Lawmakers Scrutinise INEC’s N873.78bn Proposal for 2027 Elections

  The scrutiny of Nigeria’s public finances intensified yesterday as lawmakers critically assessed the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) proposal for N873.78 billion to fund the 2027 general elections. Tensions flared as the Commission defended its early budget request, highlighting ongoing issues with fund allocation and financial mismanagement that have plagued several government agencies. During…

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Atiku Slams ICPC Over Alleged Partisan Attempt to Arrest El-Rufai at Airport

  Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has publicly criticized the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for what he described as a “partisan” attempt to arrest former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai upon his arrival in Nigeria. The incident, which occurred at an airport, has further fueled political tensions in the country,…

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Nine Kidnapped Victims in Kwara Remain Captive After Community Pays N40 Million Ransom

  Nine individuals who were abducted by terrorists in Adanla community, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, remain in captivity despite a N40 million ransom being paid by the community for their release. The ransom, which was gathered through contributions from community members and concerned citizens, was delivered to the terrorists, but the victims…

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We Import Petrol While Exporting Crude: A Masterclass in Economic Self-Sabotage

We Import Petrol While Exporting Crude: A Masterclass in Economic Self-Sabotage

On Monday, January 12, 2026, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) released its latest performance data, revealing a bittersweet reality. Nigeria averaged 1.64 million barrels per day (mbpd) of crude oil and condensates throughout 2025. While this shows a slight stabilization compared to previous years of rampant oil theft, it remains well below the…

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