at N440.5 billion, recurrent debt charges are projected at N143.8 billion, while debt repayments are estimated at N383.4 billion. Sectoral allocations include N1.37 trillion for Economic Affairs, N847.4 billion for General Public Services, N338.4 billion for Health, N249.1 billion for Education, and N235.9 billion for Environment. Housing receives N123.7 billion, Public Order and Safety N147 billion, Social Protection N70 billion, and Recreation and Culture N54.6 billion. Sanwo-Olu stated that the 2026 appropriation holds significant weight as it represents the last full calendar year of his second term, making it crucial for sustaining key projects and ensuring a strong finish for the administration. He noted that the budget aligns with the strategic goals of the state’s THEMES+ agenda and ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure, enhance public services, and drive inclusive economic development. The Lagos State House of Assembly is expected to review the proposal further before giving legislative approval.

    By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday presented a N4.237 trillion Appropriation Bill for the 2026 fiscal year to the Lagos State House of Assembly, describing it as an ambitious financial plan designed to consolidate ongoing reforms in his administration’s final full year in office.   The proposed budget, […]
Admin - November 25, 2025

NIGERIA: South West Governors Move to Boost Regional Security, Approve Security Fund and Digital Intelligence Platform

    By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The South West Governors’ Forum has announced major resolutions aimed at strengthening security and boosting economic development across the region.   The governors reached the decisions on Monday during a meeting held in Ibadan, Oyo State.   According to a statement issued by the Chairman of the […]
Admin - November 22, 2025

Eruku Attack Update: Police, DSS Parads Food Suppliers, Gun Fixer For Bandits In Kwara

    By Azeez Balogun, Kwara Nigeria.   View days after the last Tuesday bandit attack on church worshippers in Eruku area of Ekiti local government, Kwara State, security agencies in the state have arrested a man from Makurdi, Benue State alleged of fixing guns for bandits in the state.     They have also […]
Admin - November 21, 2025

KENYA: Ruto Signs Four Bills Strengthening Governance, County Funding

  By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi Kenya    President William Ruto on Friday assented to four key Bills at State House, Nairobi, including the County Governments Additional Allocations Act, 2025, which gives counties an extra KSh70.6 billion in the 2025/26 financial year. The allocation includes KSh9.98 billion for settling salary arrears for doctors and Community Health […]
Admin - November 20, 2025

FG Seeks Death Penalty For Nnamdi Kanu After Court Convicts Him On All Seven Terrorism Charges

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday convicted Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on all seven counts of terrorism brought against him, prompting the federal government to immediately demand the death penalty.   Delivering the long-awaited judgment, Justice James Omotosho ruled […]
Admin - November 20, 2025

NIGERIA: CAN Demands Swift Rescue Of Abducted Worshippers In Kwara

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has strongly condemned Tuesday’s bandit attack on Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, Kwara State, describing it as a heartbreaking reminder of the escalating insecurity facing Christian communities across the country.   In a statement issued Thursday by CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, […]
Admin - November 18, 2025

NIGERIA: Wike-Backed PDP Faction Endorses Expulsion of Makinde, Bala Mohammed, Others

    By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister Nyesom Wike has approved the expulsion of three serving governors and several senior party figures over alleged anti-party activities.   The decision was reached on Tuesday at the 103rd meeting of the […]
Admin - November 18, 2025

NIGERIA: APC Condemns PDP Factional Chair’s Call for Foreign Intervention

    By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as reckless and unpatriotic the call by the new factional Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tanimu Turaki, for foreign intervention in Nigeria.   The ruling party’s reaction was contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by […]
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