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The Federal Government expended no fewer than N74.96bn on arms, ammunition, and military equipment between 2023 and 2025, according to data obtained from GovSpend, a civic technology platform that tracks public expenditure. A breakdown of the figures shows that spending peaked in 2024 at N40.84bn, rising from N33.30bn recorded in 2023, before dropping sharply to N819.46m in 2025. This represents an increase of N7.54bn, or approximately 22.6 per cent, between […]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, have dismissed claims of a plot to remove the monarch, describing the allegation as unfounded and baseless. Both leaders, through their media aides, reacted to a statement made by former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, who alleged that Makinde was planning to dethrone the Olubadan. Fayose had claimed in a social media post that the governor intended […]

The Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, in an ongoing corruption case brought against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The ruling was delivered on Tuesday by Justice Rilwanu Aikawa, following the court’s earlier decision to adjourn proceedings from April 1 to April 14, 2026, in order to carefully review submissions from both […]

Petrol imports into Nigeria rose sharply in March 2026, increasing by about 96.7 per cent compared to February, amid ongoing adjustments in the country’s fuel supply chain. Data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority shows that import volumes climbed from 3.0 million litres per day in February to 5.9 million litres per day in March. Despite the surge in imports, domestic supply also recorded notable growth, rising […]

Former Oyo State First Lady and ambassador-designate to Austria, Florence Ajimobi, has denied allegations linking her to financial inducements aimed at influencing members of the Oyo State House of Assembly to impeach Governor Seyi Makinde. In a statement issued by her media office, Ajimobi described the claims as false, baseless, and a deliberate attempt to tarnish her reputation and mislead the public. Her response follows earlier denials by some lawmakers, […]

The Federal High Court has granted bail to former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai. El-Rufai had been in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over allegations of corrupt practices linked to his tenure as governor. The development was disclosed on Tuesday by political commentator Imran Wakili via a post on X. The former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory is currently facing trial over […]

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has fixed April 22, 2026, for the hearing of two appeals filed by a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party led by Kabiru Turaki. The date was set by a five-member panel of the court headed by Justice Mohammed Garba during proceedings on Tuesday. The apex court granted an accelerated hearing of the appeals, including a request to abridge the time for filing processes. It […]

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has sought royal blessings from the Ooni of Ife ahead of the August 15, 2026, governorship election. During a visit to the monarch’s palace, Oyebamiji said his ambition is driven by service, accountability, and a commitment to the development of Osun State. He pledged not to betray the trust of the people and promised to work diligently […]

Four members of the Oyo State House of Assembly have denied any involvement in an alleged plot to impeach Governor Seyi Makinde, describing the claims as false and politically motivated. The lawmakers — Deputy Speaker, Hon. Abiodun Mohammed Fadeyi; Chief Whip, Hon. Gbenga Joseph Oyekola; Hon. Sunkanmi Babalola, representing Egbeda State Constituency; and Hon. Saminu Riliwanu Gbadamosi, representing Atisbo/Saki-East Constituency — reaffirmed their loyalty to the governor and urged residents […]