Politics

PFIPC survey: Budget office says no Kobos released, financial controls halt ₦1.3 billion in spending – THIS UPDATE

By Victor Osula Abuja The Accountant General of the Federation, Ogunjimi, will appear on Monday New revelations emerged on Friday in the House of Representatives investigation into the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), as the Director General of the Federation Budget Office, Tanimu Yakubu, revealed that although more than ₦1.3 billion had been allocated to the council in …

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Commonwealth Games 2026: Folashade breaks world record and wins second gold for Team Nigeria

Team Nigeria’s remarkable start to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games reached even greater heights on Friday as Folashade Oluwafemiayo produced another record-breaking masterpiece, leading a sensational Nigerian double in the women’s heavyweight para powerlifting event at the SEC Armadillo. Just hours after Nigeria celebrated gold and silver in the women’s lightweight category, the nation’s para powerlifting stars returned to center …

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Atiku hits back at Obasanjo over corruption claims, says ex-president works for presidential candidate – THIS UPDATE

By Ayo Kehinde Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has mounted a vigorous defense against former President Olusegun Obasanjo over allegations that he bribed the late Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Umar Na’Abba, to facilitate an impeachment plot against him, describing the accusation as an attempt to rewrite history for political gain ahead of the 2027 general elections. Senior …

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Bode George: Nigerians deserve a justice system they can trust, not a system that appears to reward judicial impunity

*AN OPEN LETTER TO THE NATIONAL JUDICIAL COUNCIL (NJC) The imperative to preserve the sanctity, independence and integrity of the Nigerian judiciary The Honorable President,National Judicial Council,Abuja, Nigeria. Dear my Lord, I write as a concerned citizen, democrat and member of the Board of Directors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), compelled by recent developments that raise serious questions about …

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2027: PDP confirms Ajagunnla as Senatorial Candidate for Osun Central

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has confirmed Senator Ajagunla Olubiyi Fadeyi as its candidate for Osun Central Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections, and described his return to the party as a major boost to their vote tally. The party said Ajagunla’s return consolidates its position in the senatorial district and strengthens preparations for the 2026 …

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President Tinubu supports Nigeria’s Paralympic athletes, praises NSC leadership as Commonwealth Games begin

Post views: 68 By Ohis Asein President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his goodwill and best wishes to Nigeria’s Paralympic athletes participating in the ongoing Commonwealth Games, expressing confidence that they will once again make the country proud through exceptional performances. The President’s message was conveyed to FAKS MEDIA in Abuja by his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Persons …

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Yilwatda challenges opposition to move beyond criticism as aides award National Assembly excellence awards – THISAGE

The National President of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has challenged opposition leaders to go beyond criticism and present practical and well-articulated alternatives to address Nigeria’s economic challenges, rather than simply condemn government policies. Speaking through the Hon. Daniel Rejenieju at the awards ceremony of the 10th National Assembly held on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at …

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Atiku responded to the bribery demands, saying Obasanjo was still bitter over his defeat in court

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Atiku Abubakar, has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s allegations that he bribed the late Rt. Dear. Ghali Umar Na’Abba to impeach him because he was politically motivated. Atiku claims that Obasanjo has continually antagonized him over his (Atiku) opposition to the former President’s third term agenda, and how …

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Representatives pass a bill amending the Constitution to create a state police force

The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a constitutional amendment establishing the structure of the state police force in the country. The bill, entitled ‘Bill for an Act to Amend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Provide for the Establishment of a State Police Service and Related Matters (HB.2797)’, was considered by the Committee of the …

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