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The House of Representatives’ Public Accounts Committee has summoned senior federal finance officials to explain the reported ₦75 billion owed to the Universal Basic Education Commission and provide a clear repayment timetable. The House of Representatives has intensified scrutiny of public financial management after its Public Accounts Committee summoned the Minister of Finance and Coordinating…
Political mobilisation ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election is gathering momentum, with endorsements for President Bola Tinubu drawing competing reactions from political groups supporting alternative candidates. Nigeria’s political landscape is witnessing increased activity ahead of the next general election, as political figures and interest groups signal their preferences and attempt to shape public debate. President…
Nigerian paediatrician and cancer-control advocate Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu has become president of the Union for International Cancer Control for the 2026–2028 term, marking a major milestone for Nigerian representation in global cancer advocacy, Nigerian medical professional Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu has assumed the presidency of the Union for International Cancer Control, an international organisation working to…
The United Kingdom has announced plans to deploy Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets to help defend Saudi Arabia against escalating missile and drone attacks by Yemen’s Houthi movement. The British Ministry of Defence announced the additional military support on October 20, 2026, saying the aircraft would conduct defensive missions to protect Saudi cities and…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised concerns over a reported security threat against election workers ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. According to a report published on October 21, 2026, INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan disclosed that security operatives had uncovered a potential plot targeting ad hoc election workers, particularly members of the…
Burkina Faso’s parliament has voted to reinstate the death penalty for certain serious offences, including terrorism, espionage and treason, in a development that has drawn international attention to the country’s criminal justice system. The decision marks a major change in the country’s approach to capital punishment and comes as Burkina Faso continues to face a…
The Federal Government has reiterated its position against restoring petrol subsidies, saying Nigeria must increasingly rely on private investment to drive economic growth and reduce pressure on public finances. Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele reportedly made the remarks during an engagement at Chatham House in London, where he discussed the government’s economic reforms and plans for…
The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has rejected allegations that the Federal Government is plotting to assassinate former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and has called for the claims to be substantiated.The controversy emerged after Timi Frank, a former deputy national publicity secretary of the APC, reportedly raised concerns about alleged threats to Atiku’s safety and…
Five men have been arraigned before the Imo State High Court over separate alleged kidnapping incidents, including the abduction of 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps. The cases have renewed concerns about the safety of young Nigerians travelling to orientation camps and other destinations for national service. According to reports published on…
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has called an extraordinary virtual meeting of African health ministers for 28 October following the spread of Ebola and Nigeria’s confirmation of an infection in Abuja, the meeting is intended to strengthen regional coordination as public health authorities respond to an outbreak that has affected multiple countries.Nigeria’s…