Day: July 27, 2026

No fewer than 30 persons are feared to have been killed in a deadly overnight attack on Chawai community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, with many residents fleeing their homes amid fears of renewed violence. The latest attack, which reportedly lasted for several hours on Sunday night, has sparked widespread condemnation, with former Vice President and African... Read more

By Juliet Usman , Abuja The Federal Government has expressed confidence that Nigeria will successfully pass the 2026 validation exercise of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), saying sustained reforms in transparency, accountability and governance have strengthened the country's standing in the global extractive sector. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman of the National Stakeholders Working... Read more

By Rosemary Nwankpa, Abuja Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has declared that President Bola Tinubu's chances of securing a second term in the 2027 presidential election will rest on his administration's performance rather than campaign promises, citing what he described as the positive impact of ongoing economic reforms. Speaking during an interview in Abuja, Alausa said the President's... Read more

By Halima Abubakar, Abuja The House of Representatives on Monday commenced legislative action to strengthen Nigeria's commercial and trade framework, holding a public hearing on 13 commerce-related bills, including the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Domestication Bill, aimed at positioning the country to maximise opportunities under Africa's single market. The public hearing, organised by the House Committee on Commerce... Read more

By Halima Abubakar Abuja Fresh revelations emerged on Monday at the House of Representatives investigative hearing into the alleged operation of a fake presidential agency, as lawmakers uncovered how a letter purportedly originating from the State House was allegedly used to secure official government recognition for the controversial Presidential Economic Advisory Council. The Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, told... Read more