Abia Sets ₦200m Billboard Permit Fee for Presidential Candidates Ahead of 2027

The Abia State Government has introduced a new campaign advertising fee regime ahead of the 2027 elections, requiring presidential candidates to pay ₦200 million for permits to display campaign billboards and other outdoor promotional materials across the state. Governorship candidates will pay ₦150 million, while senatorial, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly candidates…

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Peter Obi’s Arrival at GRV’s Mother’s Wake Sparks Debate on Social Media

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has become the subject of fresh online debate after attending the service of songs for the late mother of Lagos politician Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (GRV) in Lagos. Videos from the event showed Obi arriving in a simple grey outfit, greeting mourners and quietly taking his seat after exchanging pleasantries…

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Tracka Flags ₦962.83bn Budget for SUVs and Empowerment Projects, Raising Spending Concerns

Nigeria’s 2026 Appropriation Act has come under fresh scrutiny after civic technology organization Tracka revealed that the Federal Government allocated ₦962.83 billion for the procurement of 39 Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and 2,579 empowerment projects—an amount that exceeds the combined budgets of seven key federal ministries. According to Tracka’s budget review, ₦15.13 billion has been…

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Peter Obi Meets Swiss Ambassador, Discusses Education, Healthcare and Nigeria–Switzerland Cooperation

Labour Party chieftain and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, Peter Obi, has held talks with the Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria in a meeting centered on strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing Nigeria’s development priorities. The meeting, which took place on Tuesday, focused on areas including education, healthcare, poverty reduction and…

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Oluremi Tinubu Donates ₦2bn to Revive Akwete Weaving Industry in Abia

The ₦2 billion donation announced by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu for the revival of Akwete weaving has sparked more than conversations about funding. It has reignited a national discussion about whether Nigeria’s indigenous crafts can become viable industries capable of creating jobs, boosting exports, and preserving cultural heritage. During her visit to Akwete in Abia…

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Trump Revives China Election Claims in Primetime Address Ahead of US Midterms

U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited debate over election security after using a nationally televised primetime address to accuse China of interfering in past American elections and to question the integrity of the U.S. voting system ahead of this year’s midterm elections. Speaking from the White House, Trump said newly declassified intelligence pointed to vulnerabilities…

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EFCC Releases Peter Akah, Mama Pee After Naira Abuse Probe

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released prominent Obidient Movement supporters Peter Akah and Precious Oruche, popularly known as Mama Pee, after hours of questioning over allegations of naira abuse. The pair honored an invitation from the anti-graft agency on Wednesday and were interrogated for about 11 hours before being released around midnight….

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FG Renames Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway After President Tinubu

The Federal Government has officially renamed the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Coastal Highway, describing the move as recognition of President Bola Tinubu’s long-standing vision for one of Nigeria’s biggest infrastructure projects. The announcement was made by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, during a media briefing in Abuja. Umahi said…

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Tinubu Orders Concrete Reconstruction of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

President Bola Tinubu has approved the complete reconstruction of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway using reinforced concrete pavement, marking a major shift in the Federal Government’s road construction strategy. The approval was announced by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, who said the decision followed the rapid deterioration of sections of the highway despite being rehabilitated just…

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