…Tells NASS To Conduct Comprehensive Forensic Review Of 2026 Appropriation Act Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has described President Bola Tinubu’s government as one of the most fiscally reckless in Nigeria’s democratic history, following allegations of ₦210 billion in duplicated allocations in the 2026 budget. Atiku urged the National Assembly to immediately conduct a comprehensive forensic review of the 2026 Appropriation Act, stressing that Tinubu’s administration...

Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has condoled with former Rivers State governor, and African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice presidential candidate, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi over the passing of his mother, Dame Ezinne Mary Amaechi. In a condolence message on Saturday signed by the former President’s media aide, Ikechukwu Eze, Jonathan extended his heartfelt sympathies to Amaechi, the entire Amaechi family, and all those mourning the late matriarch. The former President described the death of...

In an effort to improve the remuneration of pensioners, Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has approved the upward review of pensions for retired civil servants in the State from less than N10,000 to N50,000 monthly with effect from August, 2026. The governor made the disclosure while featuring on a live special programme on Adamawa Broadcasting Corporation ABC Yola on Friday, described as unacceptable the situation where some retired civil servants received less than N10,000...

The African Democratic Congress (ADC), has sought an independent probe into the death of Miss Mary Habila, reportedly within the residence of the Honourable Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi. Habila was a 26-year-old physiotherapist from Kaduna State. Until her death, she worked at the Umahi residence in Ebonyi State. She was found dead in her room under what ADC believes were controversial circumstances. In a statement by the party’s national publicity secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi,...

The United States House of Representatives has approved an amendment seeking to withhold 100 per cent of US assistance to Nigeria until the Federal Government takes effective steps to prevent violence and respond to insecurity across the country. The amendment, sponsored by Congressman Gregory Steube, who represents Florida’s 17th Congressional District, was adopted on Wednesday through a voice vote. The House had earlier proposed withholding 50 per cent of funds appropriated for Nigeria pending certification...

The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), has slammed the former Southeast spokesperson to the President, Denge Josef Onoh, over what it described as attempts to sweep the tragic and suspicious death of Mary Habila under the carpet. In a statement on Thursday signed by its national president, Comrade Isah Abubakar, NYCN maintained that it’s not going back on its demands, stressing that contrary to claims by Onoh, the Council’s position is not based on...

President Bola Tinubu has formally transmitted the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026 to the House of Representatives, seeking constitutional approval for the establishment of state police services The need for the establishment of State Police is part of efforts to tackle the nation’s growing security challenges ranging from banditry, kidnaping for ransom, insurgency, terrorism and communal violence. The Executive Bill, read on the floor of the House on...