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FG Spent N38.2bn on Former Presidents and Vice Presidents in 22 Years

January 17, 2026

The Federal Government has spent about N38.188 billion on the upkeep of former presidents, heads of state and vice presidents and their families over the past 22 years, a Vanguard analysis of federal budgets has shown. The figure covers statutory benefits, allowances and related entitlements from 2005 to 2026. Budget details show that this spending […]

ADC Says Party Does Not Belong to Any Individual Ahead of 2027 Elections

January 16, 2026

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has stressed that the party does not belong to any single person or faction, amid ongoing debates about internal influence and its role as an opposition platform leading up to the 2027 general elections. The statement was made by the party’s interim spokesperson in response to speculation that prominent politicians […]

OYSIEC Sets January 16, 2027 for Oyo Local Government Elections

January 16, 2026

The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has fixed Saturday, January 16, 2027, for the conduct of local government council elections across the state, the commission announced at the end of its inaugural management meeting in Agodi, Ibadan. In a statement signed by Dr. Babatunde Adeniyi, OYSIEC Chairman, the poll will take place in all […]

Fire Guts Lagos Building, Kills 103-Year-Old Woman

January 16, 2026

A fire outbreak at a residential building on Bola Street, Oyingbo in Lagos State on Friday, January 16, 2026, has claimed the life of a 103-year-old woman, officials from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said. The blaze also gutted parts of the building and destroyed household items and shops. LASEMA Permanent Secretary Dr. […]

Court Bars Rivers Chief Judge from Acting in Fubara Impeachment Process

January 16, 2026

A Rivers State High Court has issued an interim order restraining the Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi, from receiving or acting on any communication from the Rivers State House of Assembly related to the planned impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Professor Ngozi Nma Odu. The order was granted […]

Four Rivers Lawmakers Withdraw Support for Fubara Impeachment

January 16, 2026

Four lawmakers in the Rivers State House of Assembly have withdrawn their support for the impeachment process targeting Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, saying they now favour a political solution to the ongoing crisis in the state. The development was confirmed on Wednesday by the lawmakers at a news briefing in […]

Nigeria’s Economy Still Fragile as World Bank, IMF and NESG Forecast Growth

January 16, 2026

Nigeria’s economy remains uneven and fragile, even as major economic institutions project a stronger growth outlook for 2026, according to a Daily Trust report. The World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) have offered forecasts of medium‑term growth but also emphasised persistent risks and the need for policy stability. […]

Rivers Assembly Set to Proceed with Impeachment Process Against Fubara, Lawmakers Say

January 16, 2026

The Rivers State House of Assembly has reaffirmed its intention to proceed with impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, lawmakers confirmed on Thursday, amid deep political tensions in the oil‑producing state. Lawmakers began the impeachment process earlier in January after reading a notice of alleged gross misconduct against the […]

Tinubu Hails Bisi Akande at 87 as Mentor, Ally and Pillar of Democracy

January 16, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has honoured Chief Bisi Akande, former Governor of Osun State and pioneer national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the elder statesman marks his 87th birthday. Tinubu described Akande as a mentor, ally and pillar of democracy, recognising his long service to the nation and the progressive movement. In […]

Nigeria’s Inmate Population Rises to 81,710 — NBS Report

January 15, 2026

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the total number of inmates in Nigeria’s correctional centres reached 81,710 in the second quarter of 2025. This figure shows an increase from 69,946 in 2017, reflecting a 16.82 per cent rise over eight years. The data was released on Wednesday in the Nigerian Correctional Service Statistics Report […]